North Council

Planning Applications for consideration of Planning and Transportation Committee

Committee Date : 17th December 2009

Ordnance Survey maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey with permission of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 17'h December 2009

Page Application No. Applicant DevelopmentlLocus Recommendation No 3 N/09/01 2 77/F U L Mr Kenneth Change of Use of Open Grant Thompson Space to Garden Ground with associated Boundary Fence 27 Gadloch Avenue

a N/09/01279/FUL Mr Kenneth Change of Use of Open Grant Thompson Space to Garden Ground with associated Boundary Fence 25 Gadloch View Auchinloch Glasgow

15 ClO91002671FUL Persimmon Homes Construction of 20 Semi Refuse West Ltd Detached and Detached Request for Site Dwellinghouses at Land At Visit and Hearing Earlston Crescent, ,

28 SI0910 11 93lF UL Branna Industrial & Erection of a 60m High Wind Grant Electrical Services Monitoring Mast 11 Woodside, Application No: Proposed Development:

N1091012771FUL Change of Use of Open Space to Garden Ground with associated Boundary Fence Site Address:

27 Gadloch Avenue Auchinloch

Date Registered:

6th November 2009

Applicant: Agent: Mr Kenneth Thompson David Nelson 25 Gadloch View 22 Cowan Road Auchinloch Balloch G66 5NP G68 9BX

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 005 No letters of representation received. William Hogg, Joseph Shaw, Brian Wallace, Frances McGlinchey,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposal complies with the adopted Northern Corridor Local Plan, 2005. It is considered that the proposal will not detract from the amenity of the application site or the surrounding area. The impact on neighbouring properties is considered to be acceptable. N Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing number:- 41049

Reason: To clarify the drawing on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

4. That upon completion of the development any fences or walls approved under the terms of Condition 3 above will be erected in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

5. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

6. That within 4 weeks of the development hereby permitted being brought into use a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Head of Protective Services received on 27'h November 2009.

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Barry Clarke at 01236 616394.

Report Date:

1 st December 2009 APPLICATION NO. N1091012771FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The application is for the change of use of an area of green open space to private garden ground within an established residential area at Gadloch Avenue, Auchinloch. The land is currently owned by Council who have agreed to sell it to the applicant if planning permission is granted for the proposed change of use.

1.2 The strip of land is located to the south of 27 Gadloch Avenue and is part of a larger area of public open space. The open space is surrounded by residential properties on Gadloch Avenue to the north, the grounds of Golf Club to the west and green open space to the east and south. The land is also visible from a path that connects Gadloch Avenue to Gadloch View. The land is situated on a gentle downward gradient which slopes down to the north.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 The proposed development is for the change of use of an area of public open space, measuring approximately 180 square metres in area, to an area of enclosed private garden ground which will be part of the garden of 27 Gadloch Avenue. The newly created garden ground will be fully enclosed by a 1.8 metre high close boarded timber fence.

3. Site History

3.1 An application for an extension to 27 Gadloch Avenue (03/01373/FUL) was permitted on the 5'h November 2003.

3.2 An application for the demolition of 27 Gadloch Avenue and the reconstruction of the dwellinghouse (06/02006/FUL) was permitted on the 2"d February 2007. This redevelopment is currently ongoing.

4. Development Plan

4.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed in terms of Local Plan policies.

4.2 In the Northern Corridor Local Plan, 2005, the site lies within an area of established housing covered by Policy HG3 where developments should seek to protect the established character of housing areas and should be compatible with residential amenity. The land is adjacent to a strip of trees to the west that are covered by Policies ENV 16-17 (Tree Preservation Orders) upon which the proposed change of use will have no impact.

5. Consultations

5.1 Protective Services (Pollution Control): It is recommended that the applicant tests the land in question for pesticides although the risk is perceived to be low.

6.

6.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process no letters of representation were received. 7. Planning Assessment

7.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

7.2 Develoment Plan N ortbern Corridor Local Plan 2005: Policy HG3 (Retention of Residential Amenity) applies in this case and states that proposals should not detract from local residential character and amenity. It is considered that the proposal is not detrimental to the amenity of the local area and its potential impact on nearby residential properties is deemed to be acceptable. The area of land would form a natural extension to the existing garden ground of the application property and adequate green open space would remain for public use. Therefore the site location and size make this development acceptable and in accordance with Policy HG3.

7.3 Other Material Considerations - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The zoning of the site does not change in this plan. The development is considered to comply with Policy HCF 1 A (Residential Amenity) in the Draft Plan in that it will not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of the application site or the local area.

7.4 Loss of Public Open Space to Private Garden Ground: It is accepted that the proposed change of use will remove approximately 180 square metres of open space from the public realm, This is not considered to be problematic however as only a small proportion of the public space is being used for the change of use and a significant amount will remain available for public use. The enlargement of the garden ground to the side of this property is considered to be acceptable and will not look out of place once the land is enclosed by a fence. It is considered that the strip of land that is to be changed to private garden ground forms a natural continuation of the existing boundary line of the application property. The change in use will not result in an unreasonably large house plot in relation to neighbouring properties. It is also considered that the visual impact of the change of use will be acceptable and that it will not set an unacceptable precedent. I am satisfied therefore that the application site is not at odds with its surroundings, is of an acceptable scale and adequate public open space would remain.

7.5 Consultations: Protective Services (Pollution Control) have advised that the applicant tests the site for pesticides given that the land is currently Council owned public open space. This has been dealt with as an informative advising the applicant to contact the Pollution Control section for advice on how this should be conducted. a. Conclusions

8.1 It is considered that the proposal will not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of the application site or the surrounding area nor will it have an unacceptable impact on local residents. It is accepted that the proposed change of use will remove approximately 180 square metres of open space from the public realm, however this represents only a small proportion of the open space available for public use. It is considered that the proposal will not set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the future.

8.2 Having taken account of all relevant matters it is considered that the proposal is acceptable both for the application site and for the general area. It is recommended that planning permission be granted for the change of use of open space to garden ground with associated boundary fencing at 27 Gadloch Avenue, Auchinloch. Application No: Proposed Development:

N/09/01279/FUL Change of Use of Open Space to Garden Ground with associated Boundary Fence Site Address:

25 Gadloch View Auch in loch G66 5NS

Date Registered:

6th November 2009

Applicant: Agent: Mr Kenneth Thompson David Nelson 25 Gadloch View Cowan Road Auchinloch Balloch G66 5NS Cumbernauld G68 9BX

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 005 Strathkelvin No letter of representation received. William Hogg, Joseph Shaw, Brian Wallace, Frances McGlinchey,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposal complies with the adopted Northern Corridor Local Plan, 2005. It is considered that the proposal will not detract from the residential amenity of the application site or the surrounding area. The impact on neighbouring properties is considered to be acceptable.

Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing number:- 41 050

Reason: To clarify the drawing on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

4. That upon completion of the development any fences or walls approved under the terms of Condition 3 above will be erected in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

5. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

6. That within 4 weeks of the development hereby permitted being brought into use a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control. Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Head of Protective Services received on 27'h November 2009.

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Barry Clarke at 01236 616394.

Report Date:

3rd December 2009 APPLICATION NO. N/09/01279/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The application is for the change of use of an area of green open space to private garden ground within an established residential area at Gadloch View, Auchinloch. The land is currently owned by North Lanarkshire Council who have agreed to sell it to the applicant if planning permission is granted for the proposed change of use.

1.2 The strip of land is located to the east of 25 Gadloch View and is part of a larger area of public open space. The open space is surrounded by residential properties with Gadloch View to the north and the remainder of the section of green open space to the east. The land is situated on a gentle downward gradient that moves down towards the north. The land is currently well maintained although would appear to have limited use and amenity value.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 The proposed development is for the change of use of an area of public open space, measuring approximately 146 square metres in area, to an area of enclosed private garden ground which will be part of the garden of 25 Gadloch View. The newly created garden ground will be fully enclosed by a 1.8 metre high close boarded timber fence.

3. Site Historv

3.1 There is no relevant planning history.

4. Development Plan

4.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed in terms of Local Plan policies.

4.2 In the Northern Corridor Local Plan, 2005, the site lies within an area of established housing covered by Policy HG3 where developments should seek to protect the established character of housing areas and should be compatible with residential amenity. The land is adjacent to an area covered by Policy ENV2l (Areas of Special Character) upon which the proposed change of use will have no impact.

5. Consultations

5.1 Protective Services (Pollution Control): It is recommended that the applicant tests the land in question for pesticides although the risk is perceived to be IOW.

6.

6.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process no letters of representation were received.

7. Planning Assessment

7.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

7.2 Develoment Plan N orthern Corridor Local Plan 2005: Policy HG3 (Retention of Residential Amenity) applies in this case and states that proposals should not detract from local residential character and amenity. It is considered that the proposal is not detrimental to the amenity of the local area and its potential impact on nearby residential properties is deemed to be acceptable. The area of land would form a natural extension to the existing garden ground of the application property and a section of green open space would remain for public use adjacent to the application site. Therefore the site location and size make this development acceptable and in accordance with Policy HG3.

7.3 Other Material Considerations - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The zoning of the site does not change in this plan. It is considered to comply with Policy HCF 1 A (Residential Amenity) in the Draft Plan in that it will not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of the application site or the local area.

7.4 Loss of Public Open Space to Private Garden Ground: It is noted that the proposed change of use will remove approximately 146 square metres of open space from the public realm and that the proposal will result in a plot size that is larger than most of the plots in the area. The loss of approximately one third of the area of open space is significant and there is the potential to set a precedent which could lead to further erosion of the open space. The proposed change of use to garden ground is not considered, however, to be so detrimental to the amenity of the local area as to warrant a recommendation for refusal. In this respect it is noted that the open space is relatively small and, therefore, has only limited amenity and recreational value and that there have been no objections to the proposed conversion of part of this area of open space to garden.

7.5 The enlargement of the garden ground to the side of this property is considered to be acceptable and will not look out of place once the land is enclosed by a fence. It is considered that the strip of land that is to be changed to private garden ground forms a natural continuation of the existing boundary line of the application property. Although a larger plot size will be created it is considered that the existing garden ground of the property is small in relation to the dwellinghouse and therefore a garden ground extension is deemed to be acceptable. It is also considered that the visual impact of the change of use will be acceptable and that it will not set an unacceptable precedent. I am satisfied therefore that the application site is not at odds with its surroundings, is of an acceptable scale and adequate public open space would remain. It must also be taken into account that other similar applications in the surrounding area have been approved.

7.6 Consultations: Protective Services (Pollution Control) have advised that the applicant tests the site for pesticides given that the land is currently Council owned public open space. This has been dealt with as an informative advising the applicant to contact the Pollution Control section for advice on how this should be conducted.

8. Conclusions

8.1 It is considered that the proposal will not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of the application site or the surrounding area nor will it have an unacceptable impact on local residents. It is accepted that the proposed change of use will remove approximately one third of this section of open space from the public realm, however this is not considered to be unacceptable as open space will remain for public use and the size of the proposed garden extension is relatively small. It is considered that the proposal will not set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the future. 8.2 Having taken account of all relevant matters it is considered that the proposal is acceptable both for the application site and for the general area. It is recommended that planning permission be granted for the change of use of open space to garden ground with associated boundary fencing at 25 Gadloch View, Auchinloch. Application No: Proposed Development:

C1091002671FUL Construction of 20 Semi Detached and Detached Dwellinghouses Site Address:

Land At Earlston Crescent Carn broe Coatbridge North Lanarkshire

Date Registered:

27th April 2009

Applicant: Agent: Persimmon Homes West Scotland Ltd NIA 180 Findochty Street Garthamlock Glasgow G33 5EP Application Level: Local Contrary to Development Plan: No

Ward: Representations: 10 Coatbridge South 173 letter(s) of representation received. James Brooks, lan Ferrie, John Higgins,

Recommendation: Refuse

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed residential development is contrary to policy HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan and Policy HCFI A in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan as is would result in a significant loss of open space serving the wider residential estate to the detriment of its residential amenity. marI~,,#rhlkc*rll r Planning Application No C109/00267/FUL W7,h ,,a 11U"**1 W"W8 n*,,l*U,>mlRUl ~**.nlr.aP 111 dW.lbtU11 IibillCI~Wl Construction of 20 Semi Detached and Detached Dwellinghouses nrwr-ir h*mrrrr&n* U*,., ..*n*#**m.,,'.Ln* s Y."*L.'*nC***Y,I***

U,,.*II1,d**'hIL*II,I.~;~y;;:z%;;;;;;y Land At Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe Coatbridge Nn to Scale I*IIIIII*LI.C*III lYuUX N' 173 Representations Received Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. That the proposed development is contrary to policy HG9 of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that the development would result in an unacceptable loss of open space which forms part of an established residential estate to the detriment of its residential amenity.

2. That the proposed development is contrary to policy HCFl (A) of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in that the development would result in an unacceptable loss of open space which forms part of an established residential estate to the detriment of its residential amenity. Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

Letter from Lorraine McAllister, 19 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Colin Mathieson, 50 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UQ received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Malcolm Barr, 69 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Brendan Moran, 16 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Darryl Muran, 16 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Sasha Bennett, 71 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from James Bennett, 71 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 2 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Eugene Carr, 56 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4NA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Elaine Frame, 18 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 20 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 23 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 13 Sweethill Terrace, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from James McAllister, 13 Maybole Place, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Grace Cavanagn, 73 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UN received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Claire Leine, 83 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mrs W Jeffery, 72 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 18th March 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs T.B Mackay, 74 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 18th March 2009. Letter from Robert Devine, 15 Duns PAth, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UE received 27th March 2009. Letter from Kathleen Nisbet, 17 Duns Path, Coatbridge, ML5 4UE received 26th March 2009. Letter from Paul C Boyle, 61 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge , ML5 4UH received 25th March 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs A Ospedale, 97 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 31st March 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs F Brady, 44 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TY received 24th March 2009. Letter from Daniel Callaghan, 70 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 15th April 2009. Letter from Elizabeth Munro, 68 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4YQ received 15th April 2009. Letter from Mr Daniel Callaghan, 70 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UQ received 15th April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 52 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UQ received 15th Ami1 2009. Letter irom Lisa Munro, 68 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UQ received 15th April 2009. Letter from T Leary, 78 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 15th ADril 2009. Letter from Scott Munro, 68 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UQ received 15th April 2009. Letter from Mr And Mrs R Canham, 63 Earlston Crescent, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 8th April 2009. Letter from Mr And Mrs Aitchison, 10 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UE received 8th April 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs Johnstone, 88 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TR received 8th April 2009. Letter from Gavin Ritchie, 99 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 8th April 2009. Letter from Pat McKenna And Margaret Anne McKenna, 95 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, ML5 4UH received 8th April 2009. Letter from Kenneth Drummond, 7 Heathery Lea Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4JT received 8th April 2009. Letter from S Park, 7 Heathery Lea Aveneu, Coatbridge received 8th April 2009. Letter from K Park, 7 Heathery Lea Avenue, Coatbridge received 8th April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 7 Heathery Lea Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4JT received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mrs Janice Dochery, 100 Drummore Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 482 received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mr John Docherty, 100 Drummore Avenue, Coatbridge, ML5 4BZ received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 127 Drummore Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4AW received 8th April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 127 Drummore Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4AW received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Robert Trenado, Flat 0/1, 45 Arcadia Street, Glasgow, G40 1DX received 21st May 2009. Letter from Michael & Flora Lindsay, 29 Bellvue Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4FE received 28th April 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs F Roomey, 109 Earlston Crscent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 23rd March 2009. Letter from Miss lsobel Rooney, 109 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, ML5 4NJ received 23rd March 2009. Letter from Daniel Esteban Ara, 17 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from OwnerIOccupier, ITweedsmuir Place, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from John Vass, 13 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 22nd April 2009. Letter from Mr Stewart Tinsley, 28 MAwich Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TZ received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Linda Smith, 45 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 3rd April 2009. Letter from William Walker, 2 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Elizabeth Cameron, 10 Tweedsmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from William McHugh, 13 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mrs June Toner, 11 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Grace Rennie, 15 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Patricia English, 1 Tweedsmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 1 1 Sweethill Terrace, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4ST received 3rd Ami1 2009. Lette; from J Forsyth, 2 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Eve Ridley, 17 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from James Bennett, 71 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 8th April 2009. Letter from Mr J McKillion, 19 St Boswells Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TT received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mr James Cadenhead, 89 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mr John Barcley, 62 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mary Carr, 56 Lander Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 8th April 2009. Letter from Valerie Clarkson, 24 Lander Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, received 3rd April 2009. Letter from A Forsvth. 2 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 8th April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 49 Orchid Grove, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 59 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 17th March 2009. Letter from William Kerr, 12 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UE received 14th April 2009. Letter from Christopher Blair, 4 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbroe received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Peter O'Donnell, 54 Earlston Crescent, Coatbridge, ML5 4US received 3rd April 2009. Letter from M & F Brady, 44 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TY received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Josephine Quinn, 22 Lauder Gardens, Coatbridge, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs J Stewart, 84 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TR received 16th April 2009. Letter from L Tennent, 22 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Miss Nicola Toner, 11 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UE received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Mrs Valarie Clarkson, 24 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UA received 3rd April 2009. Letter from James Cadenhead, 89 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4UH received 3rd April 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 23 Calderview Avenue, Coatbridge, ML5 4TQ received 2nd April 2009. Letter from Sacha Callaghan, 70 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received . Letter from Daniel Fagan Alexis McGolderick, 76 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 19th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 68 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 17th November 2009. Letter from Lynohia Watt, 66 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received . Letter from Mrs Gillian Cowell, 60 Earlston Crescent, Ca Rnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received . Letter from C Boyd, 52 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received. Letter from Ms Lynn Russell, 91 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received. Letter from Ms Susan Bryceland, 20 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North

Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received , Letter from L McAllister, 19 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received . Letter from Mr & Mrs P Logan, 80 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received . Letter from Mr & Mrs A Ospedale, 97 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received , Letter from Mr.& Mrs Thomas Mackay, 74 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge ML54UH, ML54UH received 2nd November 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs Brady, 14 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 5th November 2009. Letter from Ms Nicola Stevenson, 57 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TP received 16th November 2009. Letter from Mr Pete Sheridan, 16 Balfron Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4FF received 16th November 2009. Letter from James McAllister, 13 Maybole Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UB received 16th November 2009. Letter from Mr Stuart HArris, 27 St Leonards Walk, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TX received 15th November 2009. Letter from Pauline Harris, 27 St Leonards Walk, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TX received 16th November 2009. Letter from Luke Harris, 27 St Leonards Walk, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TX received 16th November 2009. Letter from Mrs M Scott, 82 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TR received 18th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 61 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TP received 18th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, NO ADDRESS ON LETTER received 24th November 2009. Letter from Mr & Ms Chalmers, 31 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 23rd November 2009. Letter from D Wilson, 9 Thornhill Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UD received 20th November 2009. Letter from Mrs R McKillion, 19 St Boswells Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TT received 20th November 2009. Letter from Mrs J McKillion, 19 St Boswells Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TT received 20th November 2009. Letter from J Gray, 15 St Boswells Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TT received 20th November 2009. Letter from Mr Alan Arbuckle, 59 Kirkton Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TP received 20th November 2009. Letter from Ms Linda Webb, 8 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from Ann Walker, 9 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from J B Tennent, 22 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 19th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 6 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from Andrew James Rafferty, 4 St Leonards Walk, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TX received 19th November 2009. Letter from Anne Quinn, 57 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 19th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 7 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from Anne Meade, 5 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from Kim McKag, 58 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 19th November 2009. Letter from Jane MacKa y, 59 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 19th November 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs Hughes, 4 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from G Fraser, 6 Lauder Gardens, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UA received 19th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 3 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 19th November 2009. Letter from Mrs Caroline Goldie, 113 Drummore Avenue, Carnbroe ML5 4AW, ML5 4AW received 12th November 2009. Letter from Mr Robert Devine, Unknown received 28th October 2009. Letter from John & Susanna Johnstone, NO ADDRESS ON LETTER received 13th November 2009. Letter from Ronald 8, lsobel Trotter, 38 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 13th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 98 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 13th November 2009. Letter from C Harkley, 56 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 13th November 2009. Letter from Ms Patricia English, 1 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Ms Gillian Cadenhead, 89 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 13th November 2009. Letter from Mr Robert Black, 9 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Mr Robert Aitchison, 10 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 12th November 2009. Letter from Ms June Toner, 11 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 11th November 2009. Letter from Mr William Kerr, 12 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 13th November 2009. Letter from Mr William McHugh, 13 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UE received 11th November 2009. Letter from Mr & Mrs Brady, 7 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 16th November 2009. Letter from James Watt, 66 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 13th November 2009. Letter from D Taggart, 87 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 13th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 18 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TY received 13th November 2009. Letter from Ms Nicole Black, 9 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Lynne McHutchison, 87 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 13th November 2009. Letter from Lesley Black, 9 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Graeme Black, 9 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occcupier, 10 Tweedmuir Place, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4TU received 13th November 2009. Letter from Mrs Caroline Goldie, 113 Drummore Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4AW received 17th November 2009. Letter from J Holley, NO ADDRESS ON LETTER received 18th November 2009. Letter from Joshua Harris, NOA DDRESS ON LETTER received 18th November 2009. Letter from J Whiteside, NO ADDRESS ON LETTER received 18th November 2009. Letter from Ms lrene Penman, 82 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UH received 16th November 2009. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 58 Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, ML5 4UQ received 17th November 2009. Consultation Responses:

Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) Traffic and Transportation Landscape Services Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Water British Gas SP Energy Networks

Contact information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Ms Susan Miller at 01236 812374

Report Date:

2nd December 2009 APPLICATION NO. C1091002671FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for the construction of 20 dwellinghouses at land adjacent to Earlston Crescent, Carnbroe. The site forms part of a larger tract of open space which serves the existing residential development of approximately 500 houses granted in the 1970’s and constructed by Salveson Homes. The site undulates and is predominantly grassed some young trees and shrubs.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 Planning permission is sought for the construction of 20 semi-detached and detached dwellinghouses. The application site is split into 3 pockets of development and have a site area of approximately 3, 500 sq.m.

3. Site History

0 76008 Construction of 456 Dwellinghouses Granted August 1976 0 77407 Construction of 36 Flats Granted February 1978

0 071020051FUL Construction of 47 dwellinghouses Refused 29 February 2008

4. Development Plan

4.1 The application site is zoned as HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. This policy together with the associated design guidance on New housing Areas and Open Space Provision is also applicable. The application raises no strategic implications.

5. Consultations

5.1 Traffic and Transportation initially objected to the original layout plans submitted: however this has been withdrawn following the submission of a revised layout subject to conditions. The conditions relate to the visibility splays of plot 4, paved driveways for the first 2m and the provision of 6 visitor parking spaces.

5.2 Scottish Water, Scottish Gas Network, Scottish Power Energy Networks have not objected to the application.

5.3 SEPA does not object to this application but does advise that should Scottish Water require the surface water to be excluded from the sewerage network then the surface water must be treated in accordance with the SUDS Manual and accord with the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations.

5.4 Land Services does not object to this application but has made recommendations regarding biodiversity. 6. Representations

6.1 Following standard neighbour notification procedures 173 letters of representation were received. 13 of these letters were individually written whilst the remaining 160 were standard pro forma letters. Most objectors submitted the standard letter twice. The main objections can be summarised as follows:

The proposed development would result in:

The loss of open space serving the existing residential estate and the wider Carnbroe area Increase in traffic resulting in road safety and parking issues Overlooking and overshadowing Design would look out of character with the existing area Housing density would increase crime and anti-social behaviour

7. Planning Assessment

7.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application is not of strategic significance and therefore only requires to be assessed against the relevant Local Plan for the area including the related design guidance on such proposals.

7.2 The application site falls within an area designated as HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential areas) in the Monklands District Local Plan. This policy states that in these areas there is ‘a presumption against development which is likely to adversely affect the amenity of the area or is not clearly of a nature ancillary to housing’.

7.3 With this in mind new build housing as a type of development in these established residential areas is, in principle, acceptable. Policy HG9 (I) goes onto state that ‘all planning applications in existing residential areas shall conform to the relevant Development Control Guidance.

7.4 The established residential development has approximately 16,500 sq.m of open space which would exceed the current minimum requirements albeit that it has no equipped play spaces. It is accepted that equipped play spaces would not have been a requirement at in the 1970s when planning permission was granted for the residential development. However the current guidance provides a standard against which any assessment of loss of open space may be judged.

7.5 The application site lies within an area designated as open space in the original 1970s application and was considered to be acceptable provision at the time. Therefore when assessing the acceptability of this application the remaining open space must be considered adequate to serve the established residential development and the additional 20 houses proposed.

7.6 In assessing whether or not there is adequate open space provision to serve the existing development plus the additional 20 houses the Developer’s guide to open space is relevant. This guide requires a minimum of 6,000 square metres (of which at least 2,000 sq.m should be equipped play space) of open space per major development (over 200 dwellings) and a minimum of 3500 square metres (of which 1,000 square metres should be equipped play space) of open space per large development (100-1 99 dwellings). A strict interpretation of this calculation would require 15,500 sq.m of open space. Whilst the guidance is not generally applied so specifically it is expected that a development of over 500 dwellinghouses would require an area of useable open space in the region of 15,500 sq.m. 7.7 The 3 parcels of land within application site extend to approximately 3,500 sq.m. This would reduce the open space to approximately 12,000 sq.m. This is less open space than what would generally be accepted under the current guidance.

7.8 Whilst this argument is purely arithmetical it is also important to assess the quality and value placed on the open space by local residents. The guidance states that play space should be located towards the centre of a housing development on the main pedestrian desire routes. The application site lies with the central area of open space which appears to be the most well used area. This application has generated a large number of objections which all raise concerns about loss of amenity and open space should this application be approved.

7.9 The applicant has submitted a supporting statement with the application which seeks to address the reasons for refusal of the previous application. The applicant claims that the land in question was laid out as open space was not part of a master plan for the 1976 Salvesen Application but because the site was traversed by overhead power lines which have subsequently been removed. The supporting statement considers that there were no open space standards when the 1970s application was approved. It is also considers that the site must be assessed on its own merits and not used judge a historic planning approval on current day standards. The applicant goes on to state that this current application has been significantly reduced to address the reasons for refusal against planning application C/07/02005/FUL. The statement also considers that the shape of the housing layout leaves the core of open space on Earlston Crescent largely undisturbed and sufficient open space to serve the remainder of the estate.

7.10 It is considered that the proposed residential development significantly encroaches on the current established area of open space and, in particular, on the most central and used area. As such the proposals are unacceptable under the terms of policy HG9 as they would result in a significant loss to residential amenity in the established residential estate.

7.1 1 In turning to the design and layout of the proposed development the Design Guidance on New Housing is relevant. The proposed house types are all two storey with traditional double pitched roofs and are considered in keeping with the surrounding dwelling houses.

7.12 Considered on their own Plots 1-6 are generally acceptable in terms of design and layout with the exception of plot 4 which cannot achieve the required 2.5 x 60m sightlines for the driveway. They are set back 6m from the road, have adequate rear and side garden space and meet the parking requirements.

7.13 Considered on their own Plots 7-12 are generally acceptable in terms of design and layout. They are set back 6m from the road, have adequate rear and side garden space and meet the parking requirements

7.14 When assessing the wider development it is considered that plots 1-12 remove a significant area of open space, enclose the area of open space and do not offer any passive surveillance of the remaining area of open space. It is noted that the objectors raise concerns about anti-social behaviour and increased crime.

7.15 Plots 13-20 lie adjacent to Earlston Crescent and are considered acceptable in terms of their design and layout. They are set back 6m from the road, have adequate rear and side garden space and meet the parking requirements.

7.16 One of the concerns raised by the objectors is overlooking and overshadowing. The design and layout does not give rise to any issues. 7.17 The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan is a material consideration. Policy HCFI Protecting Housing and Community Facilities Resources (A) Residential Amenity states that there is a presumption against developments detrimental to residential amenity in primarily residential areas. Developments of an ancillary nature may be acceptable (e.g. guest houses, children's nurseries, medical surgeries or retail for local needs) subject to impact on residential amenity and provision for servicing and parking. As noted above it is considered that the loss of the open space is detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding residential estate therefore Policy HCFI offers no support for this application.

7.18 As noted above Transportation has advised that they have no objections subject to conditions. One condition requires the provision of 6 visitor parking spaces. Whilst it is considered that this could be achieved within land in the ownership of the applicant is likely to require the loss of further area of open space. It is noted that one of the main objections relates to increased traffic; however the road network is able to accommodate the proposed dwelling houses. It is acknowledged that there is currently a lot of on-street parking in the vicinity and without the provision of visitor parking with this development it is likely to increase.

8. Conclusions

8.1 Taking the foregoing into account it is considered that the proposed residential development is contrary to policy HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan and Policy HCFI A in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan as is would result in a significant loss of open space serving the wider residential estate to the detriment of their residential amenity. There has been a substantial body of objection from local residents to the loss of the open space. The proposals are considered unacceptable and it is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused.

8.2 The objectors have requested that the Committee carry out a site visit prior to determining this application. Application No: Proposed Development:

5/09/01 193/FUL Erection of a 60m High Wind Monitoring Mast

Site Address:

11 Woodside Eurocentral Holytown North Lanarkshire

Date Registered:

19th October 2009 Applicant: Agent: Branna Industrial & Electrical Services HG Planning Oakfield House Alan Montgomery 378 Brandon Street 3 Lynedoch Crescent Glasgow MLI 1XA G3 6EQ

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local No

Ward: Representations: 015 And Holytown No letters of representation received. Councillors James Coyle, Paul Delaney and Kevin McKeown

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed wind monitoring mast accords with Policy IND 1 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in that the temporary nature and height of the mast is considered acceptable and would not adversely affect the visual amenity of the surrounding area. Produced by Thismapisrepraduced from North Lanarkshire Council hdnmce Suivey mater1aI wlhthepermnslonof Plannina and hvironmnt [RPaItmnt Ordnance Suweyon behalf PLANNING APPLICATION No. S /09 / 01 193/ FUL oflhe Controller ofHer Maiesfys Statmery Omce 0 Crown copright Unauthorised Erection ofa 6Om High NndMonitoring Mast repmdudlon nfringes Crown coprighiandmy leadto posewhnn orovl proceedings 11 Woodside, Eurocentral, Holytcwn Nalk Lanarkshire Council telO1698 274214v loo023396 2m fax 01598 403053 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the mast and associated structures hereby permitted shall be removed from the site, and the land restored to its former condition to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, by 9th December 2010 or within 3 months of the wind survey being completed, whichever is the sooner.

Reason: To accord with the terms of this application and in the interests of visual amenity of this industrial location and countryside beyond.

2. That, except for the terms of conditions (3) and (4) below or as may be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the drawings stamped approved as part of this permission.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, bird deflectors shall be added to the guy ropes and mast and prior to any works commencing on the site revised plans be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

4. That prior to any works commencing on site, a method statement for the construction of the mast, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and it shall include:

(a) the means of vehicular access to the site from the public road; (b) details of the types and numbers of vehicles that will be accessing the construction site; (c) details of the proposed service routes required for future maintenance; (d) details of the proposed methods of reinstatement of the access route to the mast; (e) details of the proposed phasing of these works and the proposed timescales of implementation.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail. 5. The construction and access details as approved under the requirements of Condition 4 above, shall be installed and used for all vehicles leaving the site and within 3 months of the cessation and removal of the mast, the access route shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area.

6. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

7. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control. Background Papers:

Representation Letters

None received

Consultation Responses:

National Air Traffic Services (Safeguarding) received 27'h November 2009 Defence Estate (Safeguarding) received 23'' November 2009 Letter from Scottish Natural Heritage received 3rd November 2009

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Miss Heather Gebbie at 01698274112

Report Date:

2nd December 2009 APPLICATION NO. S/09/01193/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.I Temporary planning permission is sought for the erection of a 60 metre high wind monitoring mast at land at 111 Woodside, Eurocentral, Holytown. The mast would be located within the grounds of a newly constructed large industrial unit and would be sited to the west of the building and lie adjacent to ancillary external plant buildings. The site is bounded by Woodside and open grassland to the north, a mature treebelt to the west and south and a similar industrial building to the east. Access to the site would be taken from Woodside.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 The applicant proposes to erect the mast within a 56 square metre compound to the west of the industrial building. The mast itself is slimline in design, measuring 60 metres high with the guy ropes approximately 1.5 metres wide from the centre of the mast. The applicant requires the proposed mast for a period of 12 months, in order to monitor wind speeds at the site and it will gauge the potential for renewable energy sources at the site.

3. Applicant's Surmortina Information

3.1 The applicant has submitted no supporting information.

4. Site History

4.1 There have been three previous planning applications relating to the adjacent newly constructed industrial unit. These include an application in 1998 (Ref.98/00355/AMD) for general engineering works and site preparation which was granted on 17'h June 1998. In 2006 an application for the erection of 2 no. industrial units (one for 24 hour use) (Ref. S/06/02122/FUL) was granted on 28'h March 2007. An amendment application for an extension to one of the industrial buildings was submitted in 2007 (Ref. 07/01639/AMD) and this was approved on 30th November 2007.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The site is zoned as Policy INDl (Industrial and Business Land Supply) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is covered by Policy EDll AI (Industrial and Business Sites) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

Scottish Natural Heritage have offered comments in relation to protected species and note that a survey should be undertaken if the presence of any species is suspected within the development site. They also noted that the site lies within the 'fragmented farmlands' landscape character type as identified in the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Landscape Assessment. NATS and Defence Estates Safeguarding have no objections to the proposed development. Defence Estates Safeguarding requested that the applicant contact them prior to constructing the mast in order for their maps to be updated.

No response has been obtained from Land Services.

7. Remesentat ions

7.1 No letters of representation have been received following the press advertisement and neighbour notification procedure.

8. Planninn Assessment

In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy. The site is zoned under Policy IND 1 (Industrial and Business Land Supply) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Policy ENV 5 (Assessment of Environmental Impact) is also relevant to this proposal.

Policy INDl seeks to maintain a 10 year supply of land for business and industrial purposes. In this case, the application site forms part of the wider Eurocentral development and is located within the grounds of a newly constructed industrial unit, and as such, this application does not involve a loss of an industrial site. Given that the proposed mast is in relation to the surveying the potential of the site for renewable energy purposes serving the new industrial unit, the development is considered to be in accordance with Policy INDI.

Policy ENV5 states that the Council will assess the suitability of a proposal to the character of the area, its landscape and visual impact and the impact on biodiversity. The views of the landscape at this location are characterised by large industrial and office buildings, a hotel, undulating grassland and two television transmitter stations to the north east beyond. In view of this, the proposed mast is not considered to have a significant impact on the surrounding landscape. The height of the mast is such that it would be visible from a distance however it would be insubstantial in structure and would remain for a temporary period only. Should an application follow for a renewable energy development then a full assessment of the visual and environmental impact of that proposal would take place at that stage. A planning condition is recommended which ensures that appropriate measures are in place to protect bird flights. As such, the proposal accords with Policy ENV5.

With regard to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, Policy EDI AI (Industrial and Business Sites) applies. This policy seeks to support the continuing industrial and business character of existing industrial and business areas. Given that this policy is similar to the aims of the adopted Local Plan, the proposal accords with Policy EDI Al.

8.5 In terms of the comments received from Scottish Natural Heritage, the site lies within the grounds of an existing industrial unit and no protected species survey would be required in this instance. With regard to the impact on the visual landscape, it is considered that there will be no adverse impact as noted in Paragraph 8.3 above. With regard to the comments received from Defence Estates Safeguarding, an advisory note would be attached recommending that the applicant contacts them prior to commencing the development. 9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, I am satisfied that the impact of the wind monitoring mast is acceptable from a planning viewpoint and that the proposal accords with Policies INDl and ENV5 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Policy EDI AI of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. For the reasons stated above, it is recommended that temporary planning permission be granted for a period of 1 year subject to conditions.