Pre-Application Consultation Report Land at Market Road, Fauldhead
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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 COPYRIGHT The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of Barton Willmore LLP. 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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 Dunbartonshire Council Appendix 2: PAN Confirmation Letter from East Dunbartonshire 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) (Scotland) 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. 28122/1 1 April 2021 Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report Introduction 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. 28122/1 2 April 2021 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 Woodilee Hospital (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 28122/1 3 April 2021 Market Road, Fauldhead: PAC Report The Site & Proposed Development • 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. 28122/1 4 April 2021 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