MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE 7 July 1999
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MlNUTE of MEETING OF AREA COMMITTEE FOR MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY held in the TOWN HALL, CAMPBELTOWN on WEDNESDAY 7thJULY 1999
Present: Councillor Archie McCallum (Chair)
Councillor Alastair McKinlay Councillor Donnie MacMillan Councillor Robin Currie Councillor Bruce Robertson Councillor Alison Hay Councillor John Findlay Councillor Dugald McKinnon Councillor Alastair BIair
Attending: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Scrvices Manager Angus Smith, Area Social Work Manager Ian Fawcett, Area Environmental Services Manager David Black, Senior Planning Officer, Development Control Jolan Gergely, Area Housing Manager Stewart Clark, Transportation and Property Mike Geraghty, Head of Education in the Community Angus Williamson, Community Education Sheila Baird, Environmental Health Officer Patricia Keenan, Community Development, Housing & Social Work Hugh Blake, Surveyor, Transportation and Property
1. URGENT ITEM
The Chairman decided in terms of Section 50B (4) (b) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and the Committee agreed in terms of Standing Orders that Items 8.3,9, 10, and 12.2 which were not specified in the agenda should be considered as a matter of urgency because of the need for decisions to be taken prior to the next meeting.
2. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 1” JCJNE 1999
The Committee agreed the minutes of their mecthg of lStJune 1999 as a correct record.
3. PRESENTATION OF BEHALF OF HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS AIRPORTS
Alex Johnson, Regional Manager based at Campbeltown, who is responsible for Campbeltown, Islay and Tiree airports gave a brief talk about his responsibilities and aspirations for the airports. As arising therefrom it was agreed to request that the Secretary of State for Defence be invited to meet the Area Committee as soon as possible in order to discuss the future of RAF Machrihanish. 4. TRAPSPORTATION AND PROPERTY SERVICES
4.1 Imposition of a Temporary Weight Restriction to use of road - UC3 Low Askomil Road
There was submitted and noted report by Dircctor of Transportation and Property dated 7* July 1999 on Imposition of Temporary Weight Restriction to use of road - UC3 Low Askomil Road.
(Reference - Report by Director of Transportation and Property Services dated 7* July 1999)
4.2 Imposition of 30mph Speed Restriction in Ardfern
There was submittcd and noted rcport by Director of Transportation and Property Services on Trnposition of 30 mph Speed Restriction in Ardfern
(Reference - Report by Director of Transportation and Property Services dated 7k July 1999)
5. HOUSING AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
5.1 Presentation by Patricia Keenan on the Community Development Process
As arising from the presentation it was agreed the Councillors would be involved at an early slage in the development of local community dcveloprnent strategies.
5.2 Grants
Social Welfare
Decision:
To agree to make the following grant
NAME OF ORGANISATION GRANT
Special Educational Nccds Parents f1,500 Sun~ortGrouu 1 (Reference - Report by Angus Smith, Service Manager dated 7thJuly 1999)
6. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
6.1 Waste Management Partnership Agreement Between Campbeltown Waste Watchers Ltd., and Argyll and Bute Council
There was submitted rcport by Director of Development and Environment Services datcd 7'" July 1999 on Waste Management Partnership Bctween Campbeltown Waste Watchers Ltd., and Argyll and Bute Council
Decision
1. To note the terms of the report 2. To authorise the Chairmm to sign the agreement 3. To congratulate Campbeltown Waste Watchers on the success of the project (Reference - Rcport by Director of Developmen1 and Environment Services dated 7'" July 1999) 6.2 Argyll and Bute Business Development Unit Annual Report
There was submitted report by Cirector of Development and Environment Services dated 7* July 1999 on Argyll and Bute Business Development Unit Annual Report
Decision
1. To note the terms of the report 2. To request more information about the different forms of support offered by the Council 3. To request Ian Downie attend the next meeting of the Committee
(Reference - Report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 7''' July 1999)
6.3 Planning Applications to be considered
The Committee considered and dealt with the applications for planning permission as detailed in the list attached to this minute (Appendix 1).
6.4 Delegated Decisions by the Director of Development and Environment Services
The Committee noted decisions issued by the Director of Development and Environment Services as detailed in reports dated 17thJune 1999.
6.5 Mitigation Management Group for Wind Farm Application at Beinn an Tuirc, by Carradale, Kintyre
There was submitted verbal report by the Senior Development Control Officer on Mitigation Management Group for Wind Farm Application at Beinn an Tuirc, by Carradale, Kintyre
Decision
To note that the heads of agreement for the Section 75 agreement have been issued to the legal department with a view to completion within 4-6 weeks.
(Reference - Pcport by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 7" July 1999)
6.6 Playing Field Expenditure in Each De-Centralised Area
There was submitted report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 7'h July 199 on Playing Field Expenditure in Each De-Centralised Area
Decision
1. To note the report 2. To request a breakdown by ward of the expenditure outlined in the report, to be submitted to a future meeting
(Reference - Report by Director of Development and Environment Services Dated 7'bJuly 1999) 7. EDUCATION
7.1 Playscheme Grants
There was submitted report by Dircctor of Education dated 7'h July 1999 on Playschcme Grants
Decision
NAME OF ORGANISATION GRANT Special Educational Needs parent E300 Support Group Dalintober/Milllmowe E 1200 Kilberry Youth Club E200 Tarbert Village Hall Commitlee 5300 Art Action E555 LochgiIphead After School Club E1000 IDEAS Group E 1200
[ TOTAL 24755
(Referenc.e - Report by Director of Education dated 7" July 1999)
8. CORPORATE ANI) LEGAL SERVICES
8.1 Request from Islay and Jura Health Promotion Project to include Bowmore in the Byelaws which restrict drinking in public places
There was submitted request from Islay and Jura Health Promotion Project dated 26&April 1999 on request to include Bowmore in the Byelaws which Restrict Drinking in Public Places.
Decision
To request the Council to agree to introduce byelaws to Bowmore to restrict drinking in public places.
(Reference - Letter from Argyll and Clyde Health Board dated 26'h April 1999)
8.2 Street Naming, Campbeltown
There was submitted reports by Area Corporate Services Manager dated 7" July 1999 on Street Naming, Campbeltown
Decision
To agree to name the new development at Kilkerran Road, Campbeltown - Kilkerran Park
(Reference - Reports by Area Corporate Services Manager dated 7* July 1999) __
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8.3 Guideline Criteria for the Provision of Subsidised Bus Service
Decision
To nominate Councillors Robin Currie and Donnie MdcMillaIY to be members of the Sub-Group being set up to consider guideline criteria for the provision of subsidised bus services,
9. MILLENNIUM GRANTS
There were submitted applications for Millennium Grants.
Decision
To recommend to the Policy and Resources Committee as follows:-
Group 2000 9 Home Start Kintyre Memories Are E1000 Medium Made Of It 10 Kilrnartin 2000 Celebrating & E500 Medium I 1 Commemorating 1 I 1 52
10. MOTION
At the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Area Committee hcld in Campbeltown on 7thJuly 1999, the Chairman accepted the following urgent motion moved by Councillor Robin Currie, seconded by Councillor John Findlay.
“That Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Area Committee requests the Council of St” July 1999 to release as a matter of urgency, monies from its Repairs and Renewal Fund to allow the repair of the bridge south of Torrisdale on the UC42, as the collapse of the bridge has cut off the community from the village of Portnahaven and is causing severe financial hardship to many businesses.”
Decision
The members of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Arca Committee unanimously carried the motion and aged to request the Council on 8* July to release, as a mattcr of urgency, monies fiom its Repairs and Renewal Fund to allow the repair of the bridge south of Torrisdale on the UC42, as the collapse of the bridge has cut off the community from the village of Portnahaven and is causing severe financial hardship to many businesses.
The Committee resolvcd in terms of Scction 50A (4) of the T,ocal Govcrnmenl (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for thc following 4 items of business on the grounds that thcy were likely to involve the disclosure of cxempt information as defined in paragraphs 13,6 and 9 Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
ENFORCEMENTS
11. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMEYT SERVICES
11.1 Enforcements
99/00008/ENF To take no action
99/OOO14/ENFMIN To continue consideration to the next meeting
1 1.2 Programme of Entertainment 1999/2000
Decision
1. To support the programme of entertainment for 199/2000 2. To request that a review of entertainment be undertaken for future years with a view to moderinising the programme and increasing public interest and awareness 3. ‘To yublicisc the programme at the earliest possible time in order to maximise audiences. 53
12. TRANSPORTATION AND PROPERTY SERVICES
12.1 Proposed Lease of Fields at Kilmory Home Farm to the Mid Argyll Sports Trust
Decision
To agree in principal to lease two of the three fields requested by the Mid Argyll Sports Trusts for a period of twenty five years subject to an acceptable development plan being submitted and appropriate funding being secured and in order that the Mid Argyll Sports Trust can rake matters forward to approve the lease of the two fields in question tot he Sports Trust on an annual basis for the time being.
12.2 Proposed Lease of site adjacent to Glassary Primary School, Kilmichael to Glassary Fund Raising Association
Decision
To declare the site hatched on the attached plan formally surplus to requirements to allow a lease to the Glassary Fund Raising Association for a minimum period of 25 years at a nominal rent, for the purposes of constructing a community play area. 54 Appendix 1
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
TOWN AND COUNTHY PLANNING
APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED BY THE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE AT THEIR MEETING ON 7th JULY 1994
99/0039 1/DET Mr D McLean. Detailed Plannmg Application. Extension of ancillary residential outbuilding (retrospective) and erection of hardstanding (retrospective) and erection of garageboatshed, The Boathouse, Dunaverty, Southend.
Decision
To continue the application to a site inspection to be held at 4.00pm on 20" July 1999 when the decision will be taken.
99/00538/DET Andrew Kirk. Detailed Application. Renovation and extension to existing ruin to form a new dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank, Unit 7 Carnduncan, Gruinart, Bridgend, Isle of Islay.
Decision
That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report by the Director of Development and Environment Services dated 7&May 1999.
99/00580/MIN G McNaughton & Son. Minerals Planning Application. Hard Rock Quarry, Corran Farm, Clachan.
Decision
To continue the applicatiou to a site inspection to be held at 2.00 pm on 20" July 1999 when the decision will be taken.
99/00587/DET Mr & Mrs S Wilson. Detailed Application. Erection of Dwellinghouse, Land South of Redhouse, Whitehouse, Tarbert.
Decision
To recommend that planning permission be granted on the normal terms and conditions and subject to agreement with the Director of Development and Environmcnt Services on the position of the house on the site as described in the report dated 9"' June 1999.
As arising therefrom to request the Development and Environment Services Committee to include timber houses within design policy, since timber is a vernacular material which fits within wooded landscapes. 56
99/00641/OUT Mr Andrew Reid. Outline Application. Erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank and formation of access, land south of Ballywilline Farmhouse, Gobagrennan Road, Campbeltown.
Decision
To recommend that planning pemiission be grantcd subject to the normal terms and conditions because the house will be built in a liollow in an unobtrusive position behind a mound and will not impinge on the landscape.
99/00643/COU MacVicar & MacInnes (Argyll) Ltd. Change of Use Application. Change of Use of Class 6 Store Class 5 Workshop, Oakfield, Ardrishaig.
This application was withdrawn.
99/00722/DET M King. Detailed Application. Erection of Two Dwellinghouses, Land to the West of Carsaig House, by Tayvallich.
Decision
To continue consideration to the next meeting to allow members to visit the site.
99/00740/DET William Alexander Mcnougall. Detailed Application. Erection of Garden Shed, Garden belonging to Sheildaig, Main Street, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay.
Decision
To continue consideration to the next meeting to allow discussions to take place between the Director of Development and Environment Services and the applicant in regard to the shed’s building materials.
Councillor Robin Currie asked that his dissent be recorded.