Pre-Application Consultation Report

Land at Market Road, Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch

Proposed Residential Development with Associated Access, Engineering, Infrastructure and Landscaping Works

Planning Permission

Prepared on behalf of CALA Management Ltd.

April 2021

Pre-Application Consultation Report

Land at Market Road, Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch

Proposed Residential Development with Associated Access, Engineering, Infrastructure and Landscaping Works

Planning Permission

Prepared on behalf of CALA Management Ltd.

Project Ref: 28122/1 28122/1

Status: Draft Final

Issue/Rev: 1 1

Date: April 2021 April 2021

Prepared by: CD CD

Checked by: CL CL

Authorised by: CL CL

Centrum Business Centre 38 Queen Street Glasgow G1 3DX

Tel: 0141 548 8240 Ref: 28122/1 Email: [email protected] Date: April 2021

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CONTENTS

Introduction ...... 1

The Site & Proposed Development ...... 3

Community Engagement ...... 5

Consultation Feedback ...... 12

Responding to PAC Comments ...... 20

Conclusions ...... 26

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: PAN submitted to East Council

Appendix 2: PAN Confirmation Letter from Council

Appendix 3: Copy of Public Notice placed in Kirkintilloch & Bishopbriggs Herald

Appendix 4: Banners displayed at the Public Exhibition

Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Introduction

INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report has been prepared by Barton Willmore on behalf of CALA Management Ltd. (CALA) (the Applicant) in accordance with the requirements set out in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) () Regulations 2013 (the Regulations) and the relevant provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) (the Act).

1.2 This report has been prepared to provide information on the consultation procedures and feedback comments received as part of the pre-application process undertaken to inform the application for planning permission which has been submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) for:

‘Proposed residential development with associated access, engineering, infrastructure and landscaping works’ (the proposed development) at Land at Market Road, Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch (the site).

1.3 This application has been submitted in parallel with the adjacent site (Chryston Road) which is also being progressed by CALA. Community engagement relative to both sites was undertaken together, therefore the comments received reflect both applications, unless it was specifically stated that the comment related to one particular site.

1.4 Under the Town and Country Planning (Hierarchy of Developments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, the scale of the proposed development constitutes a ‘major’ application and requires PAC to be undertaken with the local community.

1.5 Circular 3/2013: Development Management Procedures (Paragraph 2.6) states that: ’the objective of PAC is for communities to be better informed about major and national development proposals and to have an opportunity to contribute their views before a formal planning application is submitted to the planning authority’.

1.6 The Circular also states that: ‘while engagement should be meaningful, the prospective applicant is not obliged to take on board views, or directly reflect them in any subsequent application’ (paragraph 2.7).

1.7 This report outlines the efforts undertaken by the applicant to conduct an inclusive and accessible PAC process that complies with all statutory requirements. It is important to note that the later part of this process took place under the restrictions in force during the COVID- 19 pandemic, and as such the live consultation event was carried out online, in accordance with the requirements of the Town & Country Planning (Miscellaneous Temporary Modifications) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

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1.8 The guidance above has been fully considered within the PAC approach undertaken, as set out within this report, to ensure that requirements have been met and that meaningful engagement has taken place.

1.9 This report outlines the efforts undertaken by CALA to ensure an inclusive and comprehensive PAC engagement process has been followed to inform the local community and stakeholders of the emerging proposal in compliance with the statutory requirements.

1.10 This report provides further clarification on the following topics:

• Identification of the groups, individuals and stakeholders CALA has consulted during the PAC process; • How the consultation has been undertaken; • Details relating to the location, dates and times of the consultation undertaken; • The number of people in attendance at the consultation event; • Recorded written feedback received; and • Commentary on where feedback has influenced the design and development approach for the proposed development.

1.11 It should be noted that the initial design solution presented to the community during the first consultation stage was altered in response to the detailed constraints of the site. During the progression of the design, the layout and unit numbers changed and given the passage of time, the project team - in agreement with EDC Planning - undertook further consultation on the updated design principles.

1.12 This second round of consultation had to be undertaken within the parameters of the COVID- 19 restrictions, therefore an online process had to be followed to engage with interested parties at this time. Full details of the process followed are set out within this PAC Report.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report The Site & Proposed Development

THE SITE & PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The Site

2.1 The site lies to the south east of Kirkintilloch town centre and is broadly rectangular in shape comprising agricultural fields, extending to circa. 8 hectares. The site is bounded by Market Road to the west, Old Duntiblae Road to the north and Chryston Road to the south. The land is allocated as a housing site under reference 6.39 of the adopted East Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan (LDP) 2017 and Site 4.H10 in the Proposed LDP2 2020.

2.2 Mature tree planting is present across the centre of the site, on the western boundary and within the centre of the site, adjacent to existing ponding. Existing, established residential development is located along the western and much of the northern edge of the site. The Waterside Miners Social and Welfare Club (which has recently closed for business) is located on the northern boundary. To the west of the site lies residential development associated with the former (allocated as Site 6.48 in the LDP).

2.3 Much of the eastern boundary is characterised by the banks of the Luggie Water with an associated Local Nature Conservation Site (LNCS) allocation and the established neighbourhood of Waterside lies beyond. An unmade footpath provides the eastern boundary to the site, separating it from the LNCS. Land to the south of the site is currently agricultural in nature but is also allocated within the LDP and PLDP2 (Site 6.35 and Site 4.H11 respectively) for residential development and is subject to an application which CALA are running in parallel with this one.

The Proposed Development

2.4 The proposed development seeks planning permission for the residential development of the site, including associated works.

2.5 The key components of the proposed development are as follows:

• Residential development comprising 179 residential units, of which 47 are affordable; • Extensive open space to enhance the landscape setting and provide a buffer to the banks of the Luggie Water; • Open space and tree retention around the existing pond on site; • SuDS provision; • Linear open space and path network across the centre of the site, including habitat corridors; • Two new vehicular access points off Market Road to the west; • Enhanced footway at the south of the site; and

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• Provision of roads and associated infrastructure, including residents and visitor parking.

2.6 Full details of the proposed development can be found in the accompanying Design and Access Statement (DAS), which presents the evolution of the design proposal as submitted under this planning application.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Community Engagement

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

3.1 The PAC process undertaken by CALA and their project team, as set out in this PAC Report, has followed the terms of the Act and the Regulations as identified above. In line with the statutory requirements and recommendations of national guidance the PAC strategy undertaken by CALA in relation to the proposed development has included the following:

• The submission of a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to EDC; • Correspondence with EDC to confirm the PAC process to be undertaken; • Formal PAN notification sent to all Local Ward Councillors, MP and MSP; • Formal PAN notification sent to both Waterside Community Council and Kirkintilloch Community Council; • Pre-application meetings and liaison with EDC Officers from various Departments; • Submission of a Pre-Application Enquiry to EDC; • Advertisement of the Public Consultation process in the local press; • A leaflet drop undertaken to surrounding neighbours; • A public ‘drop in’ exhibition event held on 27 June 2018; and • An online consultation process, including virtual event and website, undertaken in December 2020.

Proposal of Application Notice (PAN)

3.2 The formal PAC process began following the submission of a PAN to EDC on 18 April 2018, which is more than 12 weeks prior to the submission of the planning application as required.

3.3 The PAN confirmed that a consultation event would be held and that the notified parties will be advised of the details of such an event. The supporting information submitted with the PAN highlighted that this event would be advertised in the Kirkintilloch & Bishopbriggs Herald (the local newspaper) at least seven days prior.

3.4 The submitted PAN is provided as Appendix 1.

Notification of PAN to Community Councils and Ward Councillors

3.5 At the same time of the submission of the PAN to EDC, a copy was sent to Waterside Community Council. Following the formal PAN response received from EDC, Kirkintilloch Community Council were also sent a copy of the PAN.

3.6 Additionally, the following Elected Members were sent a copy:

• Councillor Rod Ackland - & Kirkintilloch South Ward • Councillor Gillian Renwick - Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Ward

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• Councillor Sandra Thornton - Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Ward • Ms Rona Mackay - MSP – Strathkelvin & Bearsden • Ms Jo Swinson - MP – East Dunbartonshire

3.7 The accompanying correspondence included an invitation to attend the public exhibition and the offer of a separate briefing with the design team, should they wish to pursue this request.

3.8 No response was received from Local Ward Councillors, Elected Members, or either Community Council following the notification of the PAN and the offer of independent meetings was not taken up.

3.9 Furthermore, in advance of the online consultation process to be held in December 2020, a further email and invitation was extended to offer a separate briefing with the design team. No correspondence was received from either Community Council or Local Councillors.

Confirmation of PAN Suitability

3.10 A letter was received from EDC, dated 13 June 2018 acknowledging receipt of the PAN and registering it under the following reference number: TP/ED/18/0277.

3.11 The letter indicated that the proposal to hold a single consultation event was considered acceptable and that the date and timing of the public event as 27 June, between 2pm and 7pm at the Waterside Miners Club in Kirkintilloch was acknowledged. It also referred to the appropriate timings of advertising the event at least 7 days in advance of the event, and the requirement to notify Waterside Community Council of the arrangements.

3.12 In addition to the acknowledgement of the proposed public exhibition, the formal response from EDC suggested that Kirkintilloch Community Council be consulted of the proposal also. The letter also highlighted that EDC would seek to have a processing agreement prepared for the proposal to ensure the timeous management of the application.

3.13 This letter is contained within Appendix 2.

3.14 Following the formal PAN letter from EDC, CALA notified Kirkintilloch Community Council of the PAN submission.

3.15 A PAC period of 12 weeks is required following the receipt of the PAN by the Local Authority. The Regulations and Circular 3/2013 do not set a maximum time limit for a PAN or for an application to be submitted following the completion of this PAC timeframe. This confirms that the PAN is still live and acceptable for the submitted application.

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Pre-Application Discussions

3.16 Barton Willmore and CALA recognised the need for meaningful communication with EDC prior to the submission of a planning application. Therefore, as part of the formal pre-application process, a number of meetings were arranged with EDC to discuss the proposals and identify the expected input required to inform an application submission.

Meetings with EDC Planning Department

3.17 An initial meeting was arranged and attended by CALA and EDC’s Planning Officer in June 2018. This meeting afforded CALA the opportunity to outline the planning application strategy for the proposed development. Specifically, to submit a detailed planning application, in parallel with a detailed application for the site at Chryston Road to the south.

3.18 Subsequent discussions took place to confirm the information to be submitted with the planning application, in line with the requirements of the LDP allocation. Confirmation was then sought on various procedural issues including the planning application fee, processing agreement, determination timescales, consultation, neighbour notification timescales and other planning matters.

3.19 Following this initial meeting, a pre-application note was provided by EDC with feedback on various aspects, with input from the following consultees:

• EDC Traffic Officer; • EDC Transport Officer; • EDC Access Officer; • EDC Environmental Health Officer; • EDC Drainage Officer; • EDC Flooding Officer; • SEPA; • EDC Greenspace Officer; and • EDC Housing Officer.

3.20 A further pre-application meeting was held in July 2018 at EDC offices. The meeting was attended by CALA, Barton Willmore and representatives from EDC Planning Department. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the outcomes of the public exhibition and table the latest proposed development, demonstrating how the layout had evolved through the pre- application phase.

3.21 Further discussions were undertaken with EDC Planning in March and April 2020. These meetings were attended by CALA, Barton Willmore and representatives from EDC Planning

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Department. These discussions focused on the design changes that had been undertaken following the initial consultation process in 2018 and the programme of delivery going forward.

3.22 These meetings and subsequent discussions with EDC were useful in allowing Barton Willmore to explain the project strategy and discuss the key design principles. This also allowed the opportunity to agree the extent and content of technical reports required to accompany the application. This discussion has helped to refine the resulting proposals and the application package.

Publicity & Advertisement of the Consultation Process

3.23 A public exhibition was held on 27 June 2018 and – given the restrictions as a result of COVID- 19 – an online consultation process was held in December 2020.

3.24 Both the public exhibition and the online consultation were advertised through a public notice placed in the Kirkintilloch & Bishopbriggs Herald on 14 June 2018 and 25 November 2020. These adverts were published in excess of 7 days prior to the events as required by Regulations. Copies of these notices are contained in Appendix 3.

3.25 It should be noted that the advert published in the Kirkintilloch Herald on 14 June 2018 had an error within it, indicating the date for the public exhibition as the 17 June 2018, rather than the 27 June 2018. This error was rectified in the following ways:

• The online version of the Kirkintilloch Herald was amended to the correct date as soon as the error was noticed; • Local Councillors, MP, MSP and both Waterside and Kirkintilloch Community Councils were informed of the correct date in writing; • A notice was put up in the Waterside Miners Welfare Club; • Letters were hand delivered on 14 June to residents of Fauldhead (Blairhill Avenue/Carresbrook Avenue and Woodilee); and • A further advert was placed in the following weeks’ edition of the Kirkintilloch Herald with the correct date.

3.26 An email was sent to EDC in this regard to highlight the error and set out the actions taken to remedy it.

3.27 The public notices contained all the information required by the Regulations, including the location and description of the development, details of where further information could be obtained, the date and event location/website link, an explanation and how to comment on the proposals, and a statement explaining that comments made to the perspective applicant are not representations to the planning authority.

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Public Consultation Process

3.28 A public exhibition was held as part of the PAC process which took place on Wednesday 27 June 2018 between 2pm and 7pm at the Waterside Miners Welfare Club, adjacent to the site on Old Duntiblae Road. The event was arranged to cover two sites, with information available on the proposed development at Market Road as well as information on the adjacent site (Chryston Road) being promoted.

3.29 Representatives from Barton Willmore, the wider project team and CALA were on hand during the public exhibition in order to answer any questions raised by attendees and to encourage them to complete feedback forms. The timing of the public exhibition allowed members of the public to attend during the day and in the evening after working hours.

3.30 The public exhibition venue of the Waterside Miners Welfare Club was chosen due to its accessibility and location adjacent to the application site.

3.31 The purpose of the public exhibition was to make stakeholders aware of the proposed development and to provide them with an opportunity to comment on draft proposals, prior to the submission of an application to EDC. Approximately 26 people attended the event, which comprised of residents primarily from the Fauldhead area in proximity of the site.

3.32 The event was set out using posters and plans on boards, presented to let the public identify the site in question and the proposed layout of the proposed development. The posters were set out as follows:

• Introduction, providing the site location, an overview of the site background, the planning context and some information about CALA; • Fauldhead site layout, highlighting the proposed woodland retention, maintaining pedestrian links through the site, referencing the nature conservation site being respected, and highlighting the unit numbers proposed; • Chryston Road site layout, providing the key detailed information about the Chryston Road site, including the proposed layout and unit numbers; • A Masterplan board presenting the two sites together on one masterplan, identifying the key linkages between the two proposed developments; and • A Next Steps board, highlighting the technical assessments to be carried out, the timescales proposed and the communication details for providing further feedback or maintaining contact with the project team.

3.33 The proposed layout illustrated how the site may be developed and provided the opportunity for members of the public to comment on the proposals. Copies of the exhibition information has been provided in Appendix 4.

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3.34 Examples of standard CALA house types were also displayed at the event, to give an indication of the likely design of the houses that are being promoted on the site. Information was also available about CALA and their key differentiators.

3.35 A disclaimer was included that any comments received on the exhibition material would be to the project team and for pre-application consideration only, with the opportunity for formal representations to be made to EDC once a planning application has been submitted.

3.36 Following restrictions resulting from COVID-19, the online public consultation process followed Scottish Government guidance, which includes the preparation of a website (www.fauldheadandchrystonplanning.co.uk), whereby members of the public could visit the site at their leisure and ask a direct question to the project team, or leave a feedback form. A phone number was also provided in the contacts section if anyone preferred to contact Barton Willmore (as agent) directly.

3.37 As part of the consultation, the proposal was to hold a day of live interaction where members of the project team would be available to provide immediate responses to any questions raised through a chat function available through the website, through email communication, or by phone. This live interaction day, as identified above, was held on 3 December 2020 between 2pm-7pm and the website ran from 3 December – 24 December 2020.

3.38 For the full duration of the live interaction day on 3 December 2020, a number of representatives from Barton Willmore were on hand in order to answer any questions lodged through the online chat function, through email, or phone calls made.

3.39 The website covered a series of topics relating to the forthcoming proposals with the page headings being as follows:

• Introduction – presented an explanation of the purpose of the website and how to get involved in feedback; • Background – identified the planning application background and planning context; • Location – used a series of maps to identify the site, including an interactive google map; • Vision – explained the landscape-led masterplan approach; • Site Assessment – considered the technical and contextual considerations, access, landscape and open space, flooding and drainage, connectivity and ecology. • Proposals – considered the development parameters and set out the proposed Masterplan site layout, noting some of the key design features and the changes which had occurred since the previous public exhibition; • Next Steps – set out the proposed programme going forward; • Ask A Question – allowing viewers to submit an immediate question, which on the day of live interaction could be responded to directly (note a floating link was available

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throughout every page allowing questions to be submitted at any point in the consultation period); and • Feedback Questionnaire – setting out a feedback form with set questions for those who were wishing or willing to comment on the proposals.

3.40 The purpose of the public consultation was to update the public on the progression of the proposed development and to provide them with an opportunity to comment on draft proposals, prior to the submission of an application to EDC.

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CONSULTATION FEEDBACK

Public Exhibition Feedback

4.1 During the public exhibition, individuals were encouraged to ‘sign in’ to provide a record of attendee numbers. Not all attendees completed the sign in sheet, however, approximately 26 people attended the event.

4.2 Those attending and viewing the exhibition information were invited to provide feedback by either speaking directly to a member of the project team, or by filling out one of the Questionnaires provided and posting this into a Comments Box on the day or returning it via email up to two weeks following the exhibition.

4.3 Copies of the Questionnaire provided at the public exhibition are included as Appendix 5.

4.4 Of the overall 26 attendees, a total of 11 completed Questionnaires were received. A follow- up email commenting on the proposed development was also received from an individual who had attended the exhibition.

4.5 The Questionnaire contained six questions. These questions sought individual’s opinion on the principle of housing need; the types of housing the development should provide; whether the proposals would make an attractive place to live; whether the individuals were in support of the proposals; and whether the event was helpful or not. The Questionnaire also provided a section for any additional feedback or views to be recorded.

4.6 The responses received to each of the questions have been set out below, and a review provided which seeks to summarise the position of respondents against the key issues highlighted within the written feedback received.

4.7 Throughout the PAC process, CALA has highlighted to the local community and other stakeholders that the comments submitted during the PAC stage do not constitute formal representations. The consultation material used during the PAC process has explained that there will be the opportunity to make formal representations to EDC following the submission of the formal planning application.

Question 1 – Do you think more family homes are required within the area to meet housing need?

4.8 This question sought to gain an understanding of the local community perceived the current situation in the area in terms of housing need.

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4.9 The graph below indicates the feedback received in this regard. This shows that 36% were of the view that more family homes were needed, with 36% disagreeing. 27% were undecided or not sure.

1 Do you think more family homes are required within the area to meet housing need?

27% 37%

36%

yes no not sure

4.10 This split of responses shows a mix of views towards the need for housing in the area. It is considered that existing residents who have a home in an area can often be unaware of the difficulties to find a home in that area, unless they are actively looking for a property themselves. This leads to mixed views in terms of housing need.

Question 2 – Which types of housing do you think the development should provide?

4.11 Of the 11 respondents to this question, the outcomes were as follows:

2 Which types of housing do you think the development should provide? Detached, Semi detached, Townhouses, Apartments, Terraces, Others 0% 27% 27%

7%

6% 33%

detached semi detached townhouse apartments terraces others

4.12 This graphic shows, of the completed Questionnaires received, there is no clear feeling that the site is suitable for a specific house type. The same number of respondents suggested detached properties as those who suggested terraced properties were more suitable. Semi-

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detached properties were identified as the property type that most respondents thought would be appropriate for the site, with apartments and town houses being the least.

Question 3 – Do you think that the development proposals will create an attractive place to live?

4.13 The responses to question 3 were positive in the main, with circa 64% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the proposals would create an attractive place to live. 18% of those who responded were neutral, with another 18% disagreeing strongly.

4.14 The graphic below presents the breakdown of responses clearly:

3 As an existing or prospective resident to Kirkintilloch, do you think that the development proposals will create an attractive place to live?

18% 18%

0%

18%

46%

strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Question 4 – Are you in favour of the proposals outlined today?

4.15 Of those who responded to this question, there was an expected mix of responses. 27% were supportive, and 36.5% were undecided. The remaining 36.5% were unsupportive.

4 Are you in favour of the proposals outlined today?

27% 36%

37%

yes no not sure

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4.16 This breakdown of responses indicates that there was no overwhelming view from the local community in terms of supporting the development or not. In our experience of Public Exhibition feedback, it is often the case that those who support a development, or have no strong views about it, are often less likely to provide feedback, or attend events.

Question 5 – Do you think our consultation with you has been helpful?

4.17 As outlined below, all of those who provided a response on the Questionnaire identified that the exhibition had been helpful.

5 Do you think our consultation with you has been helpful?

0%

100%

yes no not sure

Question 6 – Are you a local resident, elected member, business person, or other interested party?

4.18 This question sought to identify individuals interest in the proposed development. Of the responses received, the majority were local residents.

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6 Are you? Local resident, Elected member, Business person, Other interested person

10%

10% 0%

80%

local resident elected member business person other interested person

Additional feedback – Do you have any additional feedback and views that you would like to share with us?

4.19 A summary of the key issues raised by respondents in relation to this question include:

• The traffic impact on the local roads network • Sewage capacity • Water supply capacity • Impact on Greenspace/Walking routes • Wildlife habitat impact • Construction impact • Impact on visual amenity • Road safety • Education impact • Impact on trees and hedgerows • Creation of wildlife corridors

Online Consultation Feedback

4.20 Following the public exhibitions undertaken in June 2018 and the subsequent design updates, an online consultation process was undertaken in December 2020 by virtue of the COVID-19 restrictions in place. Alongside information on the dedicated website, there was an online survey available for those who had further comments or questions.

4.21 There was a day of live interaction undertaken as part of the consultation (on 3 December 2021), and the consultation material itself was available for three weeks from the date of the live interaction until the advertised date for final comments, between 3 December – 24 December 2020.

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4.22 On the day of the virtual event, website statistics indicate that there were circa 70 visitors to the website. Five individuals engaged with the online chat function and six questions were submitted via the questionnaire available on the website.

4.23 Web analytics indicate that across the three-week period of the website being live, there were a total of 129visitors to the website, as indicated in the graph below (source: Google Analytics).

4.24 On the basis of the above web analytics which provide figures of visits to the site, it is considered that the online exhibition was well attended. Furthermore, from online discussions though the live chat function and questionnaires received via the website, communication was undertaken with a number of residents who live adjacent to the site.

4.25 The feedback form asked a series of questions as outlined below:

1. Are you from the local area?

2. What aspects of the overall concept do you like or dislike?

3. Are there any ways in which you would improve the proposal?

4. Do you feel the proposals will have a positive impact on the surrounding area?

5. Do you support the proposals as presented today?

4.26 The table below summarises the answers to question 1, 4 and 5 from the feedback questionnaire, indicating the percentage of respondents that gave an answer for each question.

Question 1 – Are you from the local area? No. of replies Yes 7

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No 0 Question 4 – Do you feel the proposals will have a positive impact on the No. of replies surrounding area? Yes 1 No 6 Question 5 – Do you support the proposals presented today? No. of replies Yes 1 No 6

4.27 The Feedback Form also provided respondents with the opportunity to identify the aspects of the proposed development that they liked or disliked and sought views of how the proposal could be improved. The list below provides a summary of the main themes identified through these responses:

• Traffic impact of new development; • Impact on ecology and woodland; • Should be built on brownfield land / do not support development on greenfield; • Good location and good mix of housetypes; • Disruption to existing woodland and pond in the centre of the site; • Proximity to existing housing / impact of overlooking; • Impact on services and facilities – education, drainage, road network; • Noise impact from railway; and • Clarification sought on carbon reduction strategy.

4.28 The questions set out within the Feedback Form are also set out in Appendix 6.

4.29 The general consensus within the written comments was similar to the discussions that were undertaken through the live chat function on the day of consultation and reflected the comments received at the earlier public exhibition. The majority of attendees raised concerns over the impact of the proposed development. These are addressed in Section 5 of this report.

Consultation Process - Conclusions

4.30 Overall, it is considered that CALA has carried out an appropriate level of community and stakeholder engagement.

4.31 Of the few comments received at both the public exhibition and the online consultation, it is clear that there is a mix of views towards the proposal, and it is noted that – although there is some support – the majority of the responses received oppose the proposed development.

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4.32 CALA welcome the feedback received during the consultation process, and where possible have taken the comments into consideration in finalising proposals for this planning application submission. A response to the feedback received is presented in the following section.

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RESPONDING TO PAC COMMENTS

5.1 Following the public exhibition, online consultation and the pre-application discussions with EDC, consideration has been given by CALA and the project team to the comments received during the PAC process in order to address any concerns, where possible.

5.2 The following section of this report therefore provides a summary of how the key issues raised during the PAC process have been considered by the design team and, subsequently, during the evolution of the design associated with the proposed development.

Key Issues Raised

5.3 The key issued raised during the consultation process can be summarised as follows:

• Traffic & Accessibility; • Flooding & Drainage; • Impact on/loss of Greenspace; • Construction Impact; • Education Capacity; and • Ecology Impact.

5.4 These key comments and themes have been considered in turn below.

Traffic & Accessibility

5.5 Concern was raised by attendees regarding the potential level of traffic to be generated by the proposed development and the impact of new vehicular access points onto Market Road and Chryston Road.

5.6 A Transport Assessment (TA) has been prepared to assess the potential traffic generation associated with the proposed development against the capacity of the surrounding road network and key nearby junctions.

5.7 The TA also reviews the proposed access points to the site to confirm the most appropriate option for serving the site. This review takes into consideration required visibility splays and traffic management interventions to be implemented to provide vehicular and pedestrian safety measures which comply with required standards.

5.8 The TA accompanying the application identifies the likely vehicle trip rates generated by the proposed development and distributes this across the study network to inform the assessment. The anticipated traffic generated by the proposed development would be within the required capacity levels for the surrounding road network and existing junctions. Furthermore, a review of the site and surrounding network has been undertaken and it is considered that the volumes

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of traffic associated with the proposals could easily be accommodated on the surrounding road network without impacting on the operation or safety of the routes.

5.9 The site has been identified for development by EDC within the existing LDP and PLDP2, and as such, EDC Roads & Transport will have previously considered the site suitable for development. Nevertheless, the information presented within this TA will be reviewed in detail by EDC’s Roads Department, as a consultee of the planning application.

5.10 The proposed access solutions to the site, and the scope of the TA have been part of the pre- application discussions with EDC. There has been no suggestion that the identified access points are unacceptable, and the technical assessment has confirmed that the surrounding road network can absorb the level of traffic likely to be generated.

5.11 The TA also concludes that the walking, cycling and public transport provision in the area is sufficient to accommodate the anticipated increased demand for sustainable travel from the proposed development and that this provision is accessible from the site.

5.12 Footpaths are to be delivered at various points across the site to provide permeable links through the site, including a green route corridor and footways will be delivered at the eastern and western carriageway of Chryston Road at the site entrance into the Chryston Road site. Furthermore, a pedestrian link at the south of the Chryston Road site, following the railway, will retain and enhance the pathway connections between the Luggie Water and the existing residential development at the west of the site.

Flood Risk & Drainage

5.13 Comments were received regarding the available sewage and water supply capacity with some respondents stating that there is insufficient capacity.

5.14 A Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy (SuDS) strategy has been prepared and submitted with the planning application. The proposed development includes the provision of a SuDS basin at the north of the Market Road site and to the east of the Chryston Road site. These basins will provide sufficient surface water collection and treatment to serve the proposed development, and additionally enhance the habitat and biodiversity opportunities across the site. Initial correspondence with relevant utility providers indicates that there is appropriate capacity to accommodate the proposed development, therefore no technical restrictions have been identified through PAC process.

5.15 Scottish Water and SEPA are key consultees and they will be asked to provide comment as part of the planning application process. Notwithstanding this, at this stage, we understand that there are no issue in terms of the capacity for water supply and sewage that will restrict this proposed development in coming forward.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Responding to PAC Comments

5.16 It should also be noted that all key agencies and statutory consultees will have commented on the preparation of the LDP and PLDP2. As the site is allocated for development, it can be assumed that utility providers had previously raised no concerns with servicing this site and that sufficient capacity is available.

5.17 The information submitted with the application demonstrates that, in technical terms, flooding and drainage can be adequately managed in line with national and local government policy.

Greenspace

5.18 There were some comments received through the consultation process in relation to the impact of the proposed development on existing greenspace, ecology and woodland.

5.19 It is recognised that this is currently a greenfield site, however, the site has been allocated within the LDP for residential development and has been assessed through the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) as part of the progression of the LDP to adoption and has remained allocated in PLDP2. In this regard, the principle of the loss of greenspace has been considered and deemed to be acceptable.

5.20 Importantly, through the consideration of the development of this site – and taking into account the site’s natural constraints – it is recognised that there is a sizable area of greenspace that is to be retained and enhanced. Rather than making this greenspace unavailable for local residents, the proposed development by its nature of improving networks, will in fact make the greenspace that is to be retained, more accessible. In total 2.3ha (circa 27%) of the site will remain as open space, and dedicated footways will be delivered to provide permeable links through the site.

5.21 The existing area of mature woodland and the enhanced pond area within the site will be retained and enhanced by the proposed development, and the footpath network proposed will allow a greater number of local people to access what has been recognised as a feature that merits retention. In addition to the retention of the central landscape feature, new formal and informal play areas will be delivered across the Market Road and Chryston Road sites for use by new and existing residents in the area.

5.22 A Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is submitted with the planning application which considers the impact of the proposed development given the important local recreational and natural heritage resource delivered by the adjacent Luggie Water Valley. This LVIA concludes that notable effects on the landscape character would be experienced within the site itself, however effects to adjacent local landscape character areas would not be notable, including to the Luggie Water Valley to the immediate east. There would also be no notable effects to landscape or related designations.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Responding to PAC Comments

5.23 Notable visual effects would be experienced from the fringes of the adjacent residential areas at Woodilee and Duntiblae, from local recreational paths, roads and some single properties / property groups, with notable visual effects restricted to within approximately 0.5km of the site boundary. However, no notable effects are identified from the recreational path along the Luggie Water nor from the nearby settlement of Waterside.

5.24 The effects identified above would be experienced during the construction phases of the development and at its completion. In the longer term, tree planting included with the proposals would lessen the impact of the proposals to some degree.

Construction Impact

5.25 It is recognised that development of any kind brings with it some disruption in terms of construction traffic, noise and at times air quality. This is not ignored by the planning process, and it is expected that a Construction Management Plan (CMP) will be required through the planning application process whereby any potential impacts are mitigated through aspects such as the control of the movement of construction vehicles through and around the site.

5.26 A CMP will be prepared in conjunction with the EDC’s Environmental Health Officers to ensure that all potential impacts are considered and mitigated against.

Education Capacity

5.27 The issue of school capacity is often a concern when new family housing is proposed and is indeed a nationwide issue.

5.28 As the site is allocated for development within the LDP – and therefore previously assessed by EDC – it can be expected that the existing school capacity is considered to be sufficient to allow for further residential development to occur.

5.29 CALA are aware of the requirement to make contributions to local schools within the development catchment if required. Further discussions will be undertaken with EDC’s Education Team following the submission of the planning application and any mitigation required to accommodate additional pupils generated from the proposed development can therefore be assessed and agreed.

Ecology

5.30 A number of comments were received regarding the potential impact of the proposed development on ecology. It is recognised, when developing on greenfield sites that ecology is a key aspect to take into account. In this regard, the relevant habitat surveys have been carried out to accompany the planning application.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Responding to PAC Comments

5.31 The Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey submitted with the planning application provides a range of recommendations and mitigation measures to ensure that there is no unacceptable adverse impact on the ecological features of the site. The survey notes that it is not likely that the proposed development will affect the integrity of habitat, or linear connectivity within the adjacent Luggie Water LNCS. Enhanced planting and green network links are proposed to ensure that connectivity for wildlife is retained.

5.32 In addition, as recommended through the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey, preconstruction surveys for badgers, otters, water voles and pine martens will be undertaken and we would anticipate that this would form a planning condition.

5.33 For the avoidance of doubt, in response to a number of concerns raised through the consultation process, the existing pond and adjacent woodland is to be retained and a separate engineered SuDS pond will be located in the northern part of the Market Road site. The retention of these pre-existing landscape features will aid with integrating housing development into the landscape, contribute to its character and provide connections to the past character of the site.

Design Changes Following the PAC Process

5.34 Consideration has been given by CALA and the project team to the comments received during the consultation process and discussions with EDC. The Proposed Layout Plan submitted with the planning application has been prepared to identify the opportunities and constraints on the site and provide an appropriate design solution within the landscape setting, informed by the outcomes of the LVIA.

5.35 The iterative design process that has been undertaken is detailed within the DAS accompanying the application. Taking the above into account, it is considered that the majority of the comments received relate to the principle of development and technical matters which can – and will – be addressed through the formal application process.

5.36 The design process that has been undertaken is detailed within the DAS accompanying the application. This highlights the evolution of the proposed layout of the site.

5.37 However, a number of changes to the Indicative Masterplan displayed at the public exhibition have been undertaken as a result of the comments received and feedback from EDC. The key design changes are as follows:

• The configuration of the housing layout across the site has been amended to allow a wider range of housetypes to be delivered across the site, and to meet the demand in the area following extensive sales and marketing input. This has led to an overall reduction in unit numbers following the initial public exhibition (from 262 across the two sites to 256 units);

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Responding to PAC Comments

• The proposed development has been set back further from the north east corner of the Market Rod site. This reflects the recommendations of the Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) due to the adjacent Miners Club, but will also deliver an opportunity for a habitat corridor between the central area of ponding and woodland out to the adjacent Luggie Water LNCS corridor at the west; • Following feedback received from EDC and the local community during the course of the consultation process, development has been set back from southern boundary of the Chryston Road site, which will allow an enhanced pedestrian corridor along the railway line and additionally a footpath connection has been created between this southern footpath and the internal road network; • Following completion of the drainage strategy, the SuDS area in the centre of the site at the northern edge of the development envelope has been refined and tree planting proposed to form a woodland ridge and enhance biodiversity opportunities; and • New footways are to be located adjacent to the access to the Chryston Road site on both the eastern and western carriageway of Chryston Road.

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Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Conclusions

CONCLUSIONS

6.1 As set out within this PAC Report, it is considered that a robust consultation process has been undertaken in accordance with the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006, the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedures) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and the Town and Country Planning (Miscellaneous Temporary Modifications) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020. This process has allowed the applicant to gain an understanding of the concerns and aspirations of the local community.

6.2 The PAC exercise has considered and responded to the comments received through the consultation process. Furthermore, the technical inputs have been discussed with a number of EDC Officers to understand and inform the information expected to accompany the planning application, and gain feedback from internal consultees to inform the layout. Further information is contained within the supporting information accompanying the planning application.

6.3 It is acknowledged that there is some opposition with regards to the principle of development on the site however, the site has been allocated for development within the extant LDP and will be allocated for development in the next plan period, as identified in the PLDP2. It is considered that the supporting documents submitted with the planning application provide justification as to why this is considered to be an appropriate housing site and that the design and layout has responded appropriately to the constraints and opportunities of the site. Other objections relate to technical matters such as vehicular movement, ecology and flood risk - all of which have been considered and can be adequately addressed.

6.4 As a result of this extensive PAC process, a number of positive design changes have been undertaken to take cognisance of the comments received. This has resulted in a detailed design which provides the basis for the delivery of a high-quality, landscape-led residential development which will provide much needed new housing and ensure that EDC deliver their land supply in line with their housing land requirements and LDP strategy.

6.5 Crucially, we have identified within this report that comments have been noted and responded to. The proposed development as presented with this application are considered to be acceptable and CALA look forward to engaging further with the planning authority to progress the application to a positive outcome.

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APPENDIX 1

PAN submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council

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Proposal of Application Notice Land at Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch Description of Consultation and List of Notified Parties

CALA Homes (West) Ltd, on behalf of CALA Management Ltd, submit a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) in respect of development proposals for Land at Fauldhead in Kirkintilloch.

A public consultation event will be held within the coming months to give all interested parties an opportunity to view and ask questions about the proposals. Specific details of the event will be confirmed once a suitable venue has been identified and availability secured.

The event will also be advertised in the Kirkintilloch Herald at least seven days prior to the event.

The event will have representatives of CALA available to answer any questions. On arrival, visitors will be introduced to the proposals and encouraged to complete a feedback form on what they have seen. This feedback will be used to complete a Pre Application Consultation (PAC) Report that will form part of any future submission.

The following parties will be issued with a copy of the PAN (By email) within two working days of the submission to East Dunbartonshire Council. They will also receive an invitation to the public event:

 Councillor Rod Ackland Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Ward  Councillor Gillian Renwick Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Ward  Councillor Sandra Thornton Lenzie & Kirkintilloch South Ward  Ms Rona Mackay MSP  Ms Jo Swinson MP  Ms Janice Whyte, Secretary Waterside Community Council

APPENDIX 2

PAN Confirmation Letter from East Dunbartonshire Council

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Our Ref: TP/ED/18/0277

Date: 13th June 2018

If calling please ask for: Susan Turnbull Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Southbank House

Strathkelvin Place Ian Conway Kirkintilloch Cala Homes West Ltd G66 1XQ Cairnlee House

Callander Business Park Falkirk FK1 1XE Telephone: 0141 578 8600 Fax No: 0141 578 8575 E-mail: [email protected]

Dear Mr Conway,

Section 35 of The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) and Part 2 of The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

Proposal of Application Notice TP/ED/18/0277

I acknowledge receipt of your Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) for the above development received by the Council on the 18th April 2018.

I refer to the details of the proposed consultation to be undertaken for the above development and note that a public consultation event is to be held at the Waterside Miners Club in Kirkintilloch on the 27th of June between 2pm and 7pm.

With reference to the Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) to be undertaken for the above development, the Planning Authority considers holding a single public consultation event in Kirkintilloch to be adequate in this instance under the terms of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013.

Additionally, the public consultation event must be advertised at least 7 days in advance in a newspaper circulating in the locality of the proposals in order to enable members of the Community Councils, representative groups and the public to arrange to attend the event.

Community Councils must be consulted as part of the Pre-Application Consultation and must be made aware of the consultation dates. It is noted that you intend to notify Waterside Community Council and local Councillors, MP and MSPs. Acknowledging that the 21 day period for the Council to notify the applicant that they require notice to be given to additional parties under section 35B (7) of the Act (as amended) has lapsed, it is suggested that Kirkintilloch Community Council are also consulted on the above proposal.

Please note that an application for the above development can only be submitted after a minimum of 12 weeks of the PoAN being submitted. For the avoidance of doubt the application will be submitted with the documents required by the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and other supporting information as may be required. This supporting information includes but is not limited to a Transport Assessment including a Travel Plan; Level 1 Flood Risk Assessment; Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey; Tree Survey and Retention Plan; Landscaping Scheme; Topographical Survey; Phase 1 Contamination Report; and Drainage Scheme. We will be looking to engage in further pre-application comments following the submission of an indicative layout for the site.

Please note it is your /your client’s responsibility to ensure that all PAC activities are conducted in accordance with the aforementioned legislation and associated Circular 3/2013.

As part of the pre-application process, we will be pursuing a processing agreement with yourselves to ensure that the application is processed timeously.

I trust this is of assistance to you however should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Turnbull Planner

APPENDIX 3

Copy of Public Notice placed in Kirkintilloch & Bishopbriggs Herald

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Wednesday, November 25,2020 Kirkintillloch Herald 29 HOLIDAYS PERSONAL PUBLIC NOTICES

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APPENDIX 4

Banners displayed at the Public Exhibition

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FAULDHEAD / CHRYSTON INTRODUCTION

Overview B8048 BANKHEAD ROAD Welcome to this Public Exhibition for our proposed residential developments at Fauldhead and Chryston, Kirkintilloch. Thank you for taking the time to come along today. CALA Homes are keen to share information with the local community and seek views from them regarding the proposed developments. DUNTIBLAE

Please note that this Public Exhibition MARKET ROAD FAULDHEAD relates to two separate sites - known LUGGIE WATER as Fauldhead and Chryston - which sit adjacent to each other and will be submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) as separate planning applications in due course. CHRYSTON

A Location Plan identifying the sites is shown on the right. RAILWAY GLASGOW-EDINBURGH

Planning Context Both sites are allocated for housing within the adopted East Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan (LDP) (2017) under the terms of Policy 6 ‘Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Communities’. Fauldhead (LDP Site 6.39) has an indicative capacity of 125 units and Chryston (LDP Site 6.35) an indicative capacity of 35 units. Accordingly, both sites are considered to be development priorities, in order to deliver the requirements of the LDP and contribute towards housing delivery on the ground.

CALA Homes submitted Proposal of Application Notices (PANs) to the Council in April 2018 to kick start the formal planning process and this Public Exhibition is being held as a formal requirement of the pre-application consultation phase.

About CALA Homes CALA Homes is the UK’s most upmarket major homebuilder with nearly 40 years’ experience in building new homes in Scotland, the Midlands and the South of England.

Quality design is of paramount importance to us and sets us apart from other developers. Our sensitive approach, design expertise and attention to detail are evident in successful developments such as those in Thorntonhall, Jordanhill, Milngavie and Newton Mearns.

CALA has an unrivalled track record in delivering high quality neighbourhoods in East Dunbartonshire, including developments at Kilmardinny, Woodilee Village, Bishopbriggs and Milton of Campsie.