Argyll and Bute Council Development & Infrastructure Delegated Or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of Handl

Argyll and Bute Council Development & Infrastructure

Delegated or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of handling as required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 relative to applications for Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle ______

Reference No : 09/00569/DET

Planning Hierarchy : Major

Applicant : Infinergy Limited, C/o Savills (L and P) Limited, Chartered Surveyors, 163 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2JJ.

Proposal : Application for full planning permission for construction of wind farm comprising eight turbines (100 metres to blade tip), anemometer mast, upgraded access track, internal tracks and ancillary development.

Site Address : Strone Saul Hill, Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, PA23 8RA. ______DECISION ROUTE

(i) Local Government Scotland Act 1973 ______

(A) THE APPLICATION

(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission

• Erection of 8 wind turbines; • Upgrading of existing forestry track to provide access to the wind farm; • One permanent 75 metre anemometer mast; • Temporary construction compound, temporary portacabin buildings, car park, bunded waste storage bay, concrete batching plant, water treatment area, fuel/chemical storage area; • Installation of underground cabling to connect the wind turbines to the electricity substation; • Formation of hard-standings at the base of each turbine to facilitate installation; • Approximately 5.5km of existing forestry track, upgraded to 5m width, providing the main access with the existing B836; • Approximately, 3.8km of new internal tracks, (5m wide), with associated trench containing connecting cabling between turbines and substation; • Erection of substation/control building;

(ii) Other specified operations

• Local Grid Connection; • Clearance of two areas of forestry plantation; • Two borrow workings (respectively 80m x 65m and 80m x 55m in plan area) to provide the aggregate required during construction (subject of two other separate planning applications); ______

(B) RECOMMENDATION:

This proposal is recommended for REFUSAL for the reasons stated in this report and, it is further recommended that the proposal is fully considered at a Discretionary Hearing which has been 2

necessitated by the number of representations which have been received (over the threshold of 20) ______

PPA-130-209 - Planning Permission Appeal against Refusal of Application by Argyll & Bute Council for the Erection of a wind farm consisting of 14 turbines and ancillary development on land at Corlarach Hill, east of Glen Fyne, Bullwood Road, Dunoon, Argyll. This Appeal was dismissed on the 27 th May 2009.

PPA-130-214 – Planning Permission Appeal against Refusal of Application by Argyll & Bute Council for the Erection of a wind farm consisting of 16 wind turbines, associated concrete foundations (maximum hub height 60metres and blade tip 100 metres), two temporary construction compounds, on-site switchgear and control room station, hard-standing areas, connecting cabling and one permanent wind monitoring mast; construction of 8.2km of access tracks, upgrading of 6.9km of existing access tracks, and excavation of ten borrow pits on land at Black Craig To Blar Buidhe, Glenfyne, Argyll. This Appeal was dismissed on the 22 nd September 2009.

09/01124/DET - Borrow working for construction of wind farm on Land at the Former Borrow Working Adjacent to Forest Track, South West Of Ardnadam, Dunoon – Pending Consideration.

09/01125/DET - Borrow working for construction of wind farm on Land at the Former Borrow Working South Of B836 Near Confluence Of Little Eachaig River And Glenkin Burn, Dunoon – Pending Consideration. ______

(D) CONSULTATIONS:

Scottish Government Climate Change Division (5 th June 2009) - no comments.

Transport Scotland (Development Management) (11 th May 2009) – advise that, as many of the construction loads will be abnormal, authorisation from our Scotland Transerv (ST) may be required and advise that they are consulted on the feasibility of transportation of these items to site.

Transport Scotland (11 th May 2009) - no objection to the proposal subject to conditions relating to: approval of abnormal load routes and abnormal load accommodation measures before delivery commences.

Health and Safety Executive (13 th May 2009) - no comment to make on the environmental statement.

Historic Scotland (8th June 2009) - have set out their view on the principle of the proposed development as it relates to the historic environment. They have some concerns about the impact the proposal would have on the settings of two scheduled monuments: Kilmun Collegiate Church, Tower and Burial Ground, and Adam’s Cave, Chambered Cairn, Ardnadam. However, they advise that overall; the likely impacts on historic environment assets of national importance are not of such significance to warrant an objection to the proposal.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority (5th October 2009) – ‘The National Park Authority formally objects to this proposal due to the likely significant landscape and visual impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource’

Forestry Commission Scotland (8 th May 2009) - advised that the file had been passed to the Woodland Officer for Cowal; to date no formal comments have been received.

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) (4 th June 2009) – object to this proposal on the basis that there is potential for significant adverse landscape and visual impact and insufficient information 3 has been provided on these impacts and SNH reserve their position in relation to possible ornithological impacts until further information is submitted.

Scottish Natural Heritage (31 st August 2009) – SNH object to the proposal on the basis of the information submitted for the following reasons: the development could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important landscape and visual interests and, cumulatively, in conjunction with the proposed Black Craig wind farm, the additional effect of the Dunoon proposal would be significant on a number of viewpoints of national importance and sequential visual experience.SNH has no objection to the proposal in relation to ornithological concerns but recommends conditions to further minimise the impact upon upland raptors. SNH has no objection to this proposal in relation to impact on terrestrial habitats but recommends conditions to minimise habitat loss and compensate against unavoidable losses.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (12 th June 2009) – does not object to the proposal but has concerns regarding the proposal’s potential to impact on golden eagle (Annex 1 species of the EC Bird Directive). RSPB would like to see additional survey work across the area, to provide a better assessment of its importance for raptors. RSPB also ask that mitigation and monitoring is provided.

North Ayrshire Council – no response received.

Inverclyde Council - advise that the application at Leapmoor Forest has been withdrawn and does not, need to be considered; and, in the written statement there is reference to the Renfrewshire Heights SSSI within a 30km vicinity of the application site but it’s not stated that this site is a Special Protection Area providing habitat for the hen harrier which is a protected species. Furthermore, on the grounds of both the visual impact and cumulative impact concerns Inverclyde Council object to the proposal.

West of Scotland Archaeology Service (18 th June 2009) – does not object to the proposal providing a condition is attached to any grant of planning permission to secure an archaeological watching brief and written scheme of investigation to be agreed by the Council and the West of Scotland Archaeology Service.

Scottish Water – no response received.

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) (3rd July 2009) – has no objection on the grounds of: foul drainage; surface water drainage (subject of planning conditions); hydrogeology (subject of planning conditions); management plans and method statements (subject of planning conditions); road and crane hardstanding construction; oil storage; batching plant; watercourse engineering; borrow pits (condition recommended, however, these are the subjects of separate planning applications) and waste management.

Area Roads (28 th April 2009) – No objection subject to applications for road opening permits and road construction consent and planning conditions relating to: visibility splays, access surface, surface water drainage, culverting; angle of approach; bellmouth radius; parking; provision of wheel wash; and signage.

Local Biodiversity Officer (26th May 2009) – has no objection to the proposal and recommend that it should be a condition that a full management plan for the site including the areas designated for habitat management be put in place post development with the proviso that there is an annual report published to determine the effectiveness of the plan and to inform any future management effort.

Access Officer (13 th July 2009) – no objection subject to the developer discussing protection of proposed core paths with the Access Team and conditions protecting non-motorised access be included in any grant of planning permission.

Environmental Health Officer (March 2010) – has no objection to the proposal subject to conditions relating to noise, environmental management, blasting, and a note requiring the Developer to contact Public Protection Service being attached to any grant of planning permission

Ministry Of Defence (MOD) (14 th May 2009) - advise that the MOD has no objection. However, in the interests of air safety, they recommend that the turbines are fitted with 25 candela omni- directional red aviation lighting or if this is unacceptable visually may consider Infra Red lighting at the highest practical point.

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) NERL Safeguarding ( 1st June 2009) – based on preliminary criteria proposal conflicts with safeguarding criteria.

National Air Traffic Services (NATS) NERL Safeguarding ( 9th July 2009) – no safeguarding objection to this proposal.

BAA Aerodrome Safeguarding (12 th May 2009) – no objection - the proposal has been examined from an aerodrome safeguarding perspective and does not conflict with safeguarding criteria.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) (11 th May 2009) – do not object to the proposal but advise that the consultation is undertaken with the Airport licensee/operators, MoD, NATS and BAA to establish their viewpoints.

Glasgow Airport, BAA Plc Safeguarding Team - BAA has no objection to this proposal.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (6 th May 2009) - no objection to the proposal on safeguarding grounds.

Joint Radio Company (18 th March 2010) – does not foresee any potential problems based on known interference scenarios and data provided. If any details of the wind farm change it would be necessary to re-evaluate the proposal.

Highlands and Islands Airport (7 th May 2009) - no objection provided that NATS have no objection that would affect flight routeings to Islay and Campbeltown Airports.

Cove & Kilcreggan Community Council (10 th February 2010) – no objection

Kilmun Community Council (26 th June 2009) – Kilmun Community Council has recently carried out its own survey of approximately 50% of the constituents of the Community Council area who may or may not be affected by the above mentioned planning application, should planning permission be granted. Based on the response rate of 64% of those surveyed, there were 62 objection, 27 in favour and 2 with no view. The percentages equate to 70% objections and 30% in favour. Therefore taking due regard of the response noted above, Kilmun Community Council must object to the planning application on behalf of the community.

Sandbank Community Council (26 th June 2009) – Neither support or object to the proposal based on the poor response to the questionnaire which they circulated. Some opinions predominated in opposing responses received which covered issues which may be summarised as follows: landscape impact; tourism; wildlife; birds of prey; efficiency; community benefit and, carbon footprint;

Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Community Council (10 th July 2009) – object to the proposal on the grounds of: protected wild bird populations in and around the Clyde Estuary, the negative impact of the proposal to Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and to the Clyde coastline by the cumulative, majority of homes within Sandbank and Sandhaven fall within a 2km distance of the proposal at Strone Saul, in direct contradiction of the revised SPP6, Landscape Intrusion, The area is identified in the Wind Farm Policy map as a ‘Constrained Areas’ for commercial wind farms and wind turbines, Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Walks and Access to Green Spaces,Outdoor Access Code laid down in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Disabled Access provision, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Disability Equality Duty, Impact on Tourism, Site Choice Evaluation, Aggregate Mineral Extraction, Transport Safety, Cumulative Impact, Planning Policy, Drainage, Land and Peat Slippage, Site Soil, Water Supplies, Noise, The Operation of Aircraft Radar Equipment, Telecommunications, Radio and Television Equipment, Fire Safety, Shadow Flicker, Privacy, Blade Throw, Archaeology, Historic Buildings, Impact on Wildlife, and Local Views

CONSULTEE RESPONSES RECEIVED POST SUBMISSION OF THE ADDENDUM

Inverclyde Council (25 th January 2010) – As the amendments do not affect the substance of the comments made in their previous letter, they have no further observations to make.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park (20 th January 2010) – position remains as an objection as set out in the letter of 5th October 2009.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority (21 st May 2010) – uphold their objection made in September 2009. ‘The National Park Authority formally objects to this proposal due to the likely significant landscape and visual impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource’

Scottish Natural Heritage (24 th February 2010) – SNH object to the proposal on the basis of the information submitted for the following reasons: the development could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important landscape and visual interests and, insufficient information to enable a full assessment of cumulative impact. SNH has no objection to the proposal in relation to ornithological concerns but recommends conditions to further minimise the impact upon upland raptors. SNH has no objection to this proposal in relation to impact on terrestrial habitats but recommends conditions to minimise habitat loss and compensate against unavoidable losses. SNH does not consider that the likely impacts are clearly outweighed by wider public interests.

RSPB - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (5 th March 2010) – does not object to the proposal but has concerns regarding the proposal’s potential to impact on golden eagle (Annex 1 species of the EC Bird Directive). RSPB would like to see additional survey work across the area, to provide a better assessment of its importance for raptors. RSPB also ask that mitigation and monitoring is provided (response dated 10 th June 2009 provides advice and suggested mitigation measures to minimise these issues.

North Ayrshire Council – No response received.

The Scottish Government Climate Change & Greener Scotland Division (29 th January 2010) – no comments to offer on the Addendum to the ES.

Transport Scotland (25 th January 2010) – Overall there will be a minimal increase in traffic on the trunk road during the operation of the facility and the proposed development is not likely to have a significant impact on the operation of the trunk road network. It is likely that as many of the construction loads may be categorised as abnormal authorisation from our management organisation Scotland Transerv (ST) may be required. It is advisable that ST are consulted as to the feasibility of transportation of these items to site. Due to the frequency and number of these loads it is UK policy to restrict these movements via the nearest suitable port.

Scotland Transerv (ST) – no consultation response received

Historic Scotland (25 th January 2010) – They note from the cultural heritage chapter of the addendum the visualisations provided from the scheduled monuments termed Kilmun Collegiate Church, Tower and Burial Ground (Index no 5260) and Adam’s Cave, Chambered Cairn, Ardnadam (Index No 6552). As they received this information before making their decision on the ES they have no further comments to add.

Kilmun Community Council (26 th June 2009) – requested that further comments on the following be added to their original objection: Tourism; Site Choice Evaluation – Structure & Local Plan Wind Farm Requirements; Cumulative Impact & Visual Impact; Telecommunications, Radio & Television Equipment; Shadow Flicker & Noise; and Impact on Wildlife.

Dunoon Community Council (15 th March 2010) – object to the proposal on the grounds of Visual Impact; Impact on the National Park; Tourism; Employment; Reduced Property Values; Community Survey; recent Public Local Inquiries; and the Dunoon and The National Park Gateway Plan. 6

(E) PUBLICITY:

• POTDEP - A18 Local Plan Potential Depart Adv (21) • S25SLB - S60 Setting of Listed Bldg Ad - 21 Days • SECT23 - Section 34 Advert - 14 Days • ART9 - Article 9 Vacant Land - 14 Days • S25SLB - S60 Setting of Listed Bldg Ad - 21 Days • ART9 - Article 9 Vacant Land - 14 Days • SECT23 - Section 34 Advert - 14 Days • POTDEP - A18 Local Plan Potential Depart Adv (21) • ENVASS - Environmental Assessment Regs Adv (28)

The closing date for the most recent piece of publicity was the 11 th February 2010. ______

(F) REPRESENTATIONS:

At time of writing a total of 814 representations have been received. 188 in support and 626 against. Full details of representees are shown at Appendix C.

Included within the letters of support is a letter from the developer (received 1 st June 2010), which, summarises the Dunoon Wind Farm proposal and comprises: a project overview; details local support for the proposal and identifies the benefits the developer considers the proposal will generate.

It is also important to note that 9 of the Council’s acknowledgement letters were returned as: addressee gone away; addressee unknown; incorrectly addressed; address incomplete, and address not known.

A petition has also been submitted against the proposal with 11 signatures.

Furthermore, a number of representees requested that their right be waived to be sent hard copies of any future documentation from Argyll & Bute Council relating to this application. It has not been possible to meet this request as Development & Infrastructure has a legal obligation to correspond with representees in writing.

Due to the vast amount of written correspondence received only the key issues raised are summarised below and are addressed in the assessment at Appendix B

FOR

Siting, Location & Design

• This is a modest proposal in a good location, the site has been well chosen, the wind farm has been well designed, is of the right scale to minimise visual impact, and fits into the local landscape

Visual & Landscape Impact

• Visibility of the proposal is not a problem, simply a change in the landscape. The Visual Impact of the proposal has been kept to a minimum. While it will be clearly seen from some locations it is not as damaging as many other proposals.

• The existing view from Kilmun and Strone across the Holy Loch cannot be described as tranquil, nor remote and wild - it is pretty urban. A wind farm of just 8 turbines would merely add to the diversity of the existing landscape. In a semi urban area of blanket forestry, massive caravan park or 8 wind turbines the latter is the least invasive.

• It will be clearly seen from some locations – but, no more damaging to a view than roads, houses, fences or bridges. Wind farms are much nicer to look at than power stations, pylons or telegraph poles.

Environment

• Benefits to the environment will outweigh the disadvantages.

Noise

• Beneath a wind turbine there is noise, but at 500 metres it is faint, and besides the countryside is noisy.

Climate Change

• Demand for electricity is at an increasing level - we must accept the truth of Global Warming and find alternatives to fossil fuels. This proposal will reduce the amount of fossil fuel burned, and carbon emissions, contributing towards the reduction of green house gases.

• Global warming could be disastrous for many of the coastal communities of Argyll. This proposal is a great opportunity for Dunoon to contribute to the fight against climate change. Scotland needs to meet the targets for renewable energy.

Future Energy Supplies

• This is the way to safeguard future electricity supplies - as many as possible should be allowed. Wind farms are needed to provide our future energy needs - why shouldn’t we have our share in Argyll & Bute.

Sustainability

• This proposal would be a visible sign that we support green energy and want to protect our planet for future generations. Future generations will be able to see that we have taken every step possible to protect our planet for them.

Economic & Social Benefit

• Scotland has a real opportunity to develop an industry out of renewable energy. In these times of economic hardship no opportunity to create employment and prosperity should be wasted - this is an opportunity that should be taken.

• The Developer will try to use local suppliers - at this economic time short term work would be useful in keeping our young people in the area. We need jobs, we need young people – and we need electricity.

• This area could do with a boost economically and this could help provide it - it may bring some jobs to the area.

Community Benefit

• The developer will provide financial help for local community projects, which will benefit the community of the Dunoon area. There are lots of great community projects that it could fund that will improve the area for local people and visitors.

Tourism

• A small farm of eight wind turbines would not put people off visiting the Cowal Peninsula. The proposal could be seen as a symbol of a responsible community which may make Argyll even more popular in the eyes of the environmentally sensitive traveller.

• There are already a lot of wind farms built around Scotland and no evidence of damage to tourism. Hopefully this project will soon be another tourist attraction on the Cowal Peninsula.

Other Proposals

• Two other applications for wind farms in the area have been rejected by the Council. This is the smallest of the three proposals and the one which most thought seems to have gone, into both to protect the habitat and reduce visual impact. Better to approve this relatively environmentally sensitive and modest scheme than something with a greater impact. If this proposal does not receive permission, a much larger one may do so in the future.

Technology

• I commend & praise the idea because it is a smokeless machine.

• My support dates back to my upbringing in Glasgow. The coal fires that generated, heating, and power had a high price to pay for, in the health of the people. Anything that fights emission of pollution receives my total support.

• Benefits of renewable energy exceed any impact the proposal would have.

AGAINST

Planning Policy/Decisions

• There have recently been two public inquiries regarding wind farms on the South Cowal peninsula – at Corlarach Hill and Black Craig – and the appeal decisions on both these schemes are awaited. Argyll & Bute Council objected to both these schemes as being contrary to its own up-to-date policies for wind farm development. If the Council’s stance is supported by the decisions on these appeals, that will set a clear precedent which should be adhered to.

• The site is surrounded by country identified as Very Sensitive Countryside. This proposal would contravene the multiple policies in the Argyll and Bute Local Plan.

• The planning regulations must be strengthened to give clear indication of where turbines should and shouldn’t be sited and these should be reinforced by a new Scottish Natural Heritage freed from interfering politicians.

Siting, Location & Design

• Wind developments should, wherever possible, be built on brownfield sites, close to areas of demand and away from Scotland’s most sensitive areas of wild land. Scotland is a vast, largely under populated country. There are lots of more appropriate places, close to Dunoon even, where a large set of wind farms could be constructed in the hinterland with minimal continuous visual impact.

• Right “Thing” but very wrong place - This is a totally inappropriate site for an industrial wind farm

Sustainability

• All energy demands impact on our lives, there is a balance where they meet; this has far too many negative implications for the area, an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’ we need to preserve that balance for the future.

• Wind power is one essential part of tackling climate change but if it is allowed to develop unsustainably the renewable revolution could end up doing unnecessary harm to Scotland’s environment.

Flooding 9

• The river Eachaig would be in danger of huge change. The little Eachaig is a river in change, with heavy rains and climate change we have seen the river break its banks on numerous occasions in the last 10 years, these have contributed to parts of land being defined an official flood plain, clearly mapped by SEPA. What will large movements of hill ground contribute to river change going forward?

History & Regeneration

• A great deal of effort and money went into successfully regenerating the local economy. One only needs to look at what was once the derelict former Robertson’s Boatyard – now a thriving marina which must bring thousands of pounds of expenditure into the area every week – to see what has been achieved. Allowing this particular wind farm in this location puts that and many other tourism related businesses at severe risk again.

• The last time such a threat to the local economy happened, it was outside of the control of local people as the decision was taken in the Pentagon and the White House. This time it is firmly in the hands of the people of Dunoon and the rest of the Cowal Peninsula and the responsibility for the financial future of them, their children and grandchildren lies with them and in which they do have a say.

• The village of Sandbank made a huge sacrifice for the Cold War, in hosting an American nuclear submarine base. When the Americans left, the community was left damaged, and had to rebuild, a process still being carried out over 20 years later. Now we are being asked to take a front line role in the fight against greenhouse gases and climate change.

• The area has regenerated after 30 years of American Navy. The Holy Loch and local vicinity have again naturalised, the tranquillity adjoining this has encouraged return of amazing bird life, this does not need to be disturbed again with movement of heavy goods & transport, let alone disrupting a large area of natural vegetation, this I fear would be an epicentre of devastation.

Grid Connection

• A public electricity supply system cannot be operated satisfactorily on the basis of intermittently available sources alone. There has to be some component of base load power plant available to ensure continuity and security of supply. If money is available to improve the present electricity supply system in the Cowal area, it would best be spent improving the reliability of the existing system. Existing electricity distribution infrastructure may need upgraded before connection to the grid – at substantial additional adverse impact.

• If the present direction of development continues, we will end up with a grid system that is not operable. There will be far too many non-despatchable, intermittent sources connected to the system to allow it to be controlled.

Peat

• Much of the Strone Saul ridge consists of substantial peat deposits - development would have no significant effect on carbon dioxide emissions or global warming.

• It is well known that peat/boggy areas are sinks for Carbon Dioxide.

• Excavating large areas of peat/bog in order to construct eight turbines, metmast, upgrade access track, internal tracks and ancillary development, is not a solution to achieving carbon reduction.

• In the short term, disturbance of any substantial peat deposits may release significant amounts of green house gases and add to global warming while in longer-term, does not offer any significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and global warming.

• Wind turbines SHOULD NOT be built on peatlands, anywhere, as the potential encroachment and erosion of the peatland carbon rich environment and habitat would defeat the aims of the proposal to “save” C02 emissions.

• There is an urgent need for a moratorium on wind farm development on peat land.

• EU legislation meant to protect ancient peat land and EU protected birds is increasingly beginning to look like a mockery as wind power companies appear to be exempted from legislation under the guise of “national interests”.

Traffic Issues

• The intrusion of construction traffic and importing the turbines and vast amounts of concrete through a quiet rural area will affect the village and surrounds for a long period.

• The roads are dangerous and inadequate in places already without the increased volume of heavy traffic. Noise will be increased, and the roads themselves will suffer, again a disadvantage to the local people and Argyll & Bute Council who will have to bear the cost).

Community Benefit

• There will be no benefit to our community.

Tourism

• What is needed is people who come back time and time again, and there is nothing more magical than the view from a Western Ferry as it heads towards Hunter’s Quay.

• Dunoon is regarded as not only the Gateway to the Highlands but also to the National Park, everything should be done to enhance and maintain the beauty of the area which tourists come to see.

• This development could adversely affect Dunoon and Mid-Cowal’s tourism industry, which is highly dependent on the quality of its land and seascapes and the related heritage as its prime attraction.

• There are several arts/cultural events/walking festivals which have been encouraged by Argyll & Bute Council and are in their infancy. These have had a positive effect of rebranding the Cowal area from an Industrial area/naval base to the Marine Gateway to the National Park. The addition of wind farms will seriously affect the perception of visitors to the area and undo the progressive regeneration that has begun.

• It is true that tourism on Bute, and indeed in most of Argyll, depends to a very large extent upon the high quality of its landscape and seascapes, which for most people are the number one attraction and reason to visit.

• Tourism in Scotland is heavily dependent on dramatic, pristine landscapes and spectacular views. Wind farms interfere with this process in a very negative way and will deprive the area of its unique quality.

Economic Impact

• This proposal has the potential to damage the tourism-based economy of the area.

• An important local source of income to the area will obviously suffer – people come here to enjoy what we have now, and many may be deterred by the intrusion of a massive blot on the landscape which is totally out of character next to what is basically a Victorian village.

Noise

• There may not be a high volume, but the low frequencies are disturbing and annoying and reduce quality of life.

• Concern that low frequency noises causing health issues

Shadow Flicker

• The movement of the giant rotors would produce a strobe effect at certain times, which would add to their intrusive presence in the landscape. This strobe effect is likely to cause problems for those who are unable to watch ‘flash lights’ and suffer from “Flashing Lights” syndrome.

• Concern that shadow flicker causes health issues

Visual Impact

• The proposed position of the wind farm will have an extremely negative impact on the natural and beautiful views of the area, possibly to the detriment of the visitors of the Cowal Peninsula.

• Such visual vandalism at the marine gateway to the West Highlands must surely be resisted at all costs; as if this scheme goes ahead it will totally destroy the beauty and panoramic vista which makes this part of Scotland so special.

• These turbines would be visible over a wide area, in particular from access routes by both ferry crossings, not to mention from within the National Park itself.

• The views coming across the Clyde are stunning, continually changing, the mountain scene is always dramatic and does not require wind turbines commanding and spoiling the natural beauty.

• The landscape of the clyde estuary (as well as most of Argyll) is incredibly precious and needs to be protected.

• The proposal would have an adverse visual impact on the quality of visitor experience to Benmore Botanic Garden.

Landscape Impact

• The quality of historic landscapes for which the area is renowned would be significantly changed.

• Wind turbines do not “fit into the landscape” as the Scottish executive would have us believe.

• Industrial wind farms should not be located in areas of high landscape quality, and this location is too close to the Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park ‘A Special Place’.

• This proposal would dominate the sensitive landscapes of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park & overwhelm the sensitive landscapes/seascapes/ridgelines – especially all round the Holy Loch & the entire South Cowal peninsula.

• The loss of amenity is of major importance to residents and visitors. Sacrificing the beautiful hillside so near to our village and highly visible from the National Park and as far away as Glasgow, Ben Lomond and Ayrshire is unforgiveable. Aesthetically the turbines are an intrusion to an unspoilt landscape.

• This beautiful area must be spared wind turbines. This proposal is in no way sympathetic to the landscape and will destroy a very peaceful place. People do not go there to view animated landscape. The stillness is an essential part of the experience that visitors are seeking. 12

• There is a presumption against such developments within a National Park and there should be a visual buffer around the Park to prevent the landscapes of the park being damaged.

Cumulative Impact

• This proposal would add unacceptably to the cumulative impact of the four wind farms currently planned around the Upper Firth of Clyde and the eleven already consented/operational across Argyll.

• With five other industrial wind farms known to be proposed around the Upper Firth, including four already in ‘planning’ the effect of another eight giant turbines on Strone Saul, itself over 300m high, would be totally unacceptable.

• This is the third wind farm to be proposed in South Cowal. Instead of considering these applications ad hoc, we urgently need a National Strategy that will look at the cumulative impact of the thousands of new wind turbines that are proposed for Scotland and steer developers away from environmentally sensitive sites such as this.

• The cumulative effect of too many industrial wind power factories in the Argyll area may have a detrimental effect to all living in the area, including wildlife.

Natural Heritage & Ecology

• The Cowal Peninsula is home to a wide range of insect, bird and animal life including endangered Golden Eagle, Golden Plover, Water Vole, and Peregrine Falcon.

• Strone Saul Hill itself is full of outstanding beauty and steeped in History, ancient peat bogs encourage all sorts of wildlife including Black Game which is almost extinct.

• Upland areas such as this application site contain important grassland habitats for wildlife such as Black Grouse and Skylark as well as storing 3 billion tonnes of carbon in peat making them our equivalent carbon stores to rainforests. These habitats are at risk of being damaged and destroyed by poorly planned wind farms, causing wildlife disturbance and decreasing the ability of eco-systems to store carbon stocks.

Built Heritage & Archaeology

• The area is outstanding in its natural and cultural heritage, with recorded local history spanning over 5,000 years. A listed and important Neolithic site is in the shadow of this proposed wind farm, and an ancient drove road passes close by.

• No doubt there are still archaeological sites still to be discovered on the hill.

Property Values

• Property values can be adversely affected by the presence of a wind farm.

Privacy

• As a widow I take my privacy and essence of safety within the isolated surroundings of my home as part and parcel of the insurance of being a private land owner; I feel that the extension of the core path plan would encroach on my curtilage, which I dutifully maintain. My drive connects to forest tracks and runs directly alongside my garden and farmland. The suggested route, both forestry & private roads, is also used as the only route for timber extraction, with use by heavy machinery and timber extraction lorries.

Core Path

• Under the European Convention of Human Rights everyone is entitled to respect of their private lives, family life and home, I ask that you take into account my personal 13

circumstances and layout of the Ballochyle estate and the disturbances and infringement on privacy that would incur to myself and other residents should the core path plan for C223 be passed.

• Like many of the other residents within the estate I feel that the core path route is an excess to the already expansive rights of access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Ballochyle is an individual case

Aircraft & Aerodromes

• Blind spot effect on radar for military and commercial aircraft.

Government Targets

• The government has said that future energy from wind should be offshore. This proposal is not required to meet government targets.

Technology

• There should be greater emphasis on energy conservation, before any so called “green” energy developments.

• Wind turbines are massive and ineffective structures which will not significantly impact the emission of greenhouse gases, because of their inherent unreliability and intermittency, and their need for a significant level of electricity generation back up

• Wind Farms are environmentally destructive and are not able to provide a reliable source of electricity because they rely on wind conditions

• Wind power is based on random energy. If it isn’t windy they stop turning if it’s too windy they have to be turned off.

• The current and preferable hydro schemes seem to produce sufficient power and have much less impact on the environment.

• For less disruption to the landscape and for turbines that work 23 hours a day 365 days a year the ones beneath the waves are the way forward.

• Wind power costs more than double conventional fuel. This wind farm will be subsidised by consumers. It will not directly supply Argyll & Bute homes, nor will it reduce electricity bills. The annual business rate will go to the Scottish Government not Argyll and Bute Council.

Future Extensions

• Once a development succeeds, wind developers have already indicated that it is their preferred policy to apply for extensions to existing developments.

NOTE: Committee Members, the applicant, agent and any other interested party should note that the consultation responses and letters of representation referred to in this report, have been summarised and that the full consultation response or letter of representations are available on request. It should also be noted that the associated drawings, application forms, consultations, other correspondence and all letters of representations are available for viewing on the Council web site at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk ______14

(G) SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Has the application been the subject of:

(i) Environmental Statement (ES): Yes (ii) An appropriate assessment under the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994: No (iii) A design or design/access statement: Incorporated into the ES (iv) A report on the impact of the proposed development eg. Retail impact, transport impact, noise impact, flood risk, drainage impact etc: Yes – Environmental Statement (4 volumes); Planning Statement & a Statement of Community Consultation.

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(H) PLANNING OBLIGATIONS

Is a Section 75 agreement required:

A Section 75 Legal Agreement is not required as the proposal is recommended for REFUSAL However, one would be advisory should Members be minded to GRANT Planning Permission against Officer Recommendation. ______

(I) Has a Direction been issued by Scottish Ministers in terms of Regulation 30, 31 or 32: No Direction has been issued by Scottish Ministers in this case, in terms of Regulations 30, 31 or 32 of the The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 ______

(J) Section 25 of the Act; Development Plan and any other material considerations over and above those listed above which have been taken into account in the assessment of the application

(i) List of all Development Plan Policy considerations taken into account in assessment of the application.

Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002)

Policy STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development Policy STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 7: Nature Conservation & Development Control Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control Policy STRAT DC 9: Historic Environment & Development Control Policy STRAT DC 10: Flooding & Land Erosion Policy STRAT FW 2: Development Impact on Woodland Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development

Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

Policy LP ENV 1: Development Impact on the General Environment Policy LP ENV 2: Development Impact on Biodiversity Policy LP ENV 6: Development Impact on Habitats and Species Policy LP ENV 7: Development Impact on Trees/Woodland Policy LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality Policy LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes Policy LP ENV 12: Water Quality and Environment 15

Policy LP ENV 13a: Development Impact on Listed Buildings Policy LP ENV 14: Development in Conservation Areas and Special Built Environment Areas Policy LP ENV 16: Development Impact on Scheduled Ancient Monuments Policy LP ENV 17: Development Impact on Sites of Archaeological Importance Policy LP ENV 19: Development Setting, Layout and Design Policy LP BAD 1: Bad Neighbour Development Policy LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development Policy LP SERV 4: Water Supply Policy LP SERV 6: Waste Related Development and Waste Management in Developments Policy LP SERV 9: Flooding and Land Erosion Policy LP TRAN 4: New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes Policy LP TRAN 6: Vehicle Parking Provision Policy LP TRAN 7: Safeguarding of Airports

Note: The Full Policies are available to view on the Council’s Web Site at www.argyll- bute.gov.uk

(ii) List of all other material planning considerations taken into account in the assessment of the application, having due regard to Annex A of Circular 4/2009.

• EU, UK Government and Scottish Government policy, • National Planning Framework • Scottish Planning Policy, Advice and Circulars • National Waste Management Plan • Environmental Impact of the proposal • Design of the proposal and its relationship to its surroundings • Access, • Provision of Infrastructure • Planning History • Views of Statutory and Other Consultees • Legitimate Public Concern and Support expressed on ‘Material’ Planning Issues ______

(K) Is the proposal a Schedule 2 Development not requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment:

This proposal a Schedule 2 Development, but, in this case it was considered that an Environmental Impact Assessment was required, due to the potential for significant Environmental Impact.

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(L) Has the application been the subject of statutory pre-application consultation (PAC): This application has not been the subject of statutory pre-application consultation, as it was submitted prior to this process becoming a statutory requirement. ______

(M) Has a sustainability check list been submitted: No separate consideration of the proposal’s degree of sustainability was required as the concept was implicit to and wholly integral with the Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning Process for this case. ______

(N) Does the Council have an interest in the site: Argyll & Bute Council does not have an interest in this site. ______16

(O) Requirement for a hearing (PAN41 or other):

There is a requirement to hold a Discretionary Hearing based on the level of representation received.

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(P) Assessment and summary of determining issues and material considerations

• The proposal seeks the construction of wind farm comprising eight turbines, metmast, upgraded access track, internal tracks and ancillary development on land at Strone Saul Hill, Dunoon.

• The proposal is considered to be consistent with: PAN 81: Community Engagement – Planning with People; Policies STRAT FW 2 – Development Impact on Woodland; STRAT DC 7: Nature Conservation & Development Control; STRAT DC 9: Historic Environment & Development; STRAT DC 10: Flooding & Land Erosion of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002) and Policies LP SERV 4: Water Supply; LP TRAN 4: New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes; LP TRAN 6: Vehicle Parking Provision; LP TRAN 7: Safeguarding of Airports; LP BAD 1: Bad Neighbour Development; LP ENV 7: Development Impact on Trees/Woodland; LP ENV 1 (B): Development Impact on the General Environment Policies; LP ENV 2: Development Impact on Biodiversity; LP ENV 6: Development Impact on Habitats and Species; LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes ; LP ENV 13a: Development Impact on Listed Buildings; LP ENV 14: Development in Conservation Areas and Special Built Environment Areas; LP ENV 16: Development Impact on Scheduled Ancient Monuments; LP ENV 17: Development Impact on Sites of Archaeological Importance; LP ENV 19: Development Setting, Layout & Design and Policies LP ENV 12: Water Quality and Environment; LP SERV 6: Waste Related Development and Waste Management in Developments, and LP SERV 9: Flooding and Land Erosion of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009);

• The proposal is considered contrary to: PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; the Scottish Planning Policy; Policies STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside; STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development; STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002); and Policies LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development; LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

• Scottish Natural Heritage; The National Park; Inverclyde Council; Dunoon Community Council; Kilmun Community Council; Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Community Council object to this proposal. All other consultees are satisfied subject to appropriate conditions/Section 75 Legal Agreement.

• A total of 814 letters of representation have been received.

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(Q) Is the proposal consistent with the Development Plan: The proposal is not consistent with the Development Plan. ______

(R) Reasons why planning permission should be refused: This proposal is inconsistent with the provisions of the Development Plan. All ‘other’ material issues have been taken into account and Landscape Impact, Visual Impact, Cumulative Impact and Tourism Impact issues have been identified which cannot be resolved by relevant planning 17

conditions and are contrary to policy. A positive recommendation is therefore restricted for the reasons detailed in this report and the proposal is recommended for refusal. ______

(S) Reasoned justification for a departure to the provisions of the Development Plan

There is no reasoned justification for a departure from the provisions of the Development Plan in this case.

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(T) Need for notification to Scottish Ministers or Historic Scotland: There is no requirement for notification to Scottish Ministers or Historic Scotland. ______

Author of Report: Arlene H Knox Date: 21.05.2010

Reviewing Officer: Angus Gilmour Date: 24.05.2010

Angus Gilmour Head of Planning

REASONS FOR REFUSAL RELATIVE TO APPLICATION REF. NO. 09/00569/DET

1. Landscape Character & Landscape Impact

The proposed wind farm is sited on the crest of one of a group of undulating, steep-sided ridges, which together form the spine of the Cowal peninsula between Loch Striven and Dunoon. Strone Saul is approximately 2km to the north east of Bishop’s Seat, which is one of the most prominent summits on the easternmost ridge of the peninsula, adjacent to the settled coastline at Dunoon and Sandbank. The topography of the main part of the application site consists of a relatively broad and gently undulating ridge crest which falls gradually northwards and covers an area of approximately 2km long by 1.4km wide. The major part of the site is currently open moorland, and is enclosed by forestry plantation to the north, west and east. The proposed development lies approximately 6km from the boundary of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This area of the National Park is characterised by valleys and high open ridges.

The National Park is intervisible with the surrounding Cowal landscape including the application site and this landscape is important in providing a setting for the National Park and the approaches, gateways and views to and from the National Park. Specifically, Benmore Botanic Gardens Historic Garden & Designed Landscape, and four landscape character types within the National Park. The proximity of the proposed wind farm to the principal coastal gateway to the Park, the Argyll Forest area of the Cowal peninsula and the Clyde coast area which are important in their role in the setting of the National Park and are of concern due to the importance these have for the Special Qualities of the National Park and the nation are important considerations.

Due to the proximity of the proposal to Dunoon, its elevated location and its propinquity to the National Park boundary, it has the potential to impact upon the landscape setting and relationship between the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the Clyde Coast. The proposal would introduce a development which would introduce an incongruous and alien set of structures onto an area of the local landscape currently perceived as being undeveloped and would impact on the scenic and visual quality of the park in its role as backdrop to the Clyde coast, Highland Boundary Fault zone and nationally important panoramas. The scale and elevation of the proposed development at Strone Saul Hill will have a detrimental effect upon the landscape of these important locations throughout the National Park. This proposal will have significant impacts on the landscape character of landscape character types within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park namely; settled loch shore inlands loch (loch Eck only) Open uplands hills; farmed strath floor (strath eachaig) and the landscape character of the designated landscapes: Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Benmore Botanic Gardens. The proposal is likely to have significant landscape impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource.

It is considered that this proposal could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important landscape interests. It is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the landscape character of the following designated landscapes: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park (Kilmun area and summits/ridges adjoining Loch Eck and Loch Long); Argyll and Bute Area of Panoramic Quality; Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park; Benmore Botanic Garden; The landscape character of the following Landscape Character Types (LCT): Steep Ridgeland and Mountains LCT; Settled Loch Shore LCT; Inland Loch LCT (Loch Eck unit only); Open Upland Hills LCT (5 units within zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV)); Farmed Strath Floor LCT (Strath Eachaig unit only); Raised Beach Coast LCT (locally – Lunderston Bay and Ardgowan Estate); Rugged Moorland Hills LCT; Rugged Moorland Hills and Valley LCT

The foregoing considerations are of such magnitude that they cannot be reasonably offset by projected benefits which a development of this scale would make to the achievement of climate change related commitments. The proposal would have a significant adverse Landscape Impact contrary to the provisions of: the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind 19

Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

2. Visual Impact

The proposal will be intervisible with the National Park and the surrounding Cowal landscape which includes the application site, this landscape is important in providing a setting for the National Park and the approaches, gateways and views to and from the Park. Specifically it is considered that the proposal will have an adverse visual impact on Benmore Botanic Gardens (Historic Garden & Designed Landscape) and six key viewpoints within the National Park. The proximity of the proposed wind farm to the principal coastal gateway to the Park, the Argyll Forest area of the Cowal peninsula and the Clyde coast area which are important in their role in the setting of the Park is of concern due to the importance these have for the Special Qualities of the National Park and the nation.

The proposal, due to its proximity to Dunoon, its elevated location and its propinquity to the National Park boundary has the potential to impact upon the visual setting and relationship between the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the Clyde Coast. It would introduce a development whose scale is felt to be anomalous when viewed against the contained visual envelope of Dunoon, would introduce an incongruous and alien set of structures onto an area of the local landscape currently perceived as being undeveloped and would impact on the scenic and visual quality of the park in its role as backdrop to the Clyde coast, Highland Boundary Fault zone and nationally important panoramas.

The proposal will impact upon National Park users by introducing a wind farm development into a range of short/medium/long distance, glimpsed, framed and sky lined views and it is considered that the scale and elevation of the proposal would have a detrimental effect upon the existing views throughout the National Park. In terms of visual impact the proposal will have significant impacts on the visual resource of the following viewpoints within the National Park: - Strone point, Kilmun, Clach Bheinn, Blair Beg, Pucks Glen, Benmore Botanic Gardens, and the sequential visual impacts of the A880 Kilmun – Strone.

Objection is raised to the visual impact from the shoreline and in the hills above Inverclyde which are largely covered by Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and contain a number of attractions including the Greenock Cut. It is considered that the proposed development would have a significant visual impact on the distant landscape to the north-west of the application site and on the settings of the settlements of Dunoon, Kirn and Hunter’s Quay as viewed across the open water from Inverclyde.

Inland the views from the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park are also significant. The Greenock Cut lies within the Park and forms part of the Core Paths Plan for Inverclyde. It is a well used leisure resource for both locals and visitors to the area. The views from The Cut, including those across to the hills of Argyll and Bute, are amongst its many attractions and would be significantly diminished if wind turbines were to become the focus on the horizon, and in particular at this location.

It is considered that this proposal could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important visual interests specifically; the proposal is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the visual resource of specific viewpoints (VP) (representative of parts of the southern Cowal peninsula, the Argyll Forest area of the National Park, and the Clyde Coast). Namely: VP1 Dunoon Golf Club; VP2 Eilligan Hill; VP3 Lazaretto Point; VP4 Strone Point, Kilmun; VP6 Clach Bheinn; VP7 Blair Beg; VP8 Puck’s Glen; VP9 Benmore Botanic Gardens; VP10 Kilcreggan; VP14 Gourock Ferry Terminal; VP15 Greenock Cut; VP16 Inverkip; VP20 Dornoch Point, Loch Eck; and VP21 Glen Kin Footpath.

The proposal is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the sequential visual experience of the following routes: A880 Kilmun/Strone; B833 Garelochhead-Coulport; A770 Gourock; A78 Inverkip- Wemyss Bay; McInroy’s Point – Hunter Quay Ferry; Gourock – Dunoon Ferry; Gourock – Kilcreggan Ferry; Scotways Footpath 192 at Glen Kin; Lunderston Bay local walk/footpath; and Greenock Cut local walk/footpath and the landscape fabric of the site itself.

Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

3. Cumulative Impact

In terms of Cumulative impact it is considered that the addendum presents insufficient information to enable a full assessment to be made of: the cumulative landscape impacts on Landscape Character Types; the cumulative landscape impact on designated landscapes; and the cumulative sequential visual impacts on footpath routes. Furthermore, that cumulatively, the additional effect of the proposal would be Significant on the visual resource of the following specific viewpoint: VP 2 Eilligan Hill. Eilligan Hill is a viewpoint to the west of Dunoon. From this viewpoint, located in Landscape Character Type: ‘Steep Ridgeland and Mountains’, northerly views toward the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park are experienced, along with the easterly views of the Firth of Clyde. From this viewpoint existing and proposed wind farms which would be visible with the proposed wind farm include: Cruach Mhor (visible in combination) and: Wardlaw Wood, Ardrossan 1& 2, Waterhead Moor; Wings Law, Kelburn, Milour Hill and Kairn Hill (visible in succession). The addendum states that: ‘the cumulative magnitude of change brought about by the addition of the proposal would be high and the cumulative effect on Landscape Character and Visual Amenity would be substantial’.

The foregoing considerations are of such magnitude that they cannot be reasonably offset by projected benefits which a development of this scale would make to the achievement of climate change related commitments. The proposal would have a significant adverse Cumulative Impact contrary to the provisions of: the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; and, Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

4. Tourism Impact

Argyll & Bute’s landscapes and townscapes are a major economic asset for the tourism industry. Wind farm proposals should not result in the unacceptable loss of amenity to individuals who enjoy recreation pursuits on land or water. In light of this proposals likely adverse Visual, Landscape and Cumulative Impact detailed in the reasons for refusal above it must be concluded that it would have an adverse impact on tourism for Argyll & Bute and the National Park, their unique landscapes and townscapes being important local and national tourism resources.

The foregoing considerations are of such magnitude that they cannot be reasonably offset by projected benefits which a development of this scale would make to the achievement of climate change related commitments. The proposal would have a significant adverse Tourism Impact contrary to the provisions of: the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

APPENDIX B – RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 09/01518/PP PLANNING LAND USE AND POLICY ASSESSMENT

A. SETTLEMENT STRATEGY & WIND FARM PROPOSALS MAP

This site lies within a ‘Potentially Constrained Area’ in the Argyll & Bute Local Plan Wind Farm Proposals Map and Very Sensitive Countryside on the Proposals Maps. ‘Very Sensitive Countryside’ is defined in the Structure Plan as countryside area which is very vulnerable to adverse development impacts. Development which is compatible with the natural resource of the area may be acceptable in very sensitive countryside locations. Policy STRAT DC 6 – Development in Very Sensitive Countryside allows for renewable energy development in very sensitive countryside locations where supported by Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development. Policy STRAT DC 6 also requires proposals to be consistent with all other Development Plan Policies.

For the reasons detailed below in this report it is considered that this proposal would have a significant adverse effect on: local communities, natural environment, and landscape character & visual amenity. The site is located in a ‘potentially constrained area’ and it has not been possible for the developer to alleviate the concerns of the Council and statutory consultees in respect to constraints which have been identified during the EIA and planning process.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies ; Policies STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside and STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policy LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

B. LOCATION, NATURE & DESIGN OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The Planning Application is for an 8 turbine wind farm at an area of high ground known as Strone Saul to the west of Sandbank and Dunoon. Each wind turbine will have a capacity of up to 2.5 MW, providing a total generating capacity of up to 20MW (equates to sufficient electricity to power 11,000 homes annually). The maximum height to blade tip is 100m and the maximum hub height is 60m.

The following elements are included in the planning application: hard-standings at the base of each turbine to facilitate installation; upgrading of an existing forestry track to provide an access track to the wind farm, from a junction on the B836 near the bridge over the Little Eachaig river; a network of internal tracks within the wind farm; underground cabling to connect the wind turbines to a new electricity substation at the south eastern end of the site; a temporary construction compound; two borrow workings to provide the aggregate required during construction; control/switchgear building and a permanent anemometer mast.

The general design of the turbines and ancillary structures is acceptable with the exception of the control/switchgear building. It is considered that the design of this building would appear unsympathetic in the landscape were permission to be granted. As it is only an ancillary aspect of the wider proposal it is not considered that it is eligible to be included in the reasons for refusal as it could be controlled by means of a condition. In terms of the overall sustainability of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would have an adverse impact on the conservation of the natural environment and character of settlements and land quality.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that providing a condition is attached as detailed above is attached to any grant of planning permission the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy LP ENV 19: Development Setting, Layout & Design of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009). Furthermore, that in light of the proposals likely adverse landscape, visual & cumulative impact it is unsustainable and inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policy STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002).

C. ADDENDUM

In April 2009, the planning application for Dunoon Wind Farm scheme was submitted, accompanied by an ES. SNH and Historic Scotland requested certain items of additional information in their responses. 22

Consequently, an ES addendum (December 2009) was prepared which provided this information relating to landscape, visual and cumulative impact; ornithology and key cultural heritage receptors.

In accordance with regulations, the addendum has been advertised, sent to the relevant consultees, sent to community councils who requested it, and made available for public inspection.

D. LANDSCAPE CHARACTER & LANDSCAPE IMPACT

Landscape impacts are considered in terms of the disturbance, damage or loss of individual features of landscape character, such as streams, woodlands and open moorland. Landscape character is a reasonable starting point for assessing whether a landscape is suitable for wind energy development.

The proposed development lies approximately 6km from the boundary of the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This area of the National Park is characterised by valleys and high open ridges. It is a popular area for tourists and visitors to the Park for quiet recreation and includes the visitor destinations of Benmore Botanic Garden and Kilmun Arboretum.

SNH originally objected to this proposal on the basis that there was potential for significant adverse landscape impact from the proposal and insufficient information provided on these impacts. The applicant has carried out further work in relation to these issues and presented them as part of the addendum. This information includes clarification of landscape and points as well as additional landscape assessment. SNH continues to object to the proposal on the basis of the information submitted on the grounds that the proposal could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important landscape interests

Based on SNH’s landscape assessment it is concluded that the proposal is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the landscape character of the following designated landscapes: Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park (Kilmun area and summits/ridges adjoining Loch Eck and Loch Long); Argyll and Bute Area of Panoramic Quality; Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park; Benmore Botanic Garden; The landscape character of the following Landscape Character Types (LCT): Steep Ridgeland and Mountains LCT; Settled Loch Shore LCT; Inland Loch LCT (Loch Eck unit only); Open Upland Hills LCT (5 units within zone of theoretical visibility (ZTV)); Farmed Strath Floor LCT (Strath Eachaig unit only); Raised Beach Coast LCT (locally – Lunderston Bay and Ardgowan Estate); Rugged Moorland Hills LCT; Rugged Moorland Hills and Valley LCT

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority have also considered the addendum and continue to object to the proposal. This is due to the intervisibility of the Park with the surrounding Cowal landscape (which includes the application site / prospective development) and the importance of that landscape in providing a setting for the Park and the approaches, gateways and views to and from the Park. Specifically these impacts affect Benmore Botanic Gardens HGDL, four landscape character types within the National Park. The proximity of the proposed wind farm to the principal coastal gateway to the Park, the Argyll Forest area of the Cowal peninsula and the Clyde coast area which are important in their role in the setting of the Park and of concern due to the importance these have for the Special Qualities of the National Park and the nation.

The proposal, due to its proximity to Dunoon, its elevated location and its propinquity to the National Park boundary and has the potential to impact upon the landscape setting and relationship between the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the Clyde Coast. The scheme would introduce a development which would introduce an incongruous and alien set of structures onto an areas of the local landscape currently perceived as being undeveloped and would impact on the scenic and visual quality of the park in its role as backdrop to the Clyde coast, Highland Boundary Fault zone and nationally important panoramas. 23

It is felt that the scale and elevation of the proposed development at Strone Saul Hill will have a detrimental effect upon the landscape of these important locations throughout the National Park. It is therefore confirmed that the proposed wind farm will have significant impacts on; the landscape character of landscape character types within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park namely; settled loch shore inlands loch (loch Eck only) Open uplands hills; farmed strath floor ( strath eachaig) and, the landscape character of the following designated landscapes ; Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park itself Benmore Botanic Gardens. The National Park Authority upholds also upholds their formal objection due to the likely significant landscape impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that this proposal will have a significant adverse impact on the Landscape Character’s detailed above and consequently unacceptable Landscape Impact it is therefore inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

E. VISUAL IMPACT

Visual impact relates to the proposal’s visibility and its impacts on views, as experienced by people. In determining the proposals visual impact, the layout of the wind farm has been assessed from key viewpoints. Visually sensitive viewpoints include those where there are views to, or from, designated landscapes (e.g. National Park); however, sensitivity is not confined to designated interests. Visually sensitive viewpoints can include those which are frequently visited by people (such as well-used transport corridors, tourist roads or picnic spots), settlements where people live, other inhabited buildings or viewpoints which have a landscape value that people appreciate (and which they might visit for recreational pursuits such as the National Park or areas for hill walking, cycling or education).

In order to assess the visual impact the developer has selected a series of viewpoints identified to reflect the sensitivity of receptors. These are located in local settlements, transportation corridors, places of cultural/historical interest and known popular viewpoints. It is accepted that photomontages and other visual information can only give an indication of the relative scale of the proposals in relation to the surrounding landscape. There is no disguising the visual impact of the proposal, as 100 metre tall structures will be clearly seen in the surrounding area.

Inverclyde Council has advised that one of their main concerns is the visual impact from the shoreline and in the hills above Inverclyde which are largely covered by Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and contain a number of attractions including the Greenock Cut. They consider that, in comparison to the applications at Corlarach and Black Craig, the location of this proposed development would have a significant visual impact on the distant landscape to the north-west of the application site and on the settings of the settlements of Dunoon, Kirn and Hunter’s Quay as viewed across the open water from Inverclyde.

Furthermore, that inland the views from the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park are also significant. The Greenock Cut (one of the viewpoints used by Infinergy lies within the Park and forms part of the Core Paths Plan for Inverclyde. It is a well used leisure resource for both locals and visitors to the area. The views from The Cut, including those across to the hills of Argyll and Bute, are amongst its many attractions and would be significantly diminished if wind turbines were to become the focus on the horizon, and in particular at this location.

Scottish Natural Heritage originally objected to this proposal on the basis that there was potential for significant adverse visual impact from the proposal and insufficient information provided on this impact. The applicant carried out further work in relation to this issue and presented it as part of the supporting addendum. This information includes clarification of visual points as well as additional landscape assessment.

Scottish Natural Heritage still objects on the grounds of Visual Impact. They consider that the development could have significant adverse impacts on nationally important visual interests Based on their visual assessment they conclude that the proposal is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the visual resource of specific viewpoints (VP) (representative of parts of the southern Cowal peninsula, the Argyll Forest area of the National Park, and the Clyde Coast). Namely: VP1 Dunoon Golf Club; VP2 Eilligan Hill; VP3 Lazaretto Point; VP4 Strone Point, Kilmun; VP6 Clach Bheinn; VP7 Blair Beg; VP8 Puck’s Glen; VP9 Benmore Botanic Gardens; VP10 Kilcreggan; VP14 Gourock Ferry Terminal; VP15 Greenock Cut; VP16 Inverkip; VP20 Dornoch Point, Loch Eck; and VP21 Glen Kin Footpath

Scottish Natural Heritage also conclude that the proposal is likely to have significant adverse impacts on the sequential visual experience of the following routes: A880 Kilmun/Strone; B833 Garelochhead- Coulport; A770 Gourock; A78 Inverkip-Wemyss Bay; McInroy’s Point – Hunter Quay Ferry; Gourock – Dunoon Ferry; Gourock – Kilcreggan Ferry; Scotways Footpath 192 at Glen Kin; Lunderston Bay local walk/footpath; and Greenock Cut local walk/footpath and the landscape fabric of the site itself. SNH uphold their objection to the proposal on the grounds that it would have significant adverse visual impact on a nationally important landscape resource.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority object to this proposal due to the intervisibility of the Park with the surrounding Cowal landscape (which includes the application site / prospective development) and the importance of that landscape in providing a setting for the Park and the approaches, gateways and views to and from the Park.

Specifically it is considered that the proposal will have an adverse visual impact on Benmore Botanic Gardens HGDL and six key viewpoints within the National Park. The proximity of the proposed wind farm to the principal coastal gateway to the Park, the Argyll Forest area of the Cowal peninsula and the Clyde coast area which are important in their role in the setting of the Park and of concern due to the importance these have for the Special Qualities of the National Park and the nation.

The south Cowal surroundings of the National Park lies along the north shore of the Holy Loch before turning inland to follow the B836 to the west.. This area of the National Park has been identified as the Dunoon, Argyll Forest Park and Coastal Villages sub destination. Dunoon is recognised as being a primary gateway settlement to the Argyll Forest Park and coastal villages, with the wider Cowal locale being promoted as the marine gateway to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

The proposal, due to its proximity to Dunoon, its elevated location and its propinquity to the National Park boundary has the potential to impact upon the visual setting and relationship between the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and the Clyde Coast. It would introduce a development whose scale is felt to be anomalous when viewed against the contained visual envelope of Dunoon, would introduce an incongruous and alien set of structures onto an areas of the local landscape currently perceived as being undeveloped and would impact on the scenic and visual quality of the park in its role as backdrop to the Clyde coast, Highland Boundary Fault zone and nationally important panoramas.

The proposal will impact upon National Park users by introducing a wind farm development into a range of short/medium/long distance, glimpsed, framed and sky lined views and it is considered that the scale and elevation of the proposal would have a detrimental effect upon the existing views throughout the National Park. It is therefore confirmed that in terms of visual impact the proposal will have significant impacts on: the visual resource of the following viewpoints within the National Park - Strone point, Kilmun, Clach Bheinn, Blair Beg, Pucks Glen, Benmore Botanic Gardens, and the sequential visual impacts of the A880 Kilmun – Strone. The National Park Authority upholds their formal objection to this proposal due to the likely significant visual impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that this proposal will have a significant adverse Visual Impact as detailed above and it is therefore inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009) 25

F. CUMULATIVE IMPACT (NOISE, VISUAL, AVIATION, LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGICAL & HYDROLOGICAL)

Cumulative impact is difficult to assess and can have significant land use planning implications, particularly in relation to noise, visual, aviation, landscape, ecological, and hydrological impacts. The acceptability of proposals depends on the nature and character of the location, and sensitive visual receptors, wildlife species, and habitats. The Cumulative Impact Assessment considers other existing or approved wind energy developments and those subject to a scoping opinion (where information about the development was available).

Inverclyde Council have advised that in relation to cumulative impact the application at Leapmoor Forest has been withdrawn and does not need to be considered. Their main concerns relate to visual and landscape cumulative impact. In particular, the cumulative impact from the shoreline and in the hills above Inverclyde which are largely covered by Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park and contain a number of attractions including the Greenock Cut. They further advise that the cumulative impact this development would have if the Corlarach and Black Craig proposals were to go ahead is an additional concern. The addition of this proposal would extend the line of turbines further north across a wider area, to the point where they are the dominant feature rather than the landscape itself.

Scottish Natural Heritage originally objected to this proposal on the basis that there was potential for significant adverse landscape and visual impact from the proposal and insufficient information provided on these impacts. The applicant carried out further work in relation to these issues and presented them as part of the aforementioned addendum. This information includes clarification of landscape and visual points as well as additional landscape assessment.

SNH continues to object on grounds of Cumulative Impact to the proposal on the basis of the information submitted for the following reasons: Cumulatively, the additional effect of the proposal would be significant on the visual resource of the following specific viewpoints: VP 2 Eilligan Hill; and in addition, SNH consider that the addendum presents insufficient information to enable a full assessment to be made of: cumulative landscape impacts on Landscape Character Types; cumulative landscape impacts on Designated Landscapes; and the cumulative sequential visual impacts on footpath routes . SNH continue to object to the proposal on the grounds that it would have significant adverse landscape and visual impacts on a nationally important landscape resource, and further advise that the submission of further information on cumulative impact will not alter their significant concerns in this regard.

The National Park Authority continue to object on the grounds of cumulative impact. They recognise that the wind farm applications at Corlarach and Black Craig have been dismissed by the Directorate for Planning and Environment Appeals (case ref no PPA-130-209 – Corlarach and PPA-130-214 – Black Craig). They originally expressed concern that the proposal had the potential to conspire and create a cumulative visual impact when perceived from within the National park. Notwithstanding the above, and in the absence of the developments at Corlarach and Black Craig, the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority has re-iterated concerns in terms of cumulative impact.

The appeal for Black Craig wind farm, as for Corlarach, was unsuccessful and the Reporters findings were that the project would have a "significant detrimental landscape and visual impact’’ on the area and made a specific reference to the visual amenity of the area spread around the Upper Firth of Clyde and adjacent coasts.

In response to the to further assessments of Cumulative Impact in the addendum the National Park is still concerned about the cumulative impact of wind farms in this area of the Cowal peninsula. When consulted by Development & Infrastructure on the proposed Corlarach and Black Craig wind farms they advised that this part of the Cowal peninsula is highly sensitive in landscape and visual terms. This is due to it being considered part of the gateway area to the Park and the Special Qualities of the Argyll Forest Area, close to the approaches to and from the Park and visible from key viewpoints in the Park. These impacts influencing the landscape experience of those living in, visiting and travelling to and from the Park.

The National Park remain concerned that there are likely cumulative landscape impacts on landscape character types and designated sites however are unable to make a clear judgement based on the information provided. 26

Their previous response was concerned with the operational impact of the Dunoon wind farm with the proposed Black Craig wind farm. As Black Craig has now been refused it is not part of the baseline and there are no longer likely to be significant cumulative impacts on the viewpoints at Strone Point, Blair Beg and Clach Bheinn. However, they consider that Eilligan is the only viewpoint to be likely to experience significant adverse cumulative visual effects. This will mean that views to the Park from above Dunoon across the Holy Loch will be influenced by the presence of other windfarms in the Cowal Area and on the Clyde coast.

The National Park Authority upholds their formal objection to this proposal due to the likely significant cumulative impacts on Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park in its role as a nationally important landscape resource.

Consultees have not raised any concern about adverse cumulative impact in terms of: noise, aviation, ecological or hydrological impact. Non-cumulative concerns/comments they may have are detailed in the appropriate sections of this report.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that this proposal will have a significant adverse Visual Impact as detailed above and it is therefore inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; STRAT DC 6: Development in Very Sensitive Countryside Policy STRAT DC 8: Landscape & Development Control; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

G. ECOLOGICAL IMPACT

Argyll & Bute is rich in natural heritage. Several areas of Argyll & Bute have been designated to reflect their international, national or local importance for the protection of species, habitats, geology, landforms, or a combination of these. However, there are many other habitats and species of importance found outwith designated sites. Proposals outwith designated sites, can still affect areas of natural heritage protected under national or international designations. To assist in the consideration of the magnitude of ecological effects SNH and the Local Biodiversity Officer have been consulted

The Council’s Local Biodiversity Officer has advised that they are satisfied that all survey work has been done to an appropriate level. The mitigation measures appear to be satisfactory. However, should the proposal be approved they recommend that a full management plan for the site including the areas designated for habitat management should be put in place post development with the proviso that there is an annual report published to determine the effectiveness of the plan and to inform any future management effort.

Scottish Natural Heritage has no objection to this proposal in relation to impact on terrestrial habitats but recommends conditions to minimise habitat loss and compensate against unavoidable losses.

The application will involve loss of 2.8 hectares of natural habitat, the most important of which are blanket bog and wet heath habitats. The site supports a range of important upland habitats, including peat land habitats listed on Annex 1 of the Habitats Directive. SNH welcome’s the proposed compensation which seeks to restore a greater area of peatland habitat than will be lost to the development proposal.

Should planning permission be granted, SNH would like to receive more details on the proposed habitat management plan, including a justification for why the selected areas have been chosen over others with respect to their suitability for the targeted habitats and species. The final details of the habitat management plan should be subject to a S75 agreement between the applicant and Argyll & Bute Council before construction commences.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that subject to appropriate conditions (should planning permission be granted), the Ecological Impact of the proposal is acceptable and the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT DC 7: Nature Conservation & Development Control of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Adopted 2009) and Policies LP ENV 2: Development Impact on Biodiversity and LP ENV 6: Development Impact on Habitats and Species of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009) 27

H. ORNITHOLOGICAL IMPACT

Development of a wind energy development can affect bird species who may be more sensitive during their breeding season at differing distances from the development. The construction of turbines, tracks and ancillary development in these areas should occur outwith the nesting season. The risk of disturbance to bird species during operation should be seriously considered (PAN 45, 2002).

Inverclyde Council advise there is reference to the Renfrewshire Heights SSSI within a 30km vicinity of the application site in the ES but it’s not stated that this site is a Special Protection Area providing habitat for the hen harrier which is a protected species. This comment has been noted, however, SNH and the RSPB have not raised any ornithological concerns which cannot be dealt with by means of appropriate planning conditions and in light of this the proposal is considered acceptable in this regard.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds does not object to the proposal but has concerns regarding the proposal’s potential to impact on golden eagle (Annex 1 species of the EC Bird Directive). Consequently, they would like to see additional survey work across the area, to provide a better assessment of its importance for raptors. They also ask that mitigation and monitoring is provided (response dated 10 th June 2009 provides advice and suggested mitigation measures to minimise these issues. The developer has agreed that should planning permission be granted they would, as a condition of planning permission be prepared to provide additional mitigation measures for key raptor species such as Golden Eagle. They anticipate that this would comprise an expanded habitat enhancement plan to be agreed with key consultees and Development & Infrastructure prior to commencement of construction of the wind farm.

Scottish Natural Heritage has no objection to the proposal in relation to ornithological concerns but would recommend conditions to further minimise the impact upon upland raptors. Golden eagle and hen harrier are protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and are also listed under Annex 1 of the European Birds Directive and as such they are a material consideration for the determination of a planning application. SNH do not object on ornithological grounds but recommend conditions which will mitigate any potential negative impacts on protected bird species.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that subject to appropriate conditions (should planning permission be granted), the Ornithological Impact of the proposal is acceptable and the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT DC 7: Nature Conservation & Development Control of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Adopted 2009) and Policies LP ENV 2: Development Impact on Biodiversity and LP ENV 6: Development Impact on Habitats and Species of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

I. HYDROLOGICAL IMPACT

Hydrology and the potential effects of drainage from turbine, access tracks and other ancillary development should be considered, as there could be significant effects on or adjacent to the application site. Watercourses, underground streams and private springs should be avoided, and private water supplies should not be adversely affected.

The Scottish Government Climate Change & Greener Scotland Division have no comments to offer on the Addendum to the ES. Scottish Environmental Protection Agency has no objection on the grounds of: foul drainage; surface water drainage (subject to planning conditions); hydrogeology (subject to planning conditions); management plans and method statements (subject to planning conditions); road and crane hardstanding construction; oil storage; batching plant; watercourse engineering; borrow pits (condition recommended, however, these are the subjects of separate planning applications) and waste management.

Concerns have been raised by objectors about flooding and the impact the development could potentially have on the river Eachaig. SEPA have not commented on this issue. It is therefore advisable that the Council’s Flood Engineer be consulted should Members be minded to grant planning permission for this proposal.

Having due regard to the above subject to appropriate conditions and consultation with the Council’s Flood Engineer (should permission be granted) it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of: Policy STRAT DC 10: Flooding & Land Erosion of the Argyll & 28

Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policies LP ENV 12: Water Quality and Environment; LP SERV 6: Waste Related Development and Waste Management in Developments, and LP SERV 9: Flooding and Land Erosion of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

J. BUILT HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPACT

The built and cultural heritage of Argyll & Bute contributes towards the identity of the area, and every effort must be made to protect it. Advice has therefore been sought from Historic Scotland and the council’s Archaeological Service on this proposal, to ensure that there will be no adverse impacts on the site or setting of scheduled ancient monuments, listed buildings, conservation areas or any historic design landscapes.

Historic Scotland advise that from the information provided and identified within the ES, it would appear that the proposed wind farm would have the most significant impact on the settings of two scheduled monuments: Kilmun Collegiate Church, Tower and Burial Ground and Adam’s Cave, Chambered Cairn, Ardnadam.

Kilmun Collegiate Church, Tower and Burial Ground - The tower and burial ground have a primarily inward focus, although its coastal location and views over the sea and surrounding area are of importance for the understanding and appreciation of this monument. These views would not be interrupted, nor would there be a significant impact on the overall character and relationship between the monument and its setting. Adam’s Cave, Chambered Cairn, Ardnadam - Adam’s Cave sits towards the rear of a shoulder of land, below a close-by confluence of valleys and above the coast. The current, immediate setting of this monument is comprised of the farmland and fields that surround it in all directions, including the associated farm buildings, while its wider setting comprises the line of hills to the west and north, the lower shoulder of ground to the south and the wider views over the town and coast to the east. The views to and from the coast and the routes along the land further inland are of particular importance to how this monument is understood and appreciated.

Despite the concern they have raised Historic Scotland do not object to this proposal. It has therefore been concluded that the proposal will not harm any built and cultural heritage within or relative to the site.

West of Scotland Archaeology Service does not object to the proposal providing a condition is attached to any grant of planning permission to secure an archaeological watching brief and written scheme of investigation to be agreed by the Council and the West of Scotland Archaeology Service.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal will not have any adverse impact on the Built Heritage & Archaeology of Argyll (subject to recommended conditions should permission be granted) and is therefore consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT DC 9: Historic Environment & Development Control of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (adopted 2009) and Policies LP ENV 11: Development Impact on Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes; LP ENV 13a: Development Impact on Listed Buildings LP ENV 14: Development in Conservation Areas and Special Built Environment Areas; LP ENV 16: Development Impact on Scheduled Ancient Monuments; LP ENV 17: Development Impact on Sites of Archaeological Importance of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

K. TOURISM, RECREATION & ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE

Argyll & Bute’s landscapes and townscapes are a major economic asset for the tourism industry. Wind farm proposals should not result in the unacceptable loss of amenity to individuals who enjoy recreation pursuits on land or water. Proposals should also have no adverse effect on any existing or proposed public access for walking, cycling or horse riding, unless it retains existing or potential public access, while maintaining or enhancing its amenity value; or an alternative access is provided, which must be no less attractive and is safe and convenient for public use. In light of this proposals likely adverse Visual, Landscape and Cumulative Impact detailed above it must be concluded that it would have an adverse impact on tourism for Argyll & Bute and the National Park, their unique landscapes and townscapes being important local and national tourism resources.

In relation to access and recreation Scottish Natural Heritage has no objection and advise that any signage, guidance or alternative routing should be compliant with the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and the guidance set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Furthermore, that the applicant should liaise with the Local Authority access officer regarding the potential recreational use of the site. The 29

Access Officer has advised that the proposal affects the proposed Core Paths No C211 and C223 and that protection of these proposed Core Paths should be discussed with them. It is recommended that conditions protecting non-motorised access be included in any grant of planning permission. The developer has undertaken discussions with the Access Manager.

Concerns have been raised by objectors in relation to the proposed Core Path and Ballochyle, which is located to the north of the B836. The Council has proposed a specific ‘Aspirational Route’ which would run between the Core Path PCP223 to the north of the wind farm, run south west on the east side of Glen Kin past Stronsaul to Giant’s Knowe, south east to Bishop’s Seat, east to Eilligan, further north east on the edge of the woodland area, and the southern edge of the wind farm site, before turning south towards Bishop’s Glen, then looping back north, west of Bishop’s Glen to meet the wind farm access route/Tilhill Forestry Trial/Core path PCP211, and via the western banks of Loch Loskin returns to Sandbank.

The ES shows the Core Paths within the vicinity of the wind farm and the 'Aspirational Route'. The . 'Aspirational Routes' are paths put forward by the Council which could at some point be facilitated by new development proposals (e.g. planning gain). Core Paths are much firmer proposals and are less associated with / reliant on, other development. Core Path C223 which the Ballochyle Estate have problems with, has not been put forward as part of this wind farm scheme. It has been denoted in the Core Path Consultation which the council undertook. Consequently the concerns raised by the Estate relate to the Council's own proposals.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal will not have any adverse impact on access and is consistent with the provisions of Policy LP ENV 1 (B): Development Impact on the General Environment of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009). Furthermore, it is considered that this proposal will have an adverse impact on the tourism industry and tourism resources and it is therefore inconsistent with the provisions of the Scottish Planning Policy and PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies; Policies STRAT SI 1: Sustainable Development; Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2009) and Policies LP ENV 10: Development Impact on Areas of Panoramic Quality; LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

L. IMPACT ON WOODLAND

If a wind energy development will result in the felling and reshaping of existing woodland, a forest design plan, including felling and restructuring, proposals should be supplied as part of the application. The forest design plan should be carried out and presented in accordance with Forestry Commission guidelines.

Two habitat enhancement areas are identified in the Environmental Statement. The first woodland area currently consists of a 200m wide belt of commercial (sitka spruce)forestry plantation which adjoins the north eastern edge of the wind turbine area. This area is proposed to be felled to provide additional separation distance for bat species, to reduce turbulence effects on the nearest turbines and to provide enhanced habitat. It is proposed that the felled trees will be cut into small pieces and dispersed onto the area and left to provide enhanced habitat for invertebrates and other species. It is intended that the area would be managed to facilitate the regeneration of natural habitats (for example, by removing spruce saplings).

The second area currently consists of an area of checked spruce forest approximately 400m wide adjoining the south eastern edge of the wind turbine area and immediately to the south of Eilligan Hill. Within this area it is proposed that the spruce trees be felled and the area restored to blanket bog.

The Forestry Commission Scotland was consulted on this application. However, to date, despite repeat consultation, no formal consultation response has been received. Due to the length of time this proposal has remained undetermined it is not considered appropriate to delay matters any further. The developer has identified suitable mitigation measures to accommodate for any loss of woodland required to implement the proposal. Should planning permission be granted it is recommended that these mitigation measures be secured by means of an appropriate planning condition/secured by Section 75 Legal Agreement.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal will not have any adverse impact on woodland and is therefore consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT FW 2 – Development Impact on Woodland of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002) and Policy LP ENV 7: Development Impact on Trees/Woodland of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009).

M. NOISE

Noise level is another important issue raised by several objectors. The developer has confirmed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Officer that the requirements of PAN 56 will be met in relation to noise and its impact on neighbouring residential properties.

In assessing the impact of noise from this proposal the Service had regard to the best practice document published by ETSU and the DTI “The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms (ETSU-R-97). This is accepted as a national reference for the assessment of noise from wind farms and details criteria and standards that should be considered and applied.

The Environmental Health Officer has no objection to the proposal subject to conditions relating to noise (during construction and operation), environmental management, blasting, and a note requiring the Developer to contact Public Protection Service being attached to any grant of planning permission Development & Infrastructure consider that the proposal will not have a significant impact on the adjacent noise sensitive properties in respect of noise disturbance provided the safeguarding conditions are applied.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal will not have any adverse noise impact and is consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policies LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines and LP BAD 1: Bad Neighbour Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

N. SHADOW FLICKER & ICE THROW

Another issue to be considered is that of shadow flicker. Under certain combinations of geographical position, time of day and time of year the sun may pass behind the rotor and cast a shadow over neighbouring properties. When the blades rotate, the shadow flicks on and off; the effect known as “shadow flicker”.

The seasonal duration of this effect can be calculated from the geometry of the machine and the latitude of the potential site. PAN 45 advises that where separation is provided between wind turbines and nearby dwellings (as a general rule 10 rotor diameters), At the proposed site this distance is 800 metres and the nearest property is 900 metres from the turbines (Stronsaul Cottages) consequently, “shadow flicker” should not be a problem. The ES indicates that shadow flicker is not likely to have a significant detrimental effect as no properties are within 800 metres radius and has further supported this by undertaking shadow contour calculations to confirm that there would be a negligible impact from shadow flicker. The Council’s Environmental Health Officer has confirmed that “shadow flicker” is not a problem for this proposal.

Another matter which has been taken into consideration is ‘Ice Throw’. In certain cold weather conditions, ice can build up on wind turbine blades and, if this occurs fragments of ice might be released when the turbine is started. To mitigate against any potential ice throw, vibration sensors can be fitted to turbine blades to prevent turbines from operating when the presence of ice is detected, thereby negating the risk of ice fragments being released. Specific ice detection systems could also be incorporated if necessary. In light of this, the ES concludes that residual effects on receptors in terms of ice throw will be negligible. The Council’s Environmental Health Officer has not detailed any objection to the proposal in terms of “ice- throw”, it is therefore concluded that in this regard the proposal is acceptable.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in terms of ‘Shadow Flicker’ and that it will not have any adverse impact on amenity and is consistent with the Provisions of Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policies LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines and LP BAD 1: Bad Neighbour Development of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

O. TELEVISION RECEPTION

Television reception can be affected by wind turbines. This is of a predictable nature, and can be alleviated by installing or modifying the local repeater station or some cable connection. Terrestrial television services for domestic reception within the UK are the joint responsibility of the BBC and Ofcom. In the event of television reception problems, there may be straightforward potential solutions such as improving the receiving aerials or providing affected households with an alternative source of suitable television signals – off air from a different transmitter, from an existing cable system, or in some circumstances from a satellite. This source should be analogue or digital. Details of this would need to be included in a Section 75 Legal Agreement should planning permission be granted for the proposal.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is acceptable and that it will not have any adverse impact on amenity and is consistent with the Provisions of Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policy LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

P. AIRCRAFT, AERODROMES & TECHNICAL SITES (SAFEGUARD ZONES & ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)

Tall structures such as wind turbines can potentially interfere with electromagnetic transmissions of aviation operations, depending on their size, shape, construction materials and location. Their support structure and rotating blades can have an effect on communication, navigation and surveillance by giving off false radar returns and masking (shadowing) genuine aircraft returns.

Tall structures can also act as obstructions to low flying aircraft as they take off and land or interfere with visual aids such as landing lights. There are also issues of cumulative impacts that should be considered - Cumulative impact is a significant concern to the British Aviation Authority (BAA). For this reason, major airports and technical sites (civil and military) are must be safeguarded. Consequently, the relevant licensee and operators were consulted on this proposal and have confirmed subject to certain conditions that they are satisfied with the proposal.

Defence Estates has no objection. However, in the interests of air safety, they recommend that the turbines are fitted with 25 candela omni-directional red aviation lighting at the highest practical point.

BAA Airports (for and on behalf of Glasgow Airport Limited) advise that the proposal has been examined from an aerodrome safeguarding perspective and does not conflict with safeguarding criteria. BAA has no objection to this proposal. Glasgow Prestwick Airport advise that the wind farm in question is located approximately 60km from and is completely terrain shielded from their Primary Surveillance Radar. Therefore they have no objection to the proposal on safeguarding grounds.

Highlands and Islands Airport advised that at the given position and height, this development lies outside the safeguarded surfaces for Campbeltown and Islay Airports. They therefore have no objection provided that NATS have no objection that would affect flight routeings to Islay and Campbeltown Airports.

The Civil Aviation Authority has no objection to the proposal providing consultation with the Airport licensee/operator and that both the MoD and NATS are provided with the opportunity to comment upon the application and that any concerns expressed are taken into account during any related future planning deliberations.

BAA Aerodrome Safeguarding has no objection to the proposal; it has been examined from an aerodrome safeguarding perspective and does not conflict with safeguarding criteria.

National Air Traffic Services advise that although the proposed development is likely to impact their electronic infrastructure they have no safeguarding objection to this proposal.

Development & Infrastructure is therefore confident that any potential conflicts with aircraft operators have been resolved and the siting of the wind turbines will not have any negative implications for flight paths, airport radar or civilian or military communications.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT RE 1: Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development Argyll & Bute 32

Structure Plan (approved 2002) and Policies LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development and Policy LP TRAN 7: Safeguarding of Airports of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

Q. ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)

Wind turbines produce electro-magnetic radiation, which can interfere with broadcast communications and signals. It is impossible to obtain a definite picture of all the transmission routes across any proposed site for a wind energy development due to the large number of bodies who use communication systems.

Relevant authorities and bodies which use communication systems such as: Defence Estates, British Aviation Authority, Civil Aviation Authority, National Air Traffic Control Service, Ofcom, and the Joint Radio Company have been consulted in order to identify any potential wireless communication issues and have confirmed that the proposal would have no adverse impact on the communication networks under their jurisdiction.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policy STRAT RE 1: Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (approved 2002) and Policies LP REN 1: Commercial Wind Farm and Wind Turbine Development and Policy LP TRAN 7: Safeguarding of Airports of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009)

R. ROAD NETWORK & TRANSPORT MATTERS

Transport Scotland have no objection to the proposal providing the proposed route(s) for any abnormal loads on the trunk road network are approved by them, as the trunk roads authority prior to the event; any accommodation measures required including the temporary removal of street furniture, junction widening, traffic management etc.are similarly approved; and, any additional signing or temporary traffic control measures deemed necessary due to the size or length of any loads being delivered or removed are undertaken by a recognised QA traffic management consultant and approved by them before delivery commences. These conditions are required to minimise interference and maintain the safety and free flow of traffic on the Trunk Road as a result of the traffic moving to and from the development and to ensure that the transportation will not have any detrimental effect on the road and structures along the route.

Transport Scotland (Development Management) further advise that: ‘Overall there will be a minimal increase in traffic on the trunk road, during the operation of the facility, therefore the proposed development is not likely to have a significant impact on the operation of the trunk road network. However, it is likely that as many of the construction loads may be categorised abnormal, authorization from their management organization Scotland Transerv (ST) may be required.

Transport Scotland advised that ST be consulted on the feasibility of transportation of items to site and that due to the frequency and number of these loads it is UK policy to restrict these movements via the nearest suitable port. Despite Development & Infrastructure consulting Scotland Transerv and providing additional information requested by them to enable them to respond, no response has been received. Consequently, should Members be minded to grant planning permission for this proposal, it may be necessary to attach a planning condition to ensure the approval of Scotland Transerv is received.

The Area Roads Engineer has no objection to the proposal subject to applications for road opening permits and road construction consent and planning conditions relating to: visibility splays, access surface, surface water drainage, culverting; angle of approach; bellmouth radius; parking; provision of wheel wash; and signage should the proposal be approved.

Having due regard to the above and subject to the recommended conditions should planning permission be granted it is considered that the proposal will not have any adverse Road Network or Transport Impact and the proposal is consistent with the provisions of Policies LP TRAN 4: New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes and LP TRAN 6: Vehicle Parking Provision of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009).

S. INFRASTRUCTURE

The Environmental Health Officer has advised that the construction phase of this proposal has the potential to have a detrimental impact to water quality given the earth moving works, construction and 33

general transportation issues. However, from an assessment of private water supplies in the area the proposed development will not affect any properties. The abstraction points for the Stronsaul and Glenkin are on the west of Glenkin Burn and will not be affected in any way. The Environmental Statement has recognised the need to protect all water catchment areas from sources of pollution and has cited SEPA guidance will be implemented. Scottish Water has not responded to Development & Infrastructure’s consultation on this proposal.

Having due regard to the above it is concluded that the proposal will not have any adverse impact on private water supplies and is therefore consistent with the provisions of Policy LP SERV 4: Water Supply of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

T. HEALTH & SAFETY

The Health and Safety Executive were consulted on this application and made no comment on the environmental statement.

Having due regard to the above it is concluded that the proposal is acceptable to the Health & Safety Executive.

U. WIND REGIME

Wind farm proposals should be located in areas of suitable wind speeds. An anemometer which was subject to separate planning permission has been erected on site for quite some time and has provided data demonstrating that wind speed on site is at an acceptable level.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in terms of Wind Regime.

V. GRID NETWORK

The best wind speeds are often some distance from a national grid connection point. There are also issues relating to the capacity of the national grid, and although this is not a matter of land use policy, many wind farm proposals may sit in abeyance for a number of years before capacity can be made available.

The national grid infrastructure (the substation) has been considered as a part of the planning application for the proposed wind farm and mitigation to reduce the impact of the sub-station (design and landscaping) should be controlled by means of a planning condition should permission be granted for the proposal. The proposed cabling is sensitively routed and shall be underground in channels at the sides of the access tracks, which will reduce visual impact.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the proposed means of connection to the National Grid is acceptable in terms of Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policy LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

W. COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Several representees have raised the issue of ‘Community Benefit’. The wind farm developer may wish to play an active role in the community and is encouraged to negotiate directly with the local community rather than engaging with Development & Infrastructure on this issue. This issue has not been considered as a ‘material planning issue’ in the determination of this proposal.

Having due regard to the above it should be noted that this is not a ‘material planning consideration in the determination of this proposal.

X. DECOMMISSIONING

Wind turbines are temporary structures, with an estimated life span in the region of 25 years, and decommissioning needs to be considered.

A requirement for decommissioning and site clearance should be included in the planning condition(s) and/or legal agreement should the application be approved, which will be triggered by either the expiry of the permission or if the project ceases to operate for a specific period (PAN 45, 2002).

Scottish Natural Heritage have advised that at the end of the wind farm’s operational life of 25 years, any tracks not required for subsequent estate management should be restored in such a way as to reflect the adjacent semi-natural habitats, using best practice. Should the application be approved it is recommended that this advice is incorporated into the decommissioning condition/Section 75 Legal Agreement.

Having due regard to the above, as decommissioning can be controlled by condition/Section 75 Legal Agreement, it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in terms of Policy STRAT RE 1: Wind Farm/Wind Turbine Development of the Argyll & Bute Structure Plan (Approved 2002) and Policy LP REN 1: Wind Farms & Wind Turbines of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (Adopted 2009).

Y. SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ADVICE

Scottish Planning Policy

Planning authorities should support the development of wind farms in locations where the technology can operate efficiently and environmental and cumulative impacts can be satisfactorily addressed. Development plans should provide a clear indication of the potential for development of wind farms of all scales, and should set out the criteria that will be considered in deciding applications for all wind farm developments including extensions. The criteria will vary depending on the scale of development and its relationship to the characteristics of the surrounding area, but are likely to include: landscape and visual impact; effects on the natural heritage and historic environment; contribution of the development to renewable energy generation targets; effect on the local and national economy and tourism and recreation interests; benefits and disbenefits for communities; aviation and telecommunications; noise and shadow flicker, and cumulative impact.

The design and location of any wind farm development should reflect the scale and character of the landscape. The location of turbines should be considered carefully to ensure that the landscape and visual impact is minimised.

Planning Advice Note 45 Renewable Energy Technologies

Developers should seek to ensure that through good siting and design, landscape and visual impacts are limited and appropriate to the location. The visual effect will be dependent on the distance over which a wind farm may be viewed, whether the turbines can be viewed adjacent to other features, different weather conditions, the character of the development and the landscape and nature of the visibility.

Having due regard to the above and based on the likely adverse Landscape & Visual Impact it is considered that the proposal is inconsistent with this advice.

Planning Advice Note 81 Community Engagement – Planning with People

Community engagement and consultation at all stages is an increasingly important aspect of all development proposals, as a result of the responsibility set out in the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006. This PAN provides advice on how best to carry out the community engagement process. This application was submitted prior to the requirement for Pre-Application Consultation becoming statutory. However, the developer has undertaken community engagement and has submitted the results in their ‘Statement of Community Consultation’ document.

Scottish Government is strongly committed to developing wind power and other renewable technologies. It is Government policy to seek to stimulate the development of new renewable energy sources whenever they have the prospect to be economically attractive and environmentally acceptable in order to contribute to diverse, secure and sustainable energy supplies and a reduction in the emission of pollutants. As a result a market based support mechanism for renewable energy has been introduced which places an obligation on electricity suppliers to buy an increasing proportion of their electricity from renewable sources. This is called the Renewables Obligation Scotland (ROS) and to enable this to happen the Government has advised Planning Authorities in its National Planning Guidance to provide 35

positively for renewable energy developments where this can be achieved in an environmentally acceptable manner.

Having due regard to the above it is considered that the developer has engaged with the community and the proposal is consistent with the provisions of PAN 81: Community Engagement – Planning with People. However, due to the potential adverse landscape, visual and cumulative impact the development could have it is considered that the proposal is inconsistent with the provisions of PAN 45: Renewable Energy Technologies and the Scottish Planning Policy.

Z. CONCLUSION

This application has attracted a significant level of public interest, albeit there are more representations against than in support. Development & Infrastructure’s recommendation is based on inter alia Scottish Planning Policy & Advice, the Council’s Policies, Supporting documents (ES), the responses from consultees and points made by interested parties. The degree of weight to be attached to the representations has not been based purely on the numbers but on the nature and content of the ‘material’ planning considerations they have highlighted.

The assessment of this proposal has been a matter of balancing highly subjective criteria and a degree of judgement in deciding whether this particular development is appropriate or not. Environmental Impact Assessment has played a major role in the determination of this proposal. The final evaluation of this proposal being an assessment of the overall significance of impact of the whole range of issues.

Having due regard to all of the above it is considered that the proposal will have adverse landscape, visual and cumulative impact and is therefore inconsistent with the provisions of the policies in the Development Plan and the advice of Statutory Consultees as documented above. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be REFUSED, subject to a Discretionary Hearing.

APPENDIX C – REPRESENTATIONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 09/00569/DET

AGAINST THE PROPOSAL

1 Billerwell Farm Cottage Bonchester Bridge Hawick 15/06/200 Ms Dorothy Amos TD9 8JF 9 1 Boden Quadrant Motherwell 02/07/200 C Rodger ML1 3UX 9 1 Boden Quadrant Motherwell 02/07/200 S Rodger ML1 3UX 9 1 Boden Quadrant Motherwell 02/07/200 David Rodger ML1 3UY 9 1 Churchill Wood Inverneil Ardrishaig 13/06/200 Dorothy And Michael Bradley PA30 8ES 9 1 Coppits Hill Yeovil Somerset 02/07/200 I Hewlett BA21 3PN 9 1 Coppits Hill Yeovil Somerset 02/07/200 Mr And Mrs I Pontin-Hewlett BA21 3PN 9 1 Craigend House Shore Road Kilmun Argyll 18/06/200 J C Massey PA23 8SE 9 1 Eachaig Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Mr Gordon McLean PA28 8SJ 9 1 Maplewood Drive Levittown Bucks County PA USA 14/06/200 Ms Patricia Rossi 19056 9 1 Matheson Terrace Wyndham Road Innellan 04/06/200 Mr James Bicket Argyll 9 1 North Bragar Isle Of Lewis 14/06/200 Ms Catriona Campbell HS2 9DA 9 1 Nursery Cottages Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Mr Andrew T MacDonald PA23 8SE 9 1 Nursery Cottages Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Ms Pamela MacDonald PA23 8SE 9 1 Shore Road Innellan Argyll 02/07/200 K Bennett PA23 7TD 9 1 Shore Road Innellan Dunoon Argyll 02/07/200 HR Bennett PA23 7TD 9 Ann Russell 1 Springbank Gardens 02/07/200 37

Lawthorn 9 Irvine KA11 2BY 1 Springbank Gardens Lawthorn Irvine 02/07/200 Watson Russell KA11 2BY 9 1 Stronsaul Cottages Glen Kin By Sandbank 24/06/200 Mr And Mrs Adams PA23 8RD 9 1 Waterhaughs Grove Glasgow 02/07/200 Jennifer Grant G33 1RS 9 1 Waterhaughs Grove Glasgow 02/07/200 Peter Hamilton G33 1RS 9 10 Clayton Avenue Leyland Lancs 02/07/200 Martin Smythies PR25 1AT 9 10 Clayton Avenue Leyland Preston Lancs 02/07/200 Lorraine McCallum PR25 1AT 9 10 Craigie Place Crosshouse Kilmarnock 02/07/200 Andrew Freer KA2 0JR 9 10 Craigie Place Crosshouse Nr. Kilmarnock Ayreshire 02/07/200 Patricia Freer KA2 0JR 9 10 Croft Avenue East Ardsley Wakefield West Yorkshire WF3 2AD Argyll And Bute 02/07/200 Jonathan Loring PA34 5JJ 9 10 Giffen Place Strathaven 02/07/200 Lesley Finlayson HL10 6HE 9 10 Marina Court Bellshill 02/07/200 Isabel Dunn ML4 2SD 9 10 Marina Court Bellshill 02/07/200 William Dunn ML4 2SD 9 10 Mulgrew Avenue Saltcoats Ayrshire 02/07/200 Hugh Finnigan KA21 6HP 9 10 Onslow Close Weston Green Dorothy Barker Corinne Barker Roger Edwards Thames Ditton 15/06/200 Max Edwards KT7 0JH 9 10 Port Of Ness Isle Of Lewis 13/06/200 Mr Michael Robson HS2 0XA 9 10 St Michaels Close Shalfleet Isle Of Wight 14/06/200 Mr Richard Barker PO30 4PH 9 10 Westfield Strone 18/06/200 Mr Samuel Weir Argyll 9 38

102 Springfield Road Linlithgow 15/06/200 Mr Kenneth Potter EH54 7JW 9 105 Alexandra Parade Dunoon Argyll 13/06/200 Hennie Heijgelaar Bushoff PA23 8AN 9 105 Alexandra Parade Dunoon Argyll 03/06/200 Tjapko Heijgelaar PA23 8AN 9 105 Crosswood Terrace Tarbrax West Calder West Lothian 13/06/200 Ms Jenifer Whyte EH55 8XE 9 11 Tandlehill Road Kilbarchan 15/06/200 Ms Elizabeth Walker PA10 2DF 9 11 Wareside Close Welwyn Garden City Herts 15/06/200 Mr K Smith AL7 2LG 9 110 Cross Skigersta Road Ness Isle Of Lewis 15/06/200 Marion Morrison And Christina Morrison HS2 0TH 9 11003 Lower McDowell Road Junction City Kansas Geary County USA 13/06/200 Margy Stewart And Ronald Young 66441 9 12 Bute Village Hunters Quay Dunoon 02/07/200 Elizabeth C. McGhee Argyll 9 12 Duchess Park Helensburgh 03/06/200 Ms Kathleen Siddle G84 9PY 9 12 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 M And E Byers PA23 8SA 9 12 Moor View Melkridge Haltwhistle Northumberland 14/06/200 Stewart J Hingston And Majorie Hingston NE49 0LS 9 12 Ros Mhor Gardens Sandbank Dunoon 02/06/200 Mr Rob Sinclair PA23 8FA 9 12 Scotland Road Dry Drayton Cambridge Cambs 09/07/200 Mr Gavin Walker CB23 8BN 9 121 Brechland Road Cinwood Paisley 02/07/200 Kate Rennie PA3 3RS 9 125A Meikie Riggs Drive Paisley 02/07/200 Graeme Murdoch PA2 9SN 9 13 Colinsay Hunters Quay Holiday Village 02/07/200 Lorraine Scott Dunoon 9 39

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13 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 K Wilson PA23 8SA 9 13 Rotten Greet Hartley Wintney Hants 14/06/200 Jenny Barber And Ted Barber RG27 8BJ 9 13 Terez U. Szarvasko Hungary 15/06/200 Mr Ivan Demeter 3323 9 132 Bullwood Road Dunoon Argyll 13/06/200 Mr James Douglas PA23 7QN 9 133 Bullwood Road Dunoon Argyll 13/06/200 Ms Eva Thomson PA23 7QN 9 138 Bellahouston Drive Mosspark Glasgow 02/07/200 K Maitland G52 9 138 Springfield Road Linlithgow 13/06/200 Mr Clark Cross EH49 7JT 9 13A Grey Street Whangarei New Zealand 30/06/200 Mr Richard Rankin 0112 9 13a Laxay Stornoway Wester Isles 14/06/200 Mr John A MacDonald HS2 9PJ 9 14 Fir Croft Hunters Quay Dunoon 02/07/200 Betty Hill PA23 8HP 9 14 Hafton Court Kirn Dunoon 01/06/200 Ms Robyn Falconer Argyll 9 142 Auchamore Road Dunoon 02/07/200 Owner/Occupier Argyll 9 145 Alexander Street Dunoon 02/07/200 Gus MacKay PA23 7PR 9 146 Clerkenwell Road London 15/06/200 Mr Stephen Jenkins EC2 9 149 Marine Parade Hunters Quay 04/06/200 Mr Michael Glancy Dunoon 9 149 Reed Crescent Wonthaggi Victoria Australia 15/06/200 Anthony Francis Mcrae And Yvonne Joy McRae 3995 9 15 Castle Street Port Bannatyne Isle Of Bute 26/05/200 Ms Andrea Whitcomb PA20 0AX 9 Jo Goss 15 Gordon Street 13/06/200 40

Hopeman 9 Elgin IV30 5SF 15 Kempton Grove Cheadle 25/06/200 Mr Dean Powell ST10 1TQ 9 15 Kerrycroft Avenue Toryglen Glasgow 02/07/200 Helen Hosie G42 0AA 9 15 Kerrycroy Avenue Glasgow 02/07/200 Stewart Hosie G42 0AA 9 15 Marvig Isle Of Lewis 14/06/200 Mr Martyn Imrie HS2 9QP 9 15 Parkway Court Blair Road Coatbridge 22/05/200 B Heaney ML5 1JJ 9 15 Royal Crescent Dunoon Argyll 17/06/200 Johanna And Jim Torrance PA23 7AH 9 15 Talisman Road Foxbar Paisley 02/07/200 Scott Crawford PA2 0BY 9 15 Talisman Road Paisley 02/07/200 K Phillips PA2 0BY 9 152 Pilling Lane Chorley Lancashire 13/06/200 G Gregory PR7 3EF 9 152 Willbank Road 02/07/200 Helen MD Shearer Hamilton 9 16 Broom Road Rosneath Helensburgh 05/06/200 S M Boyce G84 0RY 9 16 Garden Court Lichfield Road Richmond Surrey 13/06/200 Mr David Broadley TW9 3JS 9 16 Grahams Point Kilmun By Dunoon 18/06/200 Frances Greves PA23 8SA 9 16 Old School Square New Street Kilbarchan Renfrewshire 14/06/200 Ms Christine Mohamed PA10 2NB 9 165 Redhall Drive Edinburgh 02/07/200 Andrew Taylor EH14 2DT 9 165 Redhall Drive Edinburgh 02/07/200 Kirsty Taylor EH14 2DT 9 17 Clarkwell Road Hilhouse Hamilton 02/07/200 Elizabeth Wyper ML3 9TQ 9 17 Forest Drive Sale Cheshire 13/06/200 Mr John Somerville M33 4SR 9 41

17 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 R L Gourlay PA23 8SA 9 17 Mortlock Avenue 02/07/200 Mary Carter Barrhead 9 17 Northbank Road Kirkintilloch 02/07/200 D Hamilton G66 1EZ 9 17 Northbank Road Kirkionitlloch 02/07/200 Eileen Hamilton G66 1EZ 9 17 Riverside Road Kinlochleven 13/06/200 Mr Graham Lawrie PH50 4QH 9 17 South Bragar Isle Of Lewis 14/06/200 Mr Colin N Maclean HS2 9DH 9 17 York Road Pennington NJ 08534 13/06/200 Ellen And Carl Anderson USA 9 172B Greenock Road Paisley 05/06/200 G H Craig And J A Craig PA3 2LQ 9 18 Barclay Drive Helensburgh 02/07/200 Hugh Scott G84 9RB 9 18 Clyde Street Kirn Dunoon 03/06/200 Mr Raymond Bayne And Ms Isabel Gibson PA23 8DX 9 18 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 K Goffin PA23 8SA 9 188 Rue De La Mare Longeville Cur Mer France 13/06/200 Dr Deanna Baeza-Gomez 85560 9 19 Bryn Gannock Deganwy 13/06/200 Mr Russell Sheaf II31 9UG 9 19 Bryn Gannock Deganwy 18/06/200 Ms Ann Sheaf LL31 9UG 9 19 Cambridge Road Renfrew 02/07/200 Edna Millen PA4 0SR 9 19 Carnig Erskine 02/07/200 J McLeod PA8 7BG 9 197 Plneway Park Kingsville Ontario Canada 13/06/200 Hazel And Donald Cree Tregenza N9Y 2J1 9 197 Ruxley Road Bucknall S.O.T 02/07/200 Sarah Howley ST2 9BW 9 2 And 3 High Cottages Strone Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Mrs R Lindsay PA23 8RR 9 42

2 Arran Park Innellan 02/07/200 Colin Johnston PA23 2SF 9 2 Buchley Cottage Bishopbiggs 13/06/200 Jamie Hay And Alison Hay G64 3QL 9 2 Cottage Mains Of Druminnor Rhynie Huntly 13/06/200 C Holland-Keen And D Holland-Keen AB54 4LS 9 2 Duncan Cottages Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 Mr John MacKenzie PA23 8RY 9 2 Eachaig Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Ms Kirsty McLean PA23 8SJ 9 2 Gladstone Avenue Dunoon Argyll And Bute 10/06/200 Mr Tom McCowan PA23 7EB 9 2 Lilac Avenue Knutsford 13/06/200 Mr Derek A Pike WA16 0AZ 9 2 Locharr Place Carnbroe Coalbridge 02/07/200 Derek Maxwell ML5 4FL 9 2 Perray Avenue Castlehill Dumbarton 02/07/200 Rachel Gillies 9 2 Pinemartin Hunters Quay Dunoon 02/07/200 Frank Murray PA23 8HP 9 2 Plann Road Knockentiben Kilmamock Ayrshire 02/07/200 Jean K Ashby KA2 0EN 9 2 Plann Road Knockentiber Kilmarnock 02/07/200 Malcolm Ashby KA2 0EN 9 2 Scotland Street Edinburgh 18/06/200 Mr Mark Price EH3 6PS 9 2 Stone House Howey Llandrindod Wells 09/07/200 Mr Jonathan Stone LD1 5PL 9 2 Whinfield Gardens Kinross 13/06/200 George M Lindsay And Charlotte F Lindsay KY13 8BF 9 2/2 16 Kilnside Road Paisley 02/07/200 Kevin Brown PA1 1SJ 9 20 Byfield Close London 13/06/200 Mr M Berry SE16 5GY 9 21 First Avenue Auchinloch 02/07/200 Mary Handley Glasgow 9 43

G66 5DT 21 Islay Hunters Quay 02/07/200 J Johnstone Hafton 9 21 Overburn Crescent 02/07/200 Linda Clay Dunbarton 9 21 Overburn Crescent 02/07/200 Tony Clay Dunbarton 9 21 St Conans Road Lochawe Argyll 14/06/200 Mrs P Whitehead PA33 1AL 9 211 Alexandra Parade Kirn Dunoon 02/07/200 Steven Bryson PA2 8HD 9 214 Cumberland Road Greenock 02/07/200 E Dominick PA16 0UA 9 214 Cumberland Road Greenock 02/07/200 R Dominick PA16 0UA 9 217 Thompson Street Apt 28 New York NY USA 16/06/200 Kari Pagnano 10012 9 22 Muirlees Crescent Milngavie Glasgow 02/06/200 Mr And Mrs Fred Longrigg G62 7JA 9 22 Skellbank Ripon N. Yorkshire 02/07/200 Neil Parter HG4 2PT 9 2248B S E Brooklyn Street Portland Oregon USA 13/06/200 Ms Wendy Millican 97202 9 22vist Court Australia 15/06/200 Mr John Antonelli 4020 9 23 Acacia Avenue Morden 07/07/200 Mr Trevor Don SE1 2LS 9 23 Balvenie Street Dufftown Keith Moray 15/06/200 Ms Fiona Murdoch AB55 4AS 9 23 Dalriade Grove Shore Road Innellan Dunoon 02/07/200 EW Baillie PA23 7HB 9 23 Fullerton Drive Sea Mill 02/07/200 Mrs Margaret Munn Ayrshire 9 23 Harold Street Melbourne Victoria Australia 14/06/200 Hayne Meredith 3130 9 236 West 24th Street Apt 1 16/06/200 Mr David Camilleri 10011 9 24 Haoranim St 14/06/200 Dr Ofer Bahat Zichron Yaakov Israel 9 44

30900 25 Eisenberg Close Baldock 13/06/200 Maureen Tindall And Keith Tindall SG7 6TA 9 25 Llwyn Arian Margam Park Village Nr Port Talbot 13/06/200 Ms Jane Sheppard SA13 2UP 9 25 Polbae Crescent Eaglesham Glasgow 02/07/200 Ian Hay G76 9 26 Grahams Point Kilmun Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Steven Spiers PA23 8SA 9 26 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 05/06/200 Mr Steven Spiers PA23 8SA 9 26 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Ms Aily Thomson PA23 8SA 9 26 Lismore Drive Linwood Renfrewshire 02/07/200 Lesley McDonald PA3 3LT 9 265 Marine Parade Hunters Quay Dunoon Argyll And Bute 10/06/200 F R N McInnes PA23 8HN 9 265 Marine Parade Hunters Quay Dunoon 10/06/200 S M McInnes PA23 8HN 9 27 Arthur Street Ammanford 15/06/200 Mr Andrew Williams SA18 2DR 9 27A Furzey Road Upton 06/06/200 Mr Stuart Gamage BH16 5RW 9 28 Briar Road Watford 17/06/200 Mr Michael Frosdick WD25 0HN 9 28 Hillside Court Holywell Wales 16/06/200 Mr And Mrs T Sale CH8 7PJ 9 29 Birmingham Road Alcester 13/06/200 Mary Lindsey, John Lindsey And Daniel Lindsey B49 5EE 9 29 Grebe Close Poynton Stockport Cheshire 13/06/200 Fiona Richardson And Andrew Richardson SK12 1HU 9 29 Hutchesontown Court Glasgow 30/06/200 Ms Shirley McKinlay G5 0SY 9 29 Hutchesontown Court Glasgow 30/06/200 Shirley Mckinlay G5 0SY 9 29 Old Coach Road 13/06/200 Bronwen Roberts Playing Place 9 45

Truro Cornwall TR3 6ES 3 Birch Lodge 118 Bullwood Road Dunoon Argyll 14/06/200 James Henry Law And Diana Jane Law PA23 7QN 9 3 Buxton Mews Clapham 14/06/200 Mr Andrew Mills SW4 6RH 9 3 Buxton Mews London 13/06/200 Diana Hogbin-Mills SW4 6RH 9 3 Forrestry Cottages Eredine Argyll 02/06/200 Mr Len Ross PA33 1BS 9 3 Johnston Avenue Kilmun 18/06/200 R MacKellar Argyll 9 3 Linton Grove Penwortham Preston Lancashire 14/06/200 Mrs A Chaplin PR1 0RB 9 3 Peinlich Glenhinnisdal Portree 13/06/200 R Kennedy IV51 9UY 9 3 Tor Allvin Bullwood Road Dunoon 02/07/200 David Johnston PA23 9 30 Llwyncelyn Road Tairgwaith Ammanford Carmarthenshire 15/06/200 Mrs S Newman SA18 1UU 9 30 Sandelands Avenue Erskine 02/07/200 Brian Gill PA8 2BP 9 31 Woodlands Drive 02/07/200 J Pender Coatbridge 9 32 Auchamore Road Dunoon 16/03/201 Muriel M Rann PA23 7DY 0 32 Glen Avenue Largs 02/07/200 L Watt KA30 8RB 9 32 Newlands Road Blyth 13/06/200 Mr Ivan Waters NE24 2QJ 9 33 Eccles Road Hunters Quay Dunoon Argyll And Bute 10/06/200 Ms Shireen Saxena PA23 8LB 9 33 Laycock Road Dukinfield 02/07/200 Dino Simeone SK16 5DW 9 33 Loch Eck Hunters Quay 02/07/200 A Harvey PA23 8HP 9 338 Michaud Drive Sutton VT USA 13/06/200 Rob And Maisy Pforzheimer 05867 9 46

34 Cowbridge Road Bridgend 17/06/200 Mair Ap Gruffydd CF31 3DA 9 34 Douglas Gardens Uddingston Glasgow 02/07/200 Desmond Bonnar G71 7HB 9 34 Douglas Gardens Uddingston Glasgow 02/07/200 Maureen Bonnar G71 7HB 9 35 McArthur Street Dunoon Argyll 04/06/200 Mr Philip Taylor PA23 7PN 9 35 Sandhaven Sandbank Dunoon 04/06/200 Mrs M Cochrane PA23 8QN 9 35 School Lane Thriplow Royston Herts 23/06/200 Alastair Florence And Lilah Gray SG8 7RH 9 36 Railway Lane Burntwood Staffs 15/06/200 Ian Ward And Natelie Ward WS7 1LT 9 38 Cross Road Watford 15/06/200 Mr Donald And Mrs Christine Morton WD19 4DQ 9 3A George Street Hunters Quay Dunoon 03/06/200 Mr Brian C Reilly PA23 8JT 9 4 Abbeyhill Dhailling Road Dunoon 08/06/200 Mr C J Paton Argyll 9 4 Bercham Place Saltcoats Ayreshire 02/07/200 Duncan Fairlie KA21 5NX 9 4 Berchem Place Saltcoats 02/07/200 M Fairlie AyrshireKA21 5NX 9 4 Copperfields Beaconsfield 07/07/200 Mr Michael Hird HP9 2NS 9 4 Croyard Drive Beauly 14/06/200 Ms Vivian Moir IV4 7EE 9 4 Cymmer Road Glyncorrwg Port Talbot 08/07/200 Mr Robert Slater And Bette Slater SA13 3AB 9 4 Duncan Cottages Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 Mr Alister Barbour PA23 8RY 9 4 Fanning Way Pennington NJ USA 13/06/200 Juli Anderson And Andrew Kalwa 08534 9 4 Forth Road Glasgow 29/06/200 Ms Sally Walker G61 1JT 9 47

4 Grahams Point Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Mr S Alcorn PA23 8SA 9 4 Kilmun Court Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Mr Colin McGuire PA23 8SF 9 4 Nursery Cottage Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 The Occupier PA23 5SE 9 4 Portanstuck Blairmore Argyll 18/06/200 Ms Morag MacKinnon PA23 8TJ 9 40 North Galson Western Isles 14/06/200 Stan Davey And Mary Burgerhout HS2 0SJ 9 41 Crabtree Lane Sutton-On-Sea Lincs 02/07/200 Corrina Adkins LN12 2RT 9 41 Crabtree Lane Sutton-On-Sea Lincs 02/07/200 Neil Adkins LN12 2RT 9 42 Church Hill Arnside Carnforth Lancs 15/06/200 Mr Peter Raffle LA5 0DW 9 42 King Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute 02/07/200 David Johnstone PA23 7PF 9 42 Knoxville Road Kilbirnie 02/07/200 Gary McGuinness KA25 7ED 9 42 Love Drive Bellshill 02/07/200 Debbie Anderson ML4 1BY 9 44 Haling Road Penkridge Stafford 13/06/200 Bevan Craddock ST19 5DA 9 44 Hawthorn Walk Cambuslang Glasgow 02/07/200 Andrew J Aitken G72 7AA 9 44 Hawthorn Walk Cambuslang Glasgow 02/07/200 Irene Aitken G72 7AA 9 45 Hillfield Road West Hampstead London 02/07/200 Jenni McLachlan NW61 QXD 9 457 Eckersleys Penshurst Victoria Australia 14/06/200 Ann Andrew Susannah Serrin Gardner 3289 9 4614 La Cuenta Drive San Diego CA USA 16/06/200 Ms Jane Rappoport 92124 9 48

47 Castle Gardens Paisley 02/07/200 Michael Brown PA2 9RB 9 47 Knockrivoch Place Ardrossan Ayrshire 02/07/200 Lee Bell KA22 7PY 9 47 Knockrivoch Place Ardrossan Ayrshire 02/07/200 Lee Bell KA22 7PY 9 47 Knockrivoch Place Ardrossan Ayrshire 02/07/200 Margaret Bell KA22 7PY 9 47 Mainscroft Erskine 02/07/200 Brian Maxwell PA8 7AB 9 48 Kirk Street Strathavon 02/07/200 John Dakers ML10 6LB 9 49 Berwick Crescent Linwood 02/07/200 Steven Gray PA3 3TF 9 49 Mary Street Dunoon Argyll 02/06/200 Mr Richard R Fitzpatrick PA23 7EG 9 49 Mary Street Dunoon Argyll 02/06/200 Ms Mary M Fitzpatrick PA23 7EG 9 49 Montrose Avenue Chatham Kent 10/07/200 A H And J P Eaglesham ME5 7HX 9 49 North Galson Isle Of Lewis 14/06/200 Malcolm Murray And Murdina Murray HS2 0SJ 9 5 Beechburn Crescent Lochwinnoch 22/06/200 William And Aileen Cochrane PA12 4EW 9 5 Brownhills Gardens St Andrews Fife 22/06/200 Mr Iain Brown KY16 8PY 9 5 Dun Mor Avenue Lochgilphead Argyll 15/06/200 Mr Alex Samborek PA31 8TP 9 5 Easter Currie Place Edinburgh 13/06/200 W D Oxenham EH14 5LJ 9 5 Horatius Wijk Bij Duurstede Netherlands 19/06/200 A A M De Leeuw 3962 KS 9 5 Horatius Wijk Bij Duurstede Netherlands 19/06/200 R J J M De Leeuw 3962 KS 9 5 Morse Close Lenwade Norfolk 15/06/200 Mr Ray Gribble NR9 5QQ 9 5 Ragmore Avenue Iverness Highlands 02/07/200 David Taylor IV2 3UN 9 49

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Argyll PA29 6SX PO Box 1251 Glasgow 14/06/200 Ms S Wallace G12 9 PO Box 1251 Glasgow 14/06/200 Ms S Wallace G12 9 Police House Kilmun Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Martin Goldie PA23 8SD 9 Port An Aiseig Glenborrodale Acharacle Argyll 17/06/200 Mr Michael Macgregor PH36 4JP 9 Portvasgo Cromlech Road Sandbank 05/06/200 Mr Robert McSeveney Dunoon 9 Primrose Cottage Dove Close Roos East Yorkshire 13/06/200 Mr Angus James Brumhead HU9 1BD 9 Quarry Cottage Rashfield Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Robert Teasdale PA23 8QT 9 Railway Cottage Ampherlaw Carnwath South Lanarkshire 15/06/200 Barry, Hamish, Cairns Turnbull ML11 8LJ 9 Rankins Brae Sandbank Argyll 06/08/200 Matthew Downs PA23 8QB 9 Rhubeg Strone Argyll 02/06/200 Mr And Mrs A Whyte PA23 8RX 9 Roblea La Route Des Genets St Brelade Jersey 13/06/200 Mr Michael Dryden JE38LF 9 Rockbank Shore Road Innellan 02/07/200 Lisa Laidlaw PA23 7TL 9 Rosemount Hillview Terrace Ardrishaig Argyll 14/06/200 Mr B Hastings PA30 8EL 9 Rowanbank Kendal Road Kemnay Inverurie Aberdeenshire 13/06/200 Mr Richard Murray AB51 5RN 9 RR2 Dublin Ontario 13/06/200 Ms Jeanne Melady N0K 1E0 9 Ryvoan 02/07/200 Alasdair Lewis Innellan 9 67

Argyll Saligo Inverneil Ardrishaig Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Colin W Campbell PA30 8ES 9 Saltire House Blairmore Dunoon Argyll And Bute 18/06/200 Mr Ian McEwan PA23 8TJ 9 Saltire House Shore Road Blairmore Argyll 02/06/200 Mr And Mrs I McEwan PA23 8TJ 9 Saltire House Shore Road Blairmore Dunoon 18/06/200 J McEwan PA23 8TG 9 Saltire House Shore Road Blairmore 18/06/200 Mr Gregor McEwan PA28 8TJ 9 Scabh House Ardfern Argyll 15/06/200 Ms Louise Duncan PA31 8JA 9 Scott Bryson Chairman C/o Bloomhill Lodge Carman Road Cardross Argyll 26/03/201 Glen Kin Trust G82 5ER 0 Seaview Covesea Duffus Elgin Moray 13/06/200 Janet Trythall And John Trythall IV30 5QS 9 Seaward Roalan Terrace 108 Bullwood Road Dunoon 03/06/200 Mr Raymond Linklater PA23 7QL 9 Shieldhill Blairmore Argyll 01/06/200 Mr James Stevenson PA23 8TJ 9 Shore Cottage Pirmill Isle Of Arran 15/06/200 Ms Elizabeth Evans KA27 8HP 9 Shore Road Kilmun 18/06/200 A White Argyll 9 Skoeldgatan 6 Stockholm Sweden 14/06/200 Bertil Johansson 11863 9 Skogsoy Nesna 15/06/200 Atle Ivar Olsen 8700 9 Sobieskiego 11a/25 Skierniewice 14/06/200 Mr Geoff Boulton 96-100 9 68

Somerled Roshaven Lochailort Inverness-shire 13/06/200 Mr George Dodgshon PH38 4NB 9 Square Cottage Roshven Lochailort 13/06/200 Mr Ken Bowker PH38 4NB 9 Square Cottage Roshven Lochailort 13/06/200 Ms Jean Bowker PH38 4NB 9 St Jozefstraat 96 Eijsden The Netherlands 14/06/200 J Seegers 6245LP 9 St Munns Old Manse Bed And Breakfast Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon 09/06/200 Ms Angela Burke PA23 8SD 9 St Munns Old Manse Kilmun Dunoon 08/06/200 Mr Michael Burke PA23 8SD 9 St Munn's Old Manse Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 24/03/201 Angela Burke PA23 8SD 0 Stag 12 Hunter Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Mr James Harkis PA23 8HP 9 Stag 12 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Annie Harkis PA23 8HP 9 Stag 16 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Owner/Occupier PA23 8HP 9 Stag 20 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 George Dakers PA23 8HP 9 Stag 20 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Mrs A Dakers PA23 8HP 9 Stag 23 Hunters Quay Dunoon 02/07/200 Christine Algar PA23 8HP 9 Stag 23 Hunters Quay Dunoon 02/07/200 Raymond Algar PA23 8HP 9 Stag 8 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 John Pirret PA23 8HP 9 Stag 8 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Lynn Pirret PA23 8HP 9 69

Stewart Hall Rothesay Isle Of Bute 22/06/200 Mr Donald Campbell PA20 0QE 9 Stonefield Shore Road Strone 18/06/200 Ms Shirley Wall PA23 8TA 9 Straid 83 Argyll Road Kirn Dunoon 01/06/200 Mr And Mrs J MacLean Argyll 9 Strone Inn Shore Road Strone 18/06/200 Ms Sharon Perry PA23 8TA 9 Strone Post Office Shore Road Strone Argyll 18/06/200 D Rosen PA23 8RR 9 Sunnycroft Portavadie Millhouse Argyll 22/06/200 Mr Jeremy Angus PA21 2DA 9 Suzzani 287 Milano Italy 14/06/200 Guido De Filippo 20162 9 Swn Y Dwr Llanwrda 15/06/200 Ian Hurst And Joanne Jessop SA19 8AW 9 Swn Yr Awel Fagwr Road Craig Cefn Parc Swansea 15/06/200 Mr Martin Lowe SA65 5TB 9 Sydney Cottage 8 McArthur Street Dunoon Argyll 02/07/200 Dina McEwen PA23 7RA 9 Taigh A Luana Loch Avich Taynuilt Argyll 13/06/200 Mr P S Metcalfe And Mrs V C K Metcalfe PA35 1HJ 9 Taigh-na-Uillt Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Alan D Ross PA23 8SE 9 Tay 18 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Alan Caldwell PA23 8HP 9 Tay 18 Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Fiona Ward PA23 8HP 9 Tayinloan Tarbert 13/06/200 Mr Brian Shepherd PA29 9 The Barony 2 Glebe Road 24/11/200 Scottish Campaign For National Parks Kilbirnie 9 70

Ayrshire KA25 6HX The Coach House Clyro Court Clyro Hereford 13/06/200 Mr Matthew Williams HR3 5LE 9 The Knowe Isle Of Arran 15/06/200 Andrew Jardine And Helen Jardine KA27 8JF 9 The Laurels Broad Street New Radnor 17/06/200 James, Caroline, Anna, Emily And Toby Martin LD8 2SP 9 The Old Barn Kilcamb Paddock Strontian A Thomson, L Thomson, A Thomson, E Lamont Argyll 13/06/200 And G Lamont PH36 4HY 9 The Old School Lurgashall West Sussex 15/06/200 Pol MacAoidh GU28 9ET 9 The Old School Strontian Argyll 13/06/200 Mr Mike Vanden PH36 4JA 9 The Shore House Shore Road Brodick Isle Of Arran 13/06/200 Ms Sheila Tracey KA27 8AJ 9 The Stables Calver Mill Hope Valley Derbyshire 18/06/200 P Bullough S32 3YY 9 The Warren New Radnor Powys Wales 16/06/200 N W Dodman LD8 2TN 9 Thistle-Doo Kilchrenan 13/06/200 W R Parish PA35 1HF 9 Tigh An Drochaid Kilchrenan By Taynuilt 23/06/200 Mr And Mrs G Henderson PA35 1HD 9 Tigh Na Mara 6 Hazel Gardens Toward Argyll 04/06/200 Mr James Donaldson PA23 7SW 9 Tigh-an-Uillt Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Ms Mary Ross PA23 8SE 9 Tighnadrochit Tayinloan Argyll 17/06/200 Mr Kenneth McInnes PA29 6XG 9 Tradewinds Benmore By Dunoon 18/06/200 Mr Steven Grant Argyll 9 71

Trottier Mills Quebec Canada 13/06/200 Trevor Goodger-Hill And Lise Benjamin G0P 1J0 9 Twitchers Rest 11 Moorcroft Avenue Burton Christchurch 13/06/200 Mr Martin Shave BH23 7HU 9 Ty Garth Glynogwr Blackmil Bridgend 14/06/200 Mr Jon Laver CF35 6EL 9 Tyle Golden Grove Carmarthen 15/06/200 B A Jukes SA32 8NE 9 Underwood Cottage Main Road Sandbank Argyll 30/06/200 Norma Murray PA23 8PD 9 Underwood Cottage Main Road Sandbank Dunoon Argyll 30/06/200 James Murray PA23 8PD 9 Underwood Cottage Main Road Sandbank Dunoon Argyll 30/06/200 James Murray PA23 8PD 9 Upper Flat Old Kilmun House By Dunoon 18/06/200 Mr Mathew Loudon PA23 8SE 9 Vaderen Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 16/06/200 Mr John Hanley PA23 8SE 9 Via Di Santa Barbara 27/a Muggia 14/06/200 Cristian Trani TS Islay 9 Vine Cottage Shore Road Blairmore Dunoon 18/06/200 Ms Amanda Lepand PA23 8TJ 9 Visitor C/o Hunters Quay Holiday Village Dunoon 02/07/200 Barbara Kirby PA23 8HP 9 Wells Old Lodge Bedrule Near Hawick Roxburgh 16/06/200 Mr Simon Blackwood TD9 8TD 9 West Cottage St Murdoch's Well By Brechin Angus 13/06/200 Ms Fiona Ainslie DD9 6ST 9 West Cottage Strone 10/06/200 Mr James Neilson Dunoon 9 72

PA23 8RR Westerfield Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon 03/06/200 Mrs MacDonald And Mrs Peacock Argyll 9 Westerfield Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 Ms Edwina Peacock Argyll 9 Westerfield Shore Road Kilmun Dunoon 18/06/200 M MacDonald PA23 8SB 9 Westermost Ceres Cupar Fife 26/06/200 Mr Graham Lang KY15 5LD 9 Westwinds Benmore By Dunoon 18/06/200 Ms Ann Grant PA23 8QU 9 Whiterock Strone Dunoon 18/06/200 M C Cumming PA23 8TB 9 Wild Cottage Lochdon 13/06/200 Andrew Oldacre And Diana Oldacre PA64 6AP 9 Windekindstraat Grimbergen Belgium 15/06/200 Tiemen De Smedt 1850 9 Wits End 8 Lundhill Close Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire 15/06/200 Ms Maggie Bedingham S73 0RW 9 Woodlands Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Gerth Hood PA23 8SB 9 Woodlands Kilmun Dunoon Argyll 18/06/200 Mr Ian Reid PA23 8SB 9 Woodruff Cottage Clamhunger Lane Mere Cheshire 13/06/200 Mr Geoff Blamire WA16 6QG 9

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1 Alt Na Blathakh Loch Eck Dunoon Mr John MacPhail PA23 8SG 05/06/2009 1 Alt Na Blathakh Loch Eck Mrs Sandra MacPhail Dunoon 05/06/2009 73

PA23 8SG 1 Brae Cottage Sandbank Ms Marie Leckie Dunoon 22/05/2009 1 Brae Cottage Sandbank Dunoon Ms Elizabeth Leckie Argyll 22/05/2009 1 Brae Cottage Sandbank Dunoon Ms Wilma Leckie PA23 8PT 22/05/2009 1 Brae Cottages Sandbank Dunoon Mr Stewart Leckie PA23 8PT 22/05/2009 1 Cragroy Port Riddell Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr J Cleugh PA23 8BE 06/05/2010 10 Camustianavaig Braes Portree Isle Of Skye Ms Susan H Bain IV51 9LQ 15/05/2009 10 Dungoil Road Lenzie Ms Anne Jarvie G66 5PG 19/05/2009 109 Alexander Street Dunoon Ms Elizabeth Campbell PA23 15/05/2009 109 Cowal Place Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms D Killen PA23 7PX 13/05/2009 114 Alexander Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr Armond Kristnasawmy PA23 7PY 27/05/2009 114 Alexander Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr Armond Kristnasawmy Jnr PA23 7PY 29/05/2009 114 Alexander Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms Janet Kristnasawmy PA23 7PY 27/05/2009 114 Alexander Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute R Kristnasawmy PA23 7PY 29/05/2009 119 Fairhaven Kirn Dunoon Stuart Downs PA23 10/02/2010 12 McKinlays Quay Sandbank Dunoon Mr Chris Talbot PA23 8NZ 07/06/2009 122 Alexander Street Dunoon Argyll Mr Allan Polland PA23 7PY 08/06/2009 13 Mary Street Dunoon Argyll Ms I Flint PA23 7ED 13/05/2009 74

14 Broxwood Place Sandbank Dunoon Ms Isabelle M Johnston PA23 8QS 18/05/2009 14 Capperview Prestwick Ayr Mr Iain Bain And Ms Claire Bain KA9 1BH 28/05/2009 140 Argyll Street Dunoon Argyll Mr Margaret Smith PA23 22/05/2009 145 Marine Parade Hunters Quay Dunoon Argyll Mr Bob Mitchell PA23 8HJ 28/05/2009 145 Marine Parade Hunters Quay Dunoon Ms Hilary Mitchell PA23 8HJ 28/05/2009 15 George Street Hunters Quay Dunoon Mr Gordon Trapp PA23 8JT 26/05/2009 15 George Street Hunters Quay Dunoon Mrs Gladys Trapp PA23 8JT 26/05/2009 16 Bayview Machrihanish Argyll Mr Brian Findlay PA28 6PX 08/10/2009 16 Bayview Machrihanish Campbeltown Brian Findlay PA28 6PX 23/03/2010 16 Kilbride Road Dunoon Mr M Lundon PA23 7LN 01/06/2009 16 West Borough Wimborne Dorset Infinergy BH21 1NG 28/05/2010 16B Victoria Parade Dunoon The Owner/Occupiers PA23 7LD 01/06/2009 2 Broomfield Drive Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms Moira C Robertson PA23 7LJ 05/06/2009 2 Broomfield Drive Dunoon Argyll Mr Mark Robertson PA23 7LJ 05/06/2009 2 Dhailling Park Hunter Street Kirn Dunoon Ms Flora Mackillop PA23 8FB 13/05/2009 2 Dhailling Park Hunters Quay Kirn Dunoon Mr Duncan MacKillop PA23 8FB 13/05/2009 2 Lilyoak 13 Park Road Dunoon Mr Peter Tennant Argyll 20/05/2009 75

PA23 8SL 2 Lilyoak 13 Park Road Dunoon Mr Peter Tennant PA23 8JL 01/06/2009 20 Charles Gardens Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Miss Lorna Anderson PA23 8EX 05/06/2009 20 Charles Gardens Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr David Anderson PA23 8EX 05/06/2009 20 Charles Gardens Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr H Anderson PA23 8EX 05/06/2009 20 Charles Gardens Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mrs Lorna Anderson PA23 8EX 05/06/2009 20 Hunters Grove Hunters Quay Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr Dick Kitson PA23 8LQ 29/04/2010 20 Milton Road Dunoon Argyll And Bute William Cameron PA23 8AS 21/04/2010 22 Sandbank Road Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms H Barr PA23 7RR 13/05/2009 24 Marshall Court Queen Street Dunoon Argyll Mr A Baker PA23 8BA 09/06/2009 25 Sandhaven Sandbank Dunoon Mr Sam Way PA23 8QS 05/06/2009 25 Sandhaven Sandbank Dunoon Mrs June Way PA23 8QS 05/06/2009 29 Forest View Strachur Mr Duncan Campbell Argyll 21/05/2009 295 Crow Road Glasgow Owner/Occupier G11 19/05/2009 3 Davidson Place North Campbell Road Innellan Dunoon Ms Patricia McCabe Argyll 01/06/2009 3 Maryfield School Brae Dunoon Mr Christopher Rankin PA23 7DL 18/05/2009 3 Park Avenue Ms Elizabeth Waters Dunoon 15/05/2009 76

PA23 31A William Street Dunoon D Wallace PA23 7JH 29/05/2009 37 Cromwell Street Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ewan Crofts PA23 7AX 11/05/2010 4 Crawford Lane Hunters Quay Kirn Dunoon Mr Stuart Carmichael Argyll 12/05/2009 4 Crawford Lane Hunters Quay Kirn Dunoon Ms A Carmichael Argyll 12/05/2009 4 Ericht Bank Drive Kirn Dunoon Mr John Robinson PA23 8HB 29/05/2009 4 Ericht Bank Drive Kirn Dunoon Ms Jean Robinson PA23 8HB 29/05/2009 4 Ericht Drive Kirn Dunoon Mr And Mrs J Robinson PA23 8HB 27/05/2009 4 Kilmorich Cairndow Argyll And Bute Mr Roddy MacDiarmid PA26 8BA 22/05/2009 41 Craiglea Causewayhead Mr Ian McColl Stirling 01/06/2009 41 Craiglea Causewayhead Mrs Paula McColl STIRLING 01/06/2009 5 Ardmhor Road Kirn Dunoon Ms Patricia Park PA23 8FD 29/05/2009 52 Alfred Street Dunoon Argyll Mr J P Walker PA23 7BG 09/07/2009 53 Mary Street Dunoon Argyll G McLauchlan PA23 18/05/2009 57 Sandhaven Sandbank Dunoon R W Harrison PA23 8QN 29/05/2009 59 King Street Dunoon Mr Gary MacDonald PA23 15/05/2009 59 King Street Dunoon Ms Moira MacDonald PA23 15/05/2009 6 Deer Park Glen Massan By Dunoon Argyll Dinah McDonald PA23 8RA 29/06/2009 77

6 Deer Park Glen Massan By Dunoon Argyll Dinah McDonald PA23 8RA 29/06/2009 6 Greenside Road Clydebank Ms Mary Jones Glasgow 15/05/2009 6 Miller Avenue Innellan Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mayme Bannerman PA23 7SU 23/04/2010 6 Miller Avenue Innellan Dunoon Mayme Bannerman PA23 7SU 21/04/2010 7 Charles Gardens Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms A Galloway PA23 8EX 13/05/2009 7 Newton Park Innellan Dunoon Argyll Ms Caterina Ballard PA23 7ST 05/06/2009 7 Newton Park Innellan Dunoon Mr Christopher Ballard PA23 7ST 05/06/2009 75 Drumry Road Clydebank Ms Jane Hodge Glasgow 13/05/2009 8 Douglas Cottages Park Road Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ian Brown PA23 8JN 30/04/2010 8 Oxford Lane Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mrs E A McLellan PA23 8BZ 23/04/2010 84 Nithsdale Road Pollokshields Glasgow Mr Graeme Bain And Mrs Jane Bain G41 5RA 28/05/2009 9 Robertson Terrace Sandbank Dunoon Ms Selena Dalton PA23 8PT 15/05/2009 9 Robertson Terrace Sandbank Mr Harry Dalton PA23 8PT 15/05/2009 93 Ardenslate Road Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr Campbell Drummey PA23 8NN 13/05/2009 93 Ardenslate Road Kirn Dunoon Argyll And Bute Ms C Drummey PA23 8NN 13/05/2009 94 Barscube Terrace Paisley Mr Gordon Bain And Ms Sarah Bain PA2 6XH 28/05/2009 78

A M Plant And Tool Hire Unit 1 Sandbank Industrial Estate Sandbank Dunoon Owner/Occupiers Argyll 18/05/2009 Aitchesse Ltd Deargacha Glenmassan Argyll Digby Guy PA23 8RA 10/02/2010 Arboretum Lodge Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute Lucy Clough PA23 8SE 29/04/2010 Ardenbank High Road Sandbank Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr Colin Mears PA23 8PN 22/05/2009 Aurella Dixon Place Kirn Scott Newlands PA23 8NF 09/02/2010 Ballywilline Farm Campbeltown Argyll Mr John Casey PA28 6XW 22/05/2009 Ballywilline Farm Campbeltown Argyll Ms Jessie Main PA28 6XW 21/05/2009 Benvannoch George Street Hunters Quay Dunoon Mr Peter MacIntyre Argyll 15/05/2009 Benvannoch George Street Hunters Quay Dunoon Mrs Yvonne MacIntyre Argyll 15/05/2009 Bonnyburn 30 Broomfield Drive Dunoon Ms Trish MacLennan Argyll 13/05/2009 Bonnyburn 30 Broomfield Drive Dunoon Mr David MacLennan PA23 13/05/2009 Caberstone Walkerburn Ian Thomson Peebles 15/05/2009 Cairn Craig 19 Dhailling Road Dunoon Mr Bill Jackson Argyll 29/05/2009 Cairn Craig 19 Dhailling Road Kirn Dunoon Ms Margaret Jackson Argyll 29/05/2009 Caladh Sandbank Dunoon Ashlee Halliday PA23 8QS 13/05/2009 Caladh David Halliday Sandbank 13/05/2009 79

Dunoon PA23 8QS Cartincaber Milton Of Buchanan Drymen Mrs Hilary MacDougall Glasgow 22/05/2009 Coates Barn Coates Fittleworth West Sussex Mr Andrew Brackfield RH20 1ES 09/06/2009 Cowal Car Components George Street Dunoon Mr Richard McFadden Argyll 01/06/2009 Cowal Car Components George Street Dunoon R McFadden Argyll 01/06/2009 Craigielea Sandbank Dunoon Mr Alasdair Gordon PA23 15/05/2009 Craigielea Sandbank Dunoon Mrs B Gordon PA23 15/05/2009 Dalchirla Farm Cottage Muthill Crieff Mr Ian Hunter Perthshire 22/05/2009 Dalchirla Farm Cottage Muthill Crieff Mrs Patsy Hunter Perthshire 22/05/2009 Davdell Sandbank Dunoon Argyll Ms M S Davidson PA23 8QS 12/05/2009 Davdell Sandbank Dunoon Mr Craig Davidson PA23 8QS 12/05/2009 Davdell Sandbank Dunoon Mr Stuart Davidson PA23 8QS 12/05/2009 Donrhona Sandbank Dunoon Ms C Fitzgerald Argyll 13/05/2009 Duncreggan View Blairmore Dunoon Pat And Joe Lynn PA23 8TG 10/05/2010 Dunoon Christine Togwell For Hunters Quay Argyll Hotel PA23 8HJ 20/07/2009 Elanee 1 Cowal Avenue Dunoon Argyll Mr And Mrs Eddie Drummond PA23 7PT 03/06/2009 Failte Kilmun Dunoon Argyll And Bute Mr A G Thain PA23 8SE 11/05/2010 80

Fairwinds Broomfield Drive Dunoon Ms Moira Millar Argyll 29/05/2009 Fairwinds Broomfield Drive Dunoon Mr Gillies Millar PA23 29/05/2009 Flat 3 Hoop House 109 Bullwood Road Dunoon Argyll Ms W H Fraser PA23 7QN 11/06/2009 Garden Cottage Strathlachlan Strachur Mr Angus MacDiarmid Argyll 21/05/2009 Gartincaber Milton Of Buchanan Drymen Mr Gordon MacDougall Glasgow 22/05/2009 Gartincaber Milton Of Buchanan Drymen Mr John MacDougall Glasgow 22/05/2009 Gartmore Place Shore Road Strone Argyll Mr Ronald Cruickshank PA23 8RR 12/06/2009 Govandale Sandbank Dunoon J Millar PA23 8PJ 15/05/2009 Govandale Sandbank Dunoon Owner/Occupier PA23 8PS 15/05/2009 Hasku 5 Bullwood Road Dunoon Drew And Shona McIntyre PA23 7QJ 28/05/2009 Heather Brae 3 Lochan Avenue Dunoon Mrs Margaret Bennie Argyll 28/05/2009 Hill Of Camstradden Farm Luss Mrs Christine Wylie Argyll 21/05/2009 Hill Of Camstradden Farm Luss Loch Lomond Mr Mark Wylie Argyll 21/05/2009 Hillcrest North Campbell Road Innellan Dunoon Mr Dougie Davidson Argyll 27/05/2009 Hillcrest North Campbell Road Innellan Dunoon Ms Pam Davison Argyll 27/05/2009 Hollybank Cromlech Road Sandbank Mr Bob Donaldson Argyll 28/05/2009 81

Hollybank Cromloch Road Sandbank Dunoon Ms Rowena Donaldson Argyll 28/05/2009 Holyee Farm Walkerburn Mr David Preacher Peebles 15/05/2009 Hope Cottage Blairmore Dunoon Argyll And Bute Carolyn Stewart PA23 8TP 06/05/2010 Inverclyde Alexandria Parade Dunoon Mrs Moira Taylor Argyll 28/05/2009 John Tyre And Sons George Street Dunoon Mr Guy Pate PA23 8BP 01/06/2009 Kishorn Strachur Ms Edith Hamilton Argyll 15/05/2009 Kishorn Strachur Ms Fiona MacLean Argyll 15/05/2009 Kishorn Strachur Owner/Occupier Argyll 15/05/2009 Kishorn Strachur R J MacLean Argyll 15/05/2009 Leanach Farm Culloden Moor Inverness Mrs Roseanne MacKay IV2 5EJ 22/05/2009 Leanach Farm Culloden Mr Ian MacKay Inverness 22/05/2009 Lincluden Blairmore Dunoon Argyll P And M Staley PA23 8TL 22/06/2009 Lindsay Cottage 19-20 Grahams Point Kilmun Argyll Mr Andrew McClintock PA23 8SA 12/06/2009 Lorien Ardentinny Dunoon Argyll And Bute Merle Ferguson PA23 8TR 18/05/2010 Meadowside Blairmore Dunoon M H Cragg And M O Cragg PA23 8TL 08/06/2009 Milton Motors Edward Street Dunoon A Fairley (General Manager) Argyll 29/05/2009 Moorings Shore Road Blairmore Argyll D And M Hart PA23 8TL 29/05/2009 82

Moorings Shore Road Blairmore Argyll Mr David Hart PA23 8TL 20/05/2009 Newhaven 2A Eccles Road Hunters Quay Dunoon Elaine Downs PA23 8LA 09/02/2010 Alison Ireland No Address Given 27/04/2010 Digby Guy No Address Given 10/02/2010 George H Currie Blacksmiths No Address Given 30/06/2009 Laura Pearson No Address Given 06/08/2009 Mrs Jane Fisher No Address Given 27/04/2010 Pat Lynn No Address Given 10/05/2010 Oakbank Hotel Sandbank Dunoon Mr Jim McCarron PA23 8PT 18/05/2009 Osborne House 48 Argyll Road Kirn Dunoon N And E Paterson PA23 8EG 08/06/2009 Piperpool Forestmill Mr Ian Brownlie Alloa 21/05/2009 Piperpool Forestmill Mrs N Brownlie Alloa 21/05/2009 Rhos Yr Hafod Llanarthne Carmarthen Iestyn Owen South Wales 15/05/2009 Rhos Yr Hafod Llanarthne Carmarthen Meirion Owen South Wales 15/05/2009 Rhos Yr Hafod Llanarthne Carmarthen Ms Glenda Owen South Wales 15/05/2009 Rowan View The Bay Strachur The Owner/Occupier PA27 8DE 01/06/2009 Royal Marine Hotel 251 Marine Parade Hunters Quay Dunoon Owner/Occupier PA23 8HJ 15/05/2009 Sandbank Post Office Oakfield Place Sandbank Mr Jack Brown PA23 8QS 15/05/2009 Shelton Lodge Hunter Street Kirn Dunoon Mr Russell Cowieson Argyll 28/05/2009 Shelton Lodge Hunter Street Kirn Dunoon Ms Kristine Cowieson Argyll 28/05/2009 Stewart McNee (Dunoon) Ltd Ian McNee Jnr Sandbank Industrial Estate 18/05/2009 83

Sandbank Dunoon Sunart 9 Pilot Street Dunoon Mrs Senga Wilson PA23 8DB 05/06/2009 The Holy Loch Inn Main Road Sandbank Mr Alan Roxburgh Dunoon 22/05/2009 The Holy Loch Inn Main Road Sandbank Ms Jacqueline Roxburgh Dunoon 22/05/2009 The Tudor Coffee Shop Argyll Street Dunoon Mr Robert Rennie PA23 15/05/2009 Tigh Na Blair Farm Comrie Mr Andrew Carnegie Perthshire 22/05/2009 Tigh Na Blair Farm Comrie Mrs Joyce Carnegie Perthshire 22/05/2009 Tigh Na Coillie Borlum Farm Mr John MacKillop Fort Augustus 13/05/2009 Tigh Na Coillie Borlum Farm Ms Emma MacKillop Fort Augustus 13/05/2009 Tigh Na Coillie Borlum Farm Ms Jane MacKillop Fort Augustus 13/05/2009 Towerhill Duncreggan Lane Blairmore Ms Sally Munro Dunoon 18/05/2009 Upper Mansville Innellan Dunoon The Owner/Occupier PA23 7TR 03/06/2009 Valetta 34 Clyde Street Kirn Argyll And Bute David And Fiona Allam PA23 8DY 17/05/2010 Wellmeadow Main Road Sandbank Mr K MacLeod PA23 8PD 05/06/2009 Wellmeadow Main Road Sandbank Mrs Barbara MacLeod PA23 8PD 05/06/2009 West Kilbride Cottage Glen Fruin Helensburgh Argyll Mr Duncan Robertson G84 9EB 28/05/2009 Window Rock Innellan Dunoon A B Robertson PA23 7TR 29/05/2009 Dunoon And Cowal Business Association 25 Victoria Road Dunoon Argyll Mr Brian Chennell PA23 7EA 03/07/2009 84