Planning Applications Index

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

P 1anning Applications for consider at ion of Planning and Environment Committee

Committee Date : 4 June 2003

Ordnance Survey maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey with permission of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 4 JUNE 2003

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6 N/02/01500/OUT Mr & Mrs J Wilson Development Comprising Refuse (P) Housing, Hotel, Golf Course and Clubhouse, Holiday Chalets and Leisure Facilities (part site) (outline) (repeat application) - Auchinstarry Farm, Auchinstarry, Kilsyth

18 N/03/0001O/FUL North Lanarkshire Installation of CCTV Cameras - Grant CCTV Ltd Cumbernauld Town Centre, Central Way, Town Centre, Cumbernauld

23 N/03/00017/FUL Mr J Carlin Construction of a Dwellinghouse Grant and Garage - Plot 3, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth

30 N/03/00226/FUL Dunedin Property Change of Use of a Former Ice Grant Investment Compny Rink to Retail Units and Ltd Associated Improvements to the Building and its Immediate Surroundings - Former Ice House, 8 St. Mungos Road, Town Centre, Cumbernauld

35 N/03/00240/FUL Mr & Mrs Dudek Construction of a Dwellinghouse Grant and Garage - Plot 2, High Barrwood Road, Ki lsyth

41 N/03/00262/FUL Scottish & Newcastle Extension and Alterations to Grant Retail Public House/ Restaurant - Crow Wood House Hotel, Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead

44 N/03/00283/FUL Dickie Homes Ltd Construction of Seven Grant Dwellinghouses - West House, 2 Main Street, Chryston

50 N/03/00286/FUL Mr J. McLaughlin & Alterations and Extension to Grant Miss R. Bell Dwellinghouse - 45 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld

55 N/03/00287/FUL Cumbernauld Youth Erection of Fence and Extension Grant Fellowship to Car Park - WRVS Hall, Fleming Road, Seafar, Cumbernauld

60 N/03/00289/OUT Mr J Scott Construction of Dwellinghouse - Grant Site Adjacent to The Covenanter Filling Station, Stirling Road, Kilsyth APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 4 JUNE 2003

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66 N/03/00402/FU L Orange PCS Ltd Installation of 4 Microwave Dishes Grant 1 Tay Walk, Town Centre, Cumbe rnauld

69 N/03/00423/OUT Russell Ellerby Erection of Primary School, Public Grant (P) Commercial Library, Community Centre and 7 Partnership Manager a side Floodlit, Multi Purpose, PPP Project Synthetic Pitch for Dual Use with Community - Site at Recreation Ground, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps

86 N/03/00493/FUL Mr To Change of Use of Dwellinghouse Grant to Shop (Class 1) - 134 Stoneyetts Road, Moodiesburn

91 C/02/01665/REM Brandon Homes Residential Development Grant (P) comprising 58 Two Bedroom Apartments with associated car parking - 59-109 High Street, Airdrie

100 C/03/00030/OUT Bellway Homes Erection of Residential Grant (P) (Scotland) Ltd Development (In Outline) - Land East and South of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path, Carnbroe Road, Coatbridge

112 C/03/00133/FUL Islamic Society of Change of Use of Residential Flat Refuse Airdrie & Coatbridge to Office - 279 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge

116 C/03/0029O/FUL Marlow Ropes Ltd Erection of fencing and enclosure Grant of roadway within existing yard - Block 1, Marlow Ropes Ltd, Greenhill Industrial Estate, Coatbridge

120 C/03/00321/FUL Dr Greg Cantwell Change of Use from Class 1 Shop Refuse to Dental Surgery - 88C Woodside Street, Coatbridge

124 C/03/00332/FUL Mr Abid Erection of Hot Food Takeaway - Refuse 71-73 Rosebank Terrace, Ba rgedd ie

130 C/03/00386/FUL George Milne Erection of Ancillary Refuse Dwellinghouse - 19 Centenary Avenue, Airdrie

135 C/03/0042O/FUL William Ewart Single Storey Extension to Rear Grant of Dwellinghouse - 4 Lavelle Drive, Coatbridge APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 4 JUNE 2003

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138 C/03/00437/0 UT Russell Ellerby Erection of Secondary School, Grant (P) Commercial Community Centre, Sports Partnership Manager Complex and Floodlit, Multi- PPP Project purpose Synthetic Pitches for Dual Use with the Community - Palacecraig Street, Coatbridge

147 C/03/00440/OUT Russell Ellerby Erection of Joint Campus Primary Grant (P) Commercial Schools and Floodlit, Multi- Partnership Manager purpose Synthetic 7 a-side Pitch PPP Project for Dual Use with the Community- Land South East of junction of Honeywell Cres. and Russell Street, Chapelhall, Airdrie

155 C/03/00504/FUL Tassian Ltd Change of Use of Night Club to Grant Licensed Restaurant - 7 Russell Colt Street, Coatbridge

158 S/02/0 1727/FU L Andrew Snape Change of Use of Workshops to Grant Fitness Club - Block 3, Traction House, (Upper Floor), Tinkers Lane, Motherwell

161 S/03/00117/FUL Oakmall Properties Erection of 16 No Flatted Grant Ltd. Dwellinghouses, Formation of Access Road and Car Parking - Land at 12 Manse Road, Shotts

170 S/03/00146/FUL Mr P O’Rourke Erection of Double Garage - Grant 1 Prentice Road, Motherwell

173 S/03/00193/OUT lan & Nancy Nicol Erection of Single Storey Dwelling Refuse Land North of 282 Mill Road, Allanton, Shotts

178 S/03/00227/FUL lan Livingston Construction of Detached Storage Grant Building for Public House - Milton Vaults, 18 Milton Street, Mothe rwelI

182 S/03/0032O/FUL Mr Arkle Construction of Upper Floor Grant Extension to Dwellinghouse - 4 Townhead Place, Uddingston

187 S/03/0037O/FUL Scott McGoldrick Erection of Dwellinghouse - Grant Plot No. 166, 7 Snead View, Motherwell

192 S/03/00411/FUL Trustees, Assembly Erection of Replacement Church Grant Hall Hall - Assembly Hall, 14 Woodside Street, New Stevenston, Motherwell APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 4 JUNE 2003

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195 S/03/00441/OUT Russell Ellerby Erection of Primary School Grant (P) Commercial Incorporating Nursery, Partnership Manager Community Education Base and PPP Project Full Sized All Weather Floodlit Multipurpose Synthetic Pitch For Dual Use With the Community - Land at Tannochside Primary School, Douglas Street, Uddingston

204 S/03/00468/FUL Strathclyde Police Installation of 2 No. Aerial Grant Antennae to Roof of Police Station - Divisional Headquarters 217 Windmillhill Street, MotherwelI

207 S/03/0047O/FUL Mr Jabbar Conversion of Integral Garage to Grant Habitable Room and the Erection of a Single Store Extension to the Rear Elevation - 10 Malcolm Street, Motherwell

210 S/03/00475/FUL Mr G Beth Dormer Extension to Grant Dwellinghouse - 46 Moss Road, Wishaw

(P) : N/02/01500/0UT If approved, refer to the Scottish Ministers. (Contrary to Development Plan) (P) : N/03/00423/OUT If approved, refer to the Scottish Ministers. (Council’s Interest) (P): C/02/01665/REM If approved Section 75 Agreement to be concluded (P): C/03/00030/OUT If approved refer to Scottish Ministers (Policy Context) (P): C/03/00437/OUT If approved, refer to the Scottish Ministers. (Council’s Interest) (P): C/03/00440/OUT If approved, refer to the Scottish Ministers. (Council’s Interest) (P): S/03/00441/OUT If approved, refer to the Scottish Ministers. (Council’s Interest) Application No: N/02/01500/OUT

Date Registered: 6th December 2002

Applicant : Mr & Mrs J Wilson Auchinstarry Farm Kilsyth

Agent Mr James Rae 12 Hurworth Street Fa1kirk FK1 5EN

Development: Development Comprising Housing, Hotel, Golf Course and Clubhouse, Holiday Chalets and Leisure Facilities (part site) (repeat application).

Location: Auchinstarry Farm, Auchinstarry, Kilsyth

Ward: 64: Croy And Kilsyth South And Smithstone Councillor Francis Griffin Grid Reference: 272003.676805.

File Reference: N/02/01500/OUT

Site History: N/O1/00364/OUT - refused 12th December 2001 : Development Comprising Housing, Hotel, Golf Course and Clubhouse, Holiday Chalets and Leisure Facilities (part site)

Development Plan: The site and development are covered by policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan, the Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan and the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan relating to Greenbelt, Greenfield Development, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Pipeline Consultation Zone, Area of High Nature Conservation Value, Sustainable Development, Future Housing Requirements, Environmental Resources, Appropriateness of Location, Identified Need and Overriding Benefit.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (Comments) NLC Education (Comments) Scottish Natural Heritage (Comments) Historic Scotland (Comments) West Of Scotland Archaeology Service (Comments) S.E. P.A.(West) (Comments) Scottish Water (Comments) British Gas Transco (Comments) The Coal Authority (Comments) East Dunbartonshire Council (Comments)

Representations: 8 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Advertised on 11th December 2002

Comments:

This outline application is for development comprising of housing, hotel, golf course and clubhouse, holiday chalets and leisure facilities at Auchinstarry Farm, Auchinstarry, by Kilsyth. A companion application has been submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council for the majority of the proposed development area. Identical applications were refused by North Lanarkshire Council and East Dunbartonshire Council in December 2001 for reasons relating to visual amenity, natural and built heritage, nature conservation, potential flooding, road safety, sustainability, national planning guidance, development plan policies, precedent and lack of information.

A Draft Master Plan has been submitted showing anticipated locations for the various elements of the application proposal. In view of the "Draft" status of this plan it has been assumed that development proposal locations may alter and the application has been processed on this basis. The applicant has requested a site visit and hearing.

Planning permission was refused by East Dunbartonshire Council on 20thMay 2003 for the main part of the development, which is outwith North Lanarkshire.

It should be noted that an Environmental Assessment is required under the terms of The Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999. Although the applicant has stated that such a Statement would be submitted, none has been supplied. In such circumstances the Environmental Assessment Regulations and accompanying Circular make clear that the Planning Authority can only either suspend the processing of the application, or if they are minded to refuse permission because of other material considerations, proceed to do so as quickly as possible.

It is considered that the proposed development is unacceptable for reasons of visual amenity, natural and built heritage, nature conservation, potential flooding, road safety, sustainability, national planning guidance, development plan policies, precedent and lack of information. It is recommended that planning permission be refused for the following reasons.

Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. The applicant has failed to supply sufficient further information (including an Environment Assessment, a Transport Assessment and a Flood Risk Assessment) necessary for the fullest consideration of the application.

2. In the interests of the proper planning of the area in that the proposed development is contrary to National Planning Guidance and to Development Plan Policies concerning:-

Greenbelt (inappropriate development not required for agricultural use or for other uses deemed suitable for Greenbelt location); New residential development (inappropriate greenfield and Greenbelt location); Sustainable development (inappropriate detached car dependant residential location); Scheduled Ancient Monuments (adverse effect on the character and setting of the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal; failure to supply relevant information); Flooding (failure to supply a Flood Risk Assessment; potential for flooding on that part of the site within the Kelvin Valley flood plain and/or potential to displace flood water to the detriment of downstream sensitive sites); Transport (lack of suitable alternatives to car use); Road safety (failure to supply a Transport Assessment; substantial extra traffic on local roads and junctions); Compatibility with the local environment (the non-compatibility of the built development with the sensitive rural environment); Protection of environmentally sensitive sites close to the Forth & Clyde Canal (adverse effect on flora and fauna adjacent to the Forth & Clyde Canal); Strategic Economic Locations (inappropriate development in the Forth and Clyde Canal Corridor Strategic Tourism Development Area).

3. In the interests of visual amenity in that the proposed development will adversely affect:-

a) the attractive and sensitive rural environment; b) the rural setting of the settlement of Auchinstarry.

4. In the interests of amenity, natural heritage and built heritage in that the proposed development will adversely affect the character and setting of the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal, both of which are scheduled ancient monuments.

5. In the interests of nature conservation in that the proposed development will adversely affect flora and fauna in a sensitive Kelvin Valley and Forth & Clyde Canal location.

6. In the interests of amenity and public safety in that part of the site is within the River Kelvin flood plain and it has not been demonstrated that:-

a) The relevant part of application site will not flood to the detriment of human and environmental well being; b) There will be no displacement of flood storage capacity to the detriment of sensitive sites downstream.

7. The proposed development will lead to substantial extra traffic on local roads and junctions to the potential detriment of road safety.

8. In the interests of sustainability in that the detached location of the proposed residential and hotel development will require high levels of car trips to the detriment of the local and general environment.

9. That should planning permission be granted for this development a precedent may be set which would make it difficult for the Planning Authority to refuse similar applications.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 28th October 2002

Memo from NLC Community Services received 8th January 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 20th December 2002 Letter from Scottish Natural Heritage received 31st December 2002 Letter from Historic Scotland received 6th January 2003 Letter from West Of Scotland Archaeology Service received 27th December 2002 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 6th January 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 6th January 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 31st December 2002 Letter from The Coal Authority received 18th December 2002 Letter from East Dunbartonshire Council received on 26th March 2003

Letter from Mr Paul Carter, Woodlyn, High Banton, Kilsyth, G65 ORA received 8th November 2002. Letter from Liz McCann & Dean Clelland, Glenside, Auchinstarry, Near Kilsyth, G65 9SG received 6th November 2002. Letter from Susan Coyle, Canal Bank House, Auchinstarry, G65 9SG received 6th November 2002. Letter from Mr And Mrs K Glover, Canalbank House, Auchinstarry, By Kilsyth, G65 9SG received 1st November 2002. Letter from Simon Lievesley, Partnership Co-ordinator, British Waterways, Canal House, 1 Applecross Street, Glasgow G4 9SP received 5th December 2002. Letter from Mrs S Rafferty, Westview, Howe Road, Kilsyth, G65 OTA received 16th December 2002. Letter from Rob Kay, Secretary Kilsyth Community Council, 104 Stirling Road, Kilsyth, G65 OHY received 30th December 2002. Letter from Peter G Beattie, Auchinvole Lodge, Kilsyth, Glasgow, G65 OSA received 10th January 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Dean at 01236 616459. APPLICATION NO. N/02/01500/OUT

REPORT

1. Site and Proposal

1.I This outline application is for development comprising, housing, hotel, golf course and club house, holiday chalets and leisure facilities at Auchinstarry Farm, south of Kilsyth. A companion application has been submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council for the main part of the site which is outwith North Lanarkshire. The full development area covers approximately 70 ha of which approximately 6 ha is within North Lanarkshire.

1.2 A Draft Master Plan has been submitted showing anticipated locations for the various elements of the application proposal. In view of the “Draft” status of this plan it has been assumed that development proposal locations may alter and the application has been processed on that basis.

1.3 The site consists of attractive open countryside lying to the south of Kilsyth. It is traversed by the River Kelvin, the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Antonine Wall.

1.4 An identical proposal was refused by North Lanarkshire Council and East Dunbartonshire Council in December 2001 for reasons relating to visual amenity, natural and built heritage, nature conservation, potential flooding, road safety, sustainability, national planning guidance, development plan policies, precedent and lack of information. It should be further noted that planning permission was granted in February 2003 for a public house/ restaurant and hotel at the long established Auchinstarry Basin. This will complement the proposal for a marina and boat storage yard at the Basin

1.5 Planning permission was refused by East Dunbartonshire Council on 20thMay 2003 for the main part of the development which is outwith North Lanarkshire.

2. National Plannina Guidelines and Development Plan Policies

2.1 Scottish Executive Planning Guidance is issued through National Planning Policy Guidelines (NPPG’s) and Planning Advice Notes (PAN’S). . Policy on housing in the countryside is set out in SDD Circular 24/1985 which states that “outwith the areas identified, settlement structure development should be very strictly controlled by Greenbelt policies and designations and that towns and villages should not be allowed to expand beyond the limits thus established”. The Circular is supplemented by guidance in NPPG3: “Land for Housing “and is based on the following principles:-

- Development should be encouraged on suitable sites in existing settlements; - The coalescence of settlements and ribbon development should be avoided; and - Isolated development should be discouraged in the open countryside unless particular circumstances are clearly identified in development plans or there are special needs. . NPPG3: “Land for Housing” defines the factors to be taken into account when considering planning applications and indicates the considerations that should be taken into account when preparing development plan policies and when determining planning applications.

In particular, it is stated in para. 37 that “ ...... greenfield sites in Greenbelts should not normally be allowed for housing development. The release of sites in Greenbelts should be considered only in exceptional circumstances and where the release can be justified as part of a strategic appraisal of housing land requirements in a Structure Plan and where it does not undermine the continued overall effectiveness of the Greenbelt”. . Also relevant are: NPPG1: The Planning System; NPPG5: Archaeology and Planning; NPPG7: Planning and Flooding; NPPG14: Natural Heritage, NPPGl7: Transport and Planning and NPPGl8: Planning and the Historic Environment.

- NPPGl promotes sustainable development by minimising greenfield development, conserving important cultural and historic assets, protecting natural heritage, supporting better access by means other than car, encouraging energy efficiency and encouraging the prudent use of natural resources. The effective provision of pedestrian, cycle and public transport alternatives to car use are also promoted through NPPG17.

- NPPG5 states that where development is proposed, Planning Authorities should weigh the relative importance of the archaeological features in question and their potential use for amenity, tourism and education purposes against other factors, including the benefits of the proposed development. Complementing NPPG5, NPPGl8 states that maintaining and enhancing the quality of the historic environment and preserving the country's heritage are important functions of the planning system. Deciding whether development proposals demonstrate best viable use will require a balance to be found between the economic viability of possible uses against the special historic interest of the area.

- NPPG7 sets out the Government's policy on this issue and addresses the problems that flooding can cause by emphasising that the susceptibility of land to flooding is a material consideration in planning decisions and applying the precautionary principle to decision making so that risk is avoided where possible and managed elsewhere.

- NPPG14 states that, as part of its commitment to sustainable development, the Government is concerned to ensure that the natural heritage is preserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and future generations. It recognises that in some cases, the need to protect the natural heritage will necessitate refusing planning permission for development which otherwise might have other short term benefits.

2.2 Relevant Development Plan Policies are as follows:-

Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan: . Strategic Policy 1 : Presumption against encroachment or development into the Greenbelt; . Strategic Policy 5: Protection from inappropriate use of the Forth and Clyde Canal Corridor Tourist Development Area Strategic Economic Location; . Strategic Policy 6: Seeking to ensure that there is sufficient housing to meet future specified housing requirements; . Strategic Policy 7: Safeguard and positively manage strategic environmental resources. (This includes the Antonine Wall).

Kilsyth Local Plan: . GB2 & 3 Greenbelt with presumption against development unless required for agriculture, forestry, horticulture, nature conservation, appropriate countryside recreation and tourism dependant upon a countryside location; . CT5: Policies within the Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan apply; . BE8: Presumption against any development which will adversely affect or threaten a Scheduled Ancient Monument or its setting (this covers the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal); . CFIO: Gas Pipeline Consultation Zone. In addition, Policy CT1 applies whereby the Council seek to enhance and expand tourism providing that proposals are sympathetically designed, there is no significant loss of amenity to the surrounding area and proposals are consistent with appropriate local plan policies.

Forth & Clyde Canal Local Plan: . Policy 27: General presumption against new development in areas identified as important nature conservation areas (this covers the application site); . Policy 43: Presumption against development which would threaten Scheduled Ancient Monuments (Antonine Wall and Forth & Clyde Canal) and their setting.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows:-

The Coal Authority: The site is underlain by seams of coal at shallow depth and there are 15 mine entries within or close to the site. In view of the mining circumstances a prudent developer would seek appropriate technical advice before works are undertaken on site; East Dunbartonshire Council:: The proposed development is the subject of an application to this Council and accordingly it would not be appropriate to provide detailed observations at this stage. It should, however, be noted that planning permission was previously refused for the same development by the Council in December 2001. (Verbal)- Planning permission was refused on 20th May 2003 for the most recent application covering the majority of the development site.; Historic Scotland: The proposal will have a direct impact on the setting of the Forth & Clyde Canal and on the site and setting of the Antonine Wall, both of which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments. There will be a particular negative affect on the setting of the Antonine Wall in an area which is currently free from modern development. Due to the affect on Scheduled Ancient Monuments, an Environmental Impact Assessment is required; Scottish Environment Protection Agency: Foul sewage to be connected to the public foul sewer. Surface water should be attenuated and treated by sustainable urban drainage to reduce flood flows and pollution from run-off; Scottish Natural Heritage: Further information is required. SNH may be likely to object to the proposal in principle as certain aspects of the development such as housing, chalet and hotel developments may have a negative impact on the natural heritage features of the area, and that the whole of the development is situated in the greenbelt; Scottish Water: There is a trunk main within the site which the proposed layout will require to be amended to accommodate. There is a distribution main within the site which may require to be diverted at the developer's expense. There are no known sewers which could serve the development. Drainage will require to be by septic tank or by other suitable treatment system to the satisfaction of SEPA. Transco: Apparatus details provided; West of Scotland Archaeological Service: A detailed archaeological and landscape assessment is required. This is particularly the case as the proposals would affect two monuments of national significance with the Antonine Wall being arguably a monument of international significance, being on of the boundaries of the Roman Empire in Europe. It is noted that the countryside of the Antonine Wall would be affected by the proposals and much of the proposed development would be in full view from the Fort at Croy Hill as well as from the Fort at Barr Hill in East Dunbartonshire; NLC Community Services: An Environmental Statement should be submitted. Permission should be refused as the development pays insufficient regard to a landscape of high scenic and conservation value. NLC Education: There is capacity to serve additional children at St Patricks Primary, at Kilsyth Academy and at St Maurice’s High School. Kilsyth Primary is operating at near capacity and it is possible that some pupils may not be accommodated within this school.

3.2 My Traffic and Transportation Section has stated that a Traffic Assessment is required to enable transport issues to be considered.

3.3 Seven letters of objection have been received. In addition Kilsyth Community Council have supported part of the proposal and objected to part.

3.4 Points of objection are as follows:-

- The proposal will adversely affect visual amenity within an extremely attractive Kelvin Valley rural location. The proposal will adversely affect the attractive countryside canal setting of the settlement of Auchinstarry. The proposed hotel may cause nuisance to Auchinstarry residents; - The proposal will adversely affect the Ancient Monuments of the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal as tourist attractions and as walkways; - The proposal will adversely affect nature; - The proposal will adversely affect local tourism in general and will in particular adversely affect tourism related to the Forth & Clyde Canal and its millennium upgrading. This is one of the few really attractive rural stretches of the canal and will destroy the very aspect that canal visitors come to enjoy; - There may be an adverse affect on site drainage and on drainage on adjacent properties. The development is on the Kelvin Flood Plain; - There will be an adverse affect on road safety due to significant extra traffic on unsuitable local roads; - The proposal is contrary to Greenbelt policy at an important location; - There is no requirement in the Kilsyth area for housing, a hotel and chalets due to existing provision and recent approvals; - Any sewage treatment plant may create nuisance conditions for existing residents and may create pollution; Extensive water discharge to the canal may cause canal problems; - Auchinstarry Basin (on other side of Auchinstarry Road from application site) has been in existence for over 200 years and should be the focal point for local canal related developments i.e. hotel/public house/restaurant;

3.5 It should be noted that Kilsyth Community Council state that the proposals would make a significant contribution to the exploitation of economic benefits arising from the Millennium Canal link. They however oppose the proposed residential development in the Greenbelt stating that it would have a significant adverse impact on the environment and would reduce the attractiveness of the area to visitors.

3.6 The applicant has requested that there be a site visit and hearing prior to any planning decision being reached.

4. Observations and Conclusion

4.1 It is considered that the key issues to be considered in the determination of this application are as follows:-

a) National Planning Policy Guidelines and Development Plan Polices:

The proposal runs contrary to National Planning Guidance and Development Plan Policies covering a variety of matters. Relevant National Planning Policy Guidelines are as follows:- NPPG: 1 - “The Planning System”, 3 - “Land for Housing”, 5 - “Archaeology and Planning”, 7 - “Planning and Flooding”, 14 - “Natural Heritage”, 17 - “Transport and Planning” and 18 - “Planning and the Historic Environment”.

Greenbelt policy is covered by Scottish Development Department Circular 2411 985. Development Plan policies are covered by the Kilsyth Local Plan 1999, the Forth & Clyde Canal Local Plan 1996 and the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000.

Guidance and Policies which are breached are as follows:-

Greenbelt (inappropriate development not required for agricultural use or for other uses deemed suitable for Greenbelt location); New residential development (inappropriate greenfield and Greenbelt location); Sustainable development (inappropriate detached location which will encourage car use); Scheduled Ancient Monuments (adverse effect on the character and setting of the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal; failure to supply relevant information); Flooding (failure to supply a Flood Risk Assessment; potential for flooding on that part of the site within the Kelvin Valley flood plain and/or potential to displace flood water to the detriment of downstream sensitive sites); Transport (lack of suitable alternatives to car use); Road safety (failure to supply a Transport Assessment; substantial extra traffic on local roads and junctions); Compatibility with the local environment (the non-compatibility of the built development with the sensitive rural environment); Protection of environmentally sensitive sites close to the Forth & Clyde Canal (adverse effect on flora and fauna adjacent to the Forth & Clyde Canal); Protection from inappropriate use of the Forth and Clyde Canal Corridor Tourist Development Area Strategic Economic Location (adverse effects of the proposed built development).

Environment Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999 - Lack of Information: Due to the impact of the proposed development on a sensitive rural site with nationally and internationally important Scheduled Ancient Monuments, it has been determined that an Environmental Impact Assessment requires to be gone through as part of the application processing. This involves the submission of an Environmental Statement covering such issues as landscape character, nature conservation, potential flooding, affect on Scheduled Ancient Monuments and road safety. There is also a requirement for a Flood Risk Assessment and a Transport Assessment as part of the Environmental Statement in view of part of the site being within the River Kelvin flood plain and the potential impact proposals will have on local roads. The Transport Assessment would also require to cover the degree of appropriate pedestrian links plus public transport provision. Notwithstanding the applicant having been first advised in May 2001, through the previous application, of the need for the above further information, no such information has been forthcoming.

In response to an appeal by the applicant the Scottish Ministers have determined that the development requires to be considered through the Environmental Impact Assessment procedures as well as through the planning application. Although the applicant has stated that such a Statement would be submitted, non has been supplied. In such circumstances the Environmental Assessment Regulations and accompanying Circular make clear that the Planning Authority can only either suspend the processing of the application, or if they are minded to refuse permission because of other material considerations, proceed to do so as quickly as possible. c) Amenity:

The application site is attractive and rural in character. The northern section is part of the important Kelvin Valley flood plain and the central and southern sections consist of rolling countryside with steep sided spurs running from the southern ridge towards the river. The River Kelvin, the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Antonine Wall traverse the site. Auchinstarry settlement sits in a canal side rural setting.

It is considered that this attractive rural environment will be adversely affected by the buildings associated with the development. At average house densities it is anticipated that approximately 180 dwellings could be built within the full East Dunbartonshire/North Lanarkshire development area. In addition, the hotel, golf clubhouse, chalet park and interpretation centre buildings are likely to have an urbanising affect on the rural environment to its significant disadvantage. This includes an adverse affect on the settlement of Auchinstarry; d) Antonine Wall and Forth & Clyde Canal:

The proposed urbanising of the area as covered in (a) above will significantly adversely affect the settings of the Antonine Wall and the Forth & Clyde Canal. These settings are of national (and international in the case of the Antonine Wall) importance. The rural character of this section of the canal is of particular importance for attracting visitors. The relationship of the Antonine Wall to its landscape setting is an important feature for this area and will be greatly diminished through the proposed developments. There is a lack of information from the applicant on how the proposed developments will affect both these Scheduled Ancient Monuments. It is however anticipated that there may well be direct adverse affect on the Monuments as well as on their settings; e) Road Safety:

It is not possible to form a clear view on road safety implications as the applicant has failed to supply the necessary Transport Assessment. It is however obvious that the proposed development will lead to substantial extra traffic on local roads and junctions, some of which are rural in character and all of which have shortcomings in their horizontal and vertical geometry. This extra traffic may well represent a roads danger;

9 Sustainability:

The proposed residential development is detached from Kilsyth with most proposed housing being approximately 700 metres from the nearest part of Kilsyth plus further distance to main facilities such as shops, schools and local services. While acknowledging that there is a reasonable bus service along Auchinstarry Road, it is anticipated that this detachment from Kilsyth will lead to a high percentage of car trips by residents in order to access local facilities. This will be to the detriment of the local and general environment; g) Potential Flooding:

The northern part of the site is within the River Kelvin flood plain. Government advice makes it clear that potential flooding is a material planning consideration. Clearly there is the potential for parts of the site themselves to flood, and any upfilling or building works may simply displace flood water to sensitive downstream sites. Such flooding can be to the detriment of human and environmental well being. Full information on these potential flooding problems plus any potential remediation measures are required through a Flood Risk Assessment. Unfortunately, the applicant has failed to supply such a report. h) Nature Conservation:

The local environs of the River Kelvin and the Forth €4 Clyde Canal are designated as an Important Nature Conservation Site in the Forth & Clyde Canal Local Plan. Consultees and objectors have confirmed the nature conservation value of the area. Clearly the proposed development has the potential to adversely affect flora and fauna in the area;

i) Other matters raised by objectors:

The tourism policy as promoted through the Kilsyth Local Plan (Policy CT1) is based on seeking to enhance and expand tourism through the improvement of existing visitor attractions and infrastructure provided that such proposals are sympathetically designed and there is no significant loss of amenity to the surrounding areas, and are consistent with appropriate local plan policies. It is considered that an important part of the attraction of the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Antonine Wall area to visitors is the attractive countryside location. It is accepted that the significant urbanisation of this section of the setting of these features will reduce the attractiveness of the area to visitors. The means of preserving the local rural environment and yet having a canal based visitor attraction is best achieved through potential development at Auchinstarry Basin. This is a long established canal facility area which is promoted for further development in the Forth & Clyde Canal Local Plan. The Auchinstarry Basin site is adjacent to Auchinstarry Road, will allow linked trips to Kilsyth and has planning permission for part of the proposed marina, boat storage yard, public house/ restaurant and hotel development. No housing land supply need argument has been advanced for the proposed housing development in this greenfield / Greenbelt location. Should planning permission be granted, sewerage arrangements would require to be to the full satisfaction of SEPA and Scottish Water. Certain other matters raised by objectors are not relevant to the planning merits of this application.

4.2 In conclusion, whilst the additional information required, ie the Environmental Statement, Transport Assessment and Flood Risk Assessment, has not been submitted, it is recommended that the application be refused as the proposals are contrary to the development plan and national planning policy guidance, and also would have an adverse affect on visual amenity, the scheduled ancient monuments of the Antonine Wall and the Forth and Clyde Canal, nature conservation road safety and sustainability.

It should be noted that in terms of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1999, if the applicant does not submit the environmental statement, the planning authority can determine the application only by refusing planning permission. Application No: N/03/0001O/FUL

Date Registered: 10th February 2003

Applicant : North Lanarkshire CCTV Ltd Dalziel Workspace Mason Street Motherwell MLI IYE

Development: Installation of CCTV Cameras

Location: Central Way, Cumbernauld

Ward: 60: Carbrain East Councillor William Homer

Grid Reference: 275951 674486

File Reference: N/03/0001OlFUL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The majority of site is covered by shopping policies in the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993, whilst the remainder is covered by residential policies in the same plan.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: NLC Housing And Property Services (No response) Scottish Water (No objection) Scottish Power (No objection) Strathclyde Police (No response)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application, by North Lanarkshire CCTV, is for the installation of three column mounted and two bracket mounted CCTV cameras in various locations in Cumbernauld Town Centre. Following neighbour notification, one letter of objection has been received. Details of this objection and an assessment of the application are contained within the attached report. Despite the concerns of the objector, I recommend that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Rmdby nrr*ll N103/00010/FU L North Lanarkshire CCTV Ltd Erection Of3 Column Mounted CCTV Cameras and 2 Bracket Mounted Cameras arious Looations atCum bernauld Town Centre 2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all the columns, brackets and associated equipment to be used, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 9th January 2003

Letter from Scottish Water received 28th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 13th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 18th March 2003

Letter from David Welsh, 60 Scott Drive, Greenfaulds, Cumbernauld, G67 4LD, received 30th December 2002.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Thomson at 01236 616466. APPLICATION NO. N/03/00010/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I This application by North Lanarkshire CCTV is for the installation of three column mounted and two bracket mounted CCTV cameras at various locations in Cumbernauld Town Centre. The three pole mounted cameras will be installed on Tryst Walk, adjacent to the north east corner of the Hollywood Bowl, St Mungo’s Walk, adjacent to St Mungo’s Church and the car park adjacent to Carron House, St Mungo’s Walk. The wall mounted cameras will be located on the south west and north east corners of the roof of Fleming House on Tryst Road.

2. Development Plan

2.1 Four of these installations are within areas covered by shopping policies in the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993. The site in the car park adjacent to Carron House, whilst adjacent to the main shopping area in Cumbernauld Town Centre is covered by residential policies. It is considered that the proposal does not contravene Local Plan policies.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 None of the statutory consultees offered any objection to the proposal.

3.2 As a result of the neighbour notification process, a letter of objection has been received from Mr Welsh, on behalf of St Mungo’s Parish Church. The main concerns raised, and my comments thereon, are as follows: -

0 The height of the proposed column at 8 metres is more than double the height of the cross in the adjacent church;

Comment: The cross referred to is a free-standing structure sitting to the south of the church building, and the column will exceed its height. The church building itself is distinctive, particularly in respect of the copper clad roof which dominates this area of the Town Centre and the proposed 8 metre column will therefore have little impact on the church or detract from its setting.

0 The proposed column is much closer to the church than the 55.6 metres indicated on the plans.

Comment: It is conceded that the figure of 55 metres is misleading. This indicates the approximate distance between the column and the main part of the church itself. The distance from the CCTV column to the church hall is approximately 15 metres.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 Planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The main consideration in assessing this application is does it accord with local plan policy and how it will impact on the surrounding area.

4.2 It is considered that the application does not contravene the retail policies of the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993, which seek to protect and enhance the quality of shopping provision at Cumbernauld Town Centre. One of the proposed CCTV columns is within an area covered by housing policies. Given the proximity of the installation to the existing town centre facilities and that the nearest dwelling is over 80 metres away, it is considered that there would be no significant impact on residential amenity arising from the proposal.

4.3 The proposed locations of the CCTV cameras are considered to be acceptable. A planning condition will be drafted in order to control the specific design and colour of the materials used for the columns, brackets and associated equipment.

4.4 A final consideration is that the CCTV scheme will bring added security to Cumbernauld Town Centre and may potentially help in reducing crime in the area.

4.5 Having considered the impact of the proposal, I am of the opinion that the CCTV cameras are acceptable at the locations indicated and that they will not adversely affect the amenity of the area to an extent which would justify refusing planning permission.

4.6 I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted. Application No: N/03/00017/FUL

Date Registered: 9th January 2003

Applicant : Mr J Carlin 'Ki Ibracken' High Barrwood Kilsyth Glasgow G65 OEE

Agent Aitken & Gillies 'Nettle House' Ramoyle Dunblane FKI 5 OBA

Development: Construction of a Dwellinghouse and Garage

Location: Plot 3 High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth

Ward: 66: Banton And Kilsyth East Councillor Tom Barrie

Grid Reference: 272880677860

File Reference: N/03/00017/FUL

Site History: N/97/00291/OUT - approved 6 May 1998: Erection of 5 houses N/02/00447/REM - approved 5 June 2002: Erection of 5 houses

Development Plan: The site is covered by the residential policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan, 1999.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: Scottish Water (No Objections) British Gas Transco (No Objections) Scottish Power (No Objections) The Coal Authority (No Objections)

Representations: 5 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicant seeks permission to construct a dwellinghouse and garage at Plot 3, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth. Following neighbour notification 5 letters of objection representing 3 residences have been received. Details of the points of objection and the assessment of the application are contained within the attached report. Despite the concerns of the objectors I recommend that planning permission be granted. I \ I I) Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

4. That a visibility splay of 2 metres by 20 metres shall be provided from the driveway.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

5. That before the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied a turning facility shall be provided within the curtilage of the site to allow vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear.

Reason: In order to prevent vehicles reversing onto High Barwood Road.

6. That no trees within the application site shall be lopped, topped, felled, or otherwise affected, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

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

7. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the existing site levels in relation to the existing dwellings, and proposed finished ground levels and floor levels in relation to the existing dwellings shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

8. That the proposed garage shall be finished in materials which match those used on the proposed dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure that the garage complements the dwellinghouse in the interests of amenity.

9. That the use of the garage hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

10. That no more than one commercial vehicle shall be parked within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse at any time without prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby housing from noise and disturbance and in the interest of the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 9 January 2003 Memo from the NLC Planning and Environment Roads Service Manager, received 3rd March 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 30th January 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 22nd January 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 29th January 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 21st January 2003 Letter from Anne Howard, Heatheryknowe, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth, G65 OEE received 21st January 2003. Letter fiom Sandra Morton, FNAEA, Hillcrest, Craigstone View, Kilsyth, G65 OHB received 29th January 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Brady, C/o Moore & Partners Solicitors, 7 Tay Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, G67 1BU received 26th February 2003. Letter from Sandra Morton, "Hillcrest", Craigstone View, Kilsyth, G65 OHB received 28th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Brady, C/o Moore & Partners Solicitors, 7 Tay Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, G67 1BU received 31 st March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mrs. Lavery at 01236 616464. APPLICATION NO. N1031000171FUL

REPORT

I. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The applicant seeks permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse and garage within a plotted development at High Barwood Road, Kilsyth. The plot is one of five with outline planning permission and is set within the curtilage of a property known as ‘Heatheryknowe’. ‘Heatheryknkowe’ is a single storey property that was built some 70 years ago on a traditional agricultural holding. The site is surrounded by residential plot developments that have been erected in the last 15 years.

1.2 Full planning permission for the erection of five single storey dwellings was granted on 5 June 2002. Since this application was granted the plot has been sold and the new owner wishes to change the size and design of the dwelling.

1.3 The proposed dwelling is a 1W storey detached villa with a height of approximately 6 W metres. The design provides 3 bedrooms, a kitchen/dining room, toilets and a TV room on the ground floor and a bedroom, bathroom, office and living room with terrace on the first floor.

1.4 The proposed garage is to the east of the dwelling and will provide for 3 cars, with a store room on the first floor. The garage will measure 14 metres x 7.5 metres with a height of 6 metres.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is covered by the residential policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan, 1999.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 None of the statutory consultees offered any objection to the proposal.

3.2 As a result of the neighbour notification process, 5 letters of objection were received from three residences. The main concerns raised, and my comments thereon, are as follows :-

0 That the original plan and design was for 5 single storey dwellings. The proposed dwelling is substantially different to the original design, it is too high and will be detrimental to other dwellinghouses.

Comment : It is agreed that the original plan was for single storey dwellings and the proposed dwelling is 1W storeys in height. However, the dwelling is acceptable in terms of the outline permission granted in that the design reflects and complements the local character of the surrounding area in its scale and use of building materials.

0 That the proposed dwelling appears to have 3 levels indicating that the attic space won’t be used for domestic purposes.

Comment : The velux windows shown high on the roof of the dwelling will provide light to the hallway. There is little attic space due to the height of the property and there is no evidence to suggest that the attic will be used for anything other than domestic purposes. That the proposed development will be detrimental to the surrounding residential area due to its location and proximity to other dwellinghouses.

Comment:: In my opinion the location of the proposed dwelling is acceptable and will not be detrimental to the surrounding residential area.

That the proposed garage is larger than necessary for domestic use and may be used to store highly flammable materials from the applicants business. This would create a potential fire risk.

Comment: It is conceded that the garage is larger than usual domestic garages, in that it can accommodate 3 cars and has a storage room above. However, there is adequate space within the plot for the garage and there is no evidence suggesting it won’t be used for domestic purposes.

That the garage will be directly in front of the objectors property at Hilltop Cottage

Comment: The applicant has since amended the plans and the garage will now be located to the east of the plot.

That the applicant will park commercial vehicles relating to his painting contractors business, that these would be kept on his plot thereby turning the area into an industrial unit.

Comment: There is no evidence to suggest that the applicant will park commercial vehicles on site. However, I have attached a condition allowing only one commercial vehicle to be parked at any time within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.

That site traffic during the construction of the dwellinghouse will damage the private access lane to the objectors’ property at Craigstone View.

Comment: The driveway to the proposed dwelling has already been constructed and is adequate to allow site traffic to access the site. It is unlikely that there will be any damage to the access to Craigstone View.

That High Barwood Road has no official turning point and therefore there is inadequate parking and turning for site deliveries.

Comment: It is agreed that there is a lot of activity around the site at present with the house plots being developed. However, this disruption is temporary and the problem will be ameliorated as soon as the development is complete.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The main issue in assessing this application is how the proposed dwellinghouse and garage will impact on the surrounding residential area in terms of scale and design.

4.2 It is considered that the overall size and design of the dwellinghouse is acceptable and in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area. The dwellinghouse has a substantial garden area and complies with the conditions detailed in original permission. The proposed garage although larger than usual is acceptable in terms of scale and design.

4.3 The site is covered by the Residential policies of the adopted Kilsyth Local Plan and as such the proposal is not contrary to the Local Plan.

4.4 Having considered the impact of the proposed dwellinghouse and garage, I am of the opinion that both are acceptable in this location and will not adversely affect the area to an extent which would justify refusing planning permission. I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted. Application No: N/03/00226/FUL

Date Registered: 21st February 2003

Applicant: Dunedin Property Investment Company Ltd 22 Rutland Street Edinburgh EH1 2AN

Agent Turley Associates 32 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4PY

Development: Change of Use of a Former Ice Rink to Retail Units and Associated Improvements to the Building and its Immediate Surroundings

Location: Former Ice House 8 St. Mungos Road Town Centre Cumbernauld

Ward: 54: Seafar And The Village Councillor Neil McCallum

Grid Reference: 27571 6 674407

File Reference: N/03/00226/FU L

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The property is covered by Shopping Policies in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: Historic Scotland (No Objection) NLC Community Services (Com ments) NLC Housing And Property Services (No Response)

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicants propose to refurbish and re-clad the three existing retail units on St. Mungo's Road and subdivide the redundant ice rink building to provide a further four retail units. They also propose to provide a new entrance area to the existing town centre building, thus improving the pedestrian links to Phase 4 and Phases 1 & 2 and also to the recently approved London and Regional extension to the town centre. The parking area will also be refurbished and reconfigured.

The development would result in a net loss of approximately 10 parking spaces. My Transportation Section have no objections as their concerns have in part been addressed by the submission of amended plans and additional information and their remaining concerns can satisfactorily be addressed through the imposition of planning conditions.

The development as proposed will significantly enhance the retail facilities within this area of the town centre, whilst also bringing a redundant building back into beneficial use and strengthening pedestrian links with other parts of the town centre. It is recommended that planning permission is granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the phasing and programming of all landscaping, parking area and footpath alterations and construction, and building construction works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, to ensure adequate provision for pedestrians and parking during all stages of construction and to safeguard the amenity of the area.

3. That the development shall be implemented in accordance with the phasing and programme approved under the terms of Condition 2.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, to ensure adequate provision for pedestrians during all stages of construction and to safeguard the amenity of the area.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details and/or samples of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, and doors, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects

5. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, and boundary treatments, covering the entire development site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include:- (a) details of all hard landscaping including samples or specification of all materials and design details of external street furniture, including lighting, and feature elements; (b) details of the phasing of these works; (c) a scheme for the future management and maintenance of these areas.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail in the interest of the visual amenity of the central area of Cumbernauld and to ensure the external environment of the shopping centre is attractive to potential customers.

6. That within six months of the occupation of any two of the additional retail units hereby permitted, all works which are included in the scheme of landscaping, approved under the terms of Condition 5, shall be completed.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

7. That upon completion of the landscaping scheme required by Condition 5, the management and maintenance scheme, approved under the terms of that Condition shall be in operation.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

8. That none of the additional retail units hereby approved shall be occupied until the new entrance area outlined blue on the approved plans is completed and available for use, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, to ensure adequate provision for pedestrians and parking and to safeguard the amenity of the area.

9. That no more than two of the additional retail units hereby permitted, shall be occupied before all of the parking areas are completed in accordance with the approved layout and thereafter all of the parking spaces shall remain available for use at all times when any of the units is open for business.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the area.

10. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme to provide electronic monitoring of the level of usage of the car park and to subsequently connect to a system of variable message signing to inform drivers of the availability of spaces within the town centre area shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To promote more efficient usage of the local road network and parking provision.

11. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, within one year of the occupation of any of the additional retail units hereby permitted, the scheme approved under the terms of Condition 10 shall be implemented.

Reason: To promote more efficient usage of the local road network and parking provision.

12. That the further permission of the Planning Authority shall be required in respect of all advertisements on the site which are outwith the provisions of Schedule 4 of The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 21st February 2003 Traffic and Parking Analysis received 4'th April 2003 Amended Plans received 7th May 2003 Letter from applicant received 7th May 2003

Memo from NLC Planning and Environment Roads Service Manager received 31st March 2003 Memo from NLC Planning and Environment Roads Service Manager received 13th May 2003 Letter from Historic Scotland received 20th March 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 15th April 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mary Stewart at 01236 616473. Application No: N/03/00240/FUL

Date Registered: 25th February 2003

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Dudek 23 Bellfield Road Kirkintilloch

Agent H R Cartwright 39 Craigson Place Airdrie ML6 8PH

Development: Construction of a Dwellinghouse and Garage

Location: Plot 2 High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth

Ward: 66: Banton And Kilsyth East Councillor Tom Barrie

Grid Reference: 272805677855

File Reference: N/03/00240/FUL

Site History: N/9700291/0UT - approved 6 May 1998: Erection of 5 houses N/02/00447REM - approved 5 June 2002: Erection of 5 houses

Development Plan: The site is covered by the residential policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan, 1999.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: Scottish Water (No objection) British Gas Transco (No objection) Scottish Power (No objection) The Coal Authority (No objection)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicant seeks permission to construct a dwellinghouse and garage at Plot 2, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth. Following neighbour notification, one letter of objection has been received. Details of the point of objection and the assessment of the application are contained within the attached report. Despite the concerns of the objectors I recommend that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

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

4. That a visibility splay of 2 metres by 20 metres shall be provided from the driveway.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

5. That before the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied a turning facility shall be provided within the curtilage of the site to allow vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear.

Reason: In order to prevent vehicles reversing onto High Barrwood Road.

6. That no trees within the application site shall be lopped, topped, felled, or otherwise affected, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

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

8. That the proposed garage shall be finished in materials which match those used on the proposed dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure that the garage complements the dwellinghouse in the interests of amenity.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

10. That before the dwelling hereby permitted is occupied the screen fence on the western edge of the shared driveway shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans. Reason: To safeguard the amenity and privacy of adjacent residential property.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 25th February 2003 Memo from the NLC Planning & Environment Roads Service Manager received 3rd April 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 20th March 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 11th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 19th March 2003 Letter from the Coal Authority received 13th March 2003 Letter from David Matthews, Morven, High Barrwood, Kilsyth, G65 OEE received 18th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mrs. Lavery at 01236 616464. APPLICATION NO. N1031002401FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The applicant seeks permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse and garage within a plotted development at High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth. The plot is one of five with outline permission and is set within the curtilage of a property known as ‘Heatheryknowe’. Heatheryknowe is a single storey property that was built some 70 years ago on a traditional ‘couch’ agricultural holding. The site is surrounded by residential plot developments that have been erected in the last 15 years.

1.2 Full planning permission for the erection of five single storey dwellings was granted on 5 June 2002. Since this application the plot has been sold and the new owner wishes to change the size and design of the dwelling.

1.3 The proposed dwelling is single storey with a height of approximately 6 metres. The proposed garage is to the south east of the site and will measure 6 metres x 6 metres with a height of 4.5 metres. This will be accessed from a shared driveway.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is covered by residential policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan, 1999.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 None of the statutory consultees offered any objection to the proposal.

3.2 As a result of the neighbour notification process, a letter of objection was received from the occupants at Morven, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth. Their main concern was that the shared driveway, which will access the plot, is at a higher level than their driveway. This will affect their privacy, as there will be a clear view of two bedrooms and the living room of their house.

Comment : It is agreed that screening in the form of a fence or landscaping is required. The applicant is proposing to erect a 1.5 metre high timber slatted fence and evergreen planting between the driveways and this should protect the privacy of the objector. A planning condition can ensure that the fence is in position prior to the new dwelling being occupied.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The site is covered by the Residential Policies of the adopted Kilsyth Local Plan and as such the proposal is not contrary to the Local Plan.

4.2 The remaining issue in assessing this application is how the proposed dwellinghouse and garage will impact on the surrounding area and the objectors’ property at Morven, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth.

4.3 It is considered that the overall size and design of the dwellnghouse and garage is acceptable and in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area. The dwellinghouse has a substantial garden area and complies with the conditions detailed in the original permission. The proposed garage has an adequate driveway and turning area. 4.4 The privacy of the objector will be protected by the proposed screen fence and planting.

4.5 Having considered the impact of the proposed dwellinghouse and garage, I am of the opinion that both are acceptable in this location and will not adversely affect the objector’s property to an extent which would justify refusing permission. I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted. Application No: N/03/00262/FUL

Date Registered: 4th March 2003

Applicant: Scottish & Newcastle Retail PO Box 112 Riverside Way Northampton NNI 5NU

Agent Burns Design Ltd 76 Dumbarton Road Clydebank G81 IUG

Development: Extension and Alterations to Public House/ Restaurant

Location: Crow Wood House Hotel, Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead

Ward: 69: Chryston and Auchinloch Councillor Charles Gray

Grid Reference: 267736.669216.

File Reference: N/03/00262/FUL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The site is covered by Greenbelt policies in the Strathkelvin District (Southern Area) Local Plan, 1983 and the Northern Corridor Local Plan (Finalised Draft), 2000.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: S.E.P.A.(West) (No Objection) Scottish Water (No Objection) The Coal Authority (Comments) Scottish Executive Development Department (No Objection)

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Advertised on 12th March 2003

Comments:

This application is for a rear extension and alterations to the Crow Wood House Hotel. The works include :- . The construction of a 7.5 metre by 12.5 metre rear extension, increasing the size of the bar/ restaurant area, . The construction of a front entrance portico, . The formation of a ‘mansard’ roof on an existing flat roofed extension, . The replacement of a side entrance with a window, N/03/00262/FUL Scottish & Newcastle Retail Crowwood House Hotel Cumbernauld Road. Muirhead Extension & Alterations to Public HouseRestaurant Site Area 0 013 Hectares 1 The erection of climbing plant trellises and planting troughs on the frontage, and . Some re-rendering. There are no objections to the proposals from the consultees, including the Scottish Executive Trunk Roads Authority, or from any other party. Although my Transportation Section would prefer an additional five parking spaces it is noted from regular monitoring that the existing parking provision has spare capacity.

It is considered that the proposed works will enhance the appearance of this prominent building and should ensure that it fulfils its full potential as a hotel and public houselrestaurant. It is recommended that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the rear extension roof design shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and to ensure that the roof design is appropriate for the building and the general area.

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that external materials are appropriate for the building and the general area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 4'h March 2003

Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 20th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 1 8'h March 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 1 7'h March 2003 Memo from NLC Planning and Environment Head Of Protective Services received lgthMarch 2003 Memo from NLC Planning and Environment Roads Service Manager;:eceived 25th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Executive Development Department received 26 March 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Dean at 01236 616459. Application No: N/03/00283/FUL

Date Registered: 7th March 2003

Applicant: Dickie Homes Ltd Burnfield Avenue Glasgow G46 7TT

Agent Drew Deans Design 11 Dryburgh Walk Moodiesburn G69 OHH

Development: Construction of Seven Dwellinghouses

Location: West House, 2 Main Street, Chryston

Ward: 69: Chryston And Auchinloch Councillor Charles Gray

Grid Reference: 268467.669960.

File Reference: N/03/00283/F UL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The site is identified as part of the general urban area in the Strathkelvin (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983 and the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: NLC Community Services (Comments) S.E.P.A.(W est) (Comments) Scottish Water (No Objection) The Coal Authority (Comments) Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland (No Objection)

Representations: 2 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The application is for the construction of seven detached dwellings in the large grounds of the dwelling at 2 Main Street, Chryston.

Although this former manse (constructed in 1857) is attractive and distinctive, it is not a listed building and as such there is no hindrance to its demolition. Similarly there is no current obstacle to taking down the many mature trees on the site. A submitted tree survey indicates that many of the trees are in poor health.

The layout has been amended to reflect planning and roads requirements.

Notwithstanding some disappointment at the loss of the former manse and its wooded setting, it is considered that the proposed residential development is acceptable. It is recommended that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: In the interests of amenity by ensuring that external materials are appropriate for the site and the general area.

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: In the interests of amenity by ensuring that fences and walls are appropriate for the site and the general area.

4. That none of the integral garages shall be altered for use as habitable rooms without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that there is adequate accommodation for vehicles within each plot.

5. That the surface water drainage system for the site shall be to the satisfaction of Scottish Water, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Planning Authority and shall accord with best practice for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. Prior to any works being commenced on site, the drainage system shall be submitted to and for the approval of the Planning Authority, and shall thereafter be installed in accordance with the approved specifications.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and public health.

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include:- (a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in the course of development (d) details of the phasing of these works; (e) a scheme of management and maintenance.

Reason: In the interests of amenity by ensuring that landscaping is appropriate for the site and the general area.

7. That within one year of the occupation of the last dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 6 above, shall be completed; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of amenity by ensuring that landscaping is appropriate for the site and the general area.

8. That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 6(e) shall be in operation.

Reason: In the interests of amenity by ensuring that landscaping is appropriate for the site and the general area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 7th March 2003

Memo from NLC Community Services received 16th April 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 24th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 31st March 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 19th March 2003 Memo from NLC Planning and Environment Roads Service Manager received 25th March 2003 Letter from Architectural Heritage Society Of Scotland received 31st March 2003

Letter from Marion MacDonald, 62 Main Street, Chryston, Glasgow, G69 9JX received 6th March 2003. Letter from Keith Scrimgeour, Ivy Cottage, 4 Main Street, Chryston, G69 9GH received 20th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Dean at 01236 616459. APPLICATION NO. N1031002831FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The application is for the construction of seven detached houses on a 0.5ha site at 2 Main Street, Chryston. The site currently contains a detached former manse in large wooded grounds. The proposed development has two dwellinghouses fronting on to Main Street and five dwellinghouses fronting on to an internal access road.

2. DeveI o D men t PIan

2.1 The site is covered by the following policies in the Strathkelvin District (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983:-

- Area unaffected by specific proposals (E.PRO6) - Residential area (E.PR07).

2.2. Under the terms of the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000 the site is covered by the following policy:-

- General residential area (HG3).

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Consultation responses are as follows:- . The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland : Further information is required in order to allow appropriate comments . The Coal Authority : No adverse comments . Scottish Water : No adverse comments . Scottish Environment Protection Agency : No objections. Surface water from the site should be treated in accordance with the principals of sustainable urban drainage systems. . Director of Community Services : The proposed loss of trees is disappointing. Boundary trees provide good screening from neighbouring properties. The tree survey indicates the proposed felling of some trees which are in good or reasonable condition.

3.2 There are no objections to the proposal from my Transportation Section.

3.3. Two letters of representation have been received with the following points being raised:-

- The mature trees and old manse contribute to the amenity and character of Chryston and should be protected.

- The site plan does not reflect the correct ownership boundary. (This has been corrected in amended plans).

4. Planninq Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 It is considered that the main issues are as follows:-

a) The suitability of the site for residential development. The site is within the village envelope and is covered by suitable policies in the Statutory Local Plan and the Emerging Local Plan. It is recognised that the proposal will lead to the loss of an attractive and distinctive old building (constructed 1857) and the felling of several mature trees. It is noted, however, that the dwellinghouse is not listed or within a conservation area and as such there is no hindrance to its demolition. Similarly the trees are not covered by a Tree Preservation Order and as such there is an entitlement to fell them. There has been no suggestion in consultation responses that the building should be listed or the trees protected. It is not proposed to protect trees through the current application as the submitted tree survey indicates that many are in poor health and the great majority of trees would interfere with development proposals and usable garden ground.

b) DeveloDment oro1)osals : The layout has been amended such that the development acceptably contributes to the main streetscape and meets transportation requirements. Furthermore, the dwellings satisfactorily relate to one another and have suitable garden areas. The two storey detached dwellings are considered to be reasonably in keeping with the general character of this section of Chryston.

4.2 Notwithstanding some disappointment at the loss of the former manse and its wooded garden, it is considered that the proposed seven dwellinghouses are acceptable for the site and for the general area. It is recommended that planning permission be granted. Application No: N1031002861FUL

Date Registered: 10th March 2003

Applicant: Mr J. McLaughlin & Miss R. Bell 45 Glen Clova Drive C ra igm a rloch Cumbernauld

Development: Alterations and Extension to a Dwellinghouse

Location: 45 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld

Ward: 57: Westerwood, Carrickstone and Dullatur Councillor Gordon Murray

Grid Reference: 274222675883

File Reference: N103/00286/FUL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The site is covered by residential policies in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicant seeks permission to construct a conservatory at 45 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch Cumbernauld. Following neighbour notification a letter of objection was received, details of which are contained within the attached report. Despite the concerns of the objector I recommend that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That the facing materials to be used for the conservatory shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the development hereby approved complements the adjoining dwellinghouse in the interests of amenity.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 10th March 2003 Letter from Mr & Mrs Still, 47 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld, G68 ODL received 18th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mrs. Lavery at 01236 616464. APPLICATION NO. N/03/00286/FUL

REPORT

1. DescriDtion of Site and Proposal

1.I The application site is a detached house at 45 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld. The houise is located within an established residential area and is covered by the housing policies of the Cumbernauld Local Plan. The house occupies a corner site in the development and a shared driveway serves No.45,47 and 49 Glen Clova Drive.

1.2 The applicants are proposing to construct a conservatory on the south elevation of their house. There is an existing garage to the rear of the house and the applicants propose to convert this to a playroom which will be accessed from the conservatory. The proposed conservatory measures 4 metres x 5 metres with a height of 3.5 metres.

2. Consultations and Representations

2.1 A letter of objection was received from neighbours at 47 Glen Clova Drive. Their points of objection are detailed below:

That the land to the front of No.45 provides common access to Nos. 45, 47 and 49 Glen Clova Drive and has been the subject of legal correspondence on account of parking. Access is required 24 hours a day and there is insufficient room for the parking of construction traffic. The driveway has now been laid with monoblocks and the applicant makes no account of any measures to prevent potential damage to the driveway.

Comment : It is conceded that there may be disruption during the construction of the conservatory, however this will be temporary and should not be considered in deciding the acceptability of the conservatory. Damage to the shared driveway is a legal matter and again shouldn’t be considered in determining this application.

That the plans and specifications should be accurate in order that a proper judgement can be made. It is not clear whether the garage will be bricked up or a window inserted.

Comment : It is clear from the elevational plans that the applicants propose to replace the garage door with a patio door. The conversion of the garage does not require planning permission.

That the work will not be carried out during reasonable hours and there will be excessive noise over the weekend period.

Comment : There may be additional noise during construction, but this is a temporary disruption and cannot be considered in deciding the application. The objector offers no reason for the assertion that this will take place at unreasonable times.

3. Planninq Assessment and Conclusions

3.1 The main consideration in assessing this application is how the proposed conservatory will impact on surrounding properties and on the amenity currently enjoyed by the residents of No.47 Glen Clova Drive. 3.2 In my opinion the size and design of the conservatory is acceptable and in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area. The points of objection are not material planning considerations and as such cannot be taken into account in assessing this proposal.

3.3 Having considered the impact of the proposed conservatory on surrounding properties and on the amenity of the objectors’ property, I recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No: N/03/00287/FUL

Date Registered: 10th March 2003

Applicant: Cumbernauld Youth Fellowship WRVS Hall Fleming Road Cumbernauld G67 1LS

Agent John Whyte 5A Burnbank Terrace Kilsyth G65 OAE

Development: Erection of a Fence and Extension to a Car Park

Location: WRVS Hall, Fleming Road, Seafar, Cumbernauld

Ward: 54: Seafar And The Village Councillor Neil McCallum

Grid Reference: 275937674768

File Reference: N1031002871FUL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: This application is covered by housing policies in the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: NLC Housing And Property Services (No response)

Representations: 14 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application seeks permission for the erection of a black steel palisade fence (in retrospect) and the formation of a car parking area at the Reformed Mission Hall, Fleming Road, Cumbernauld.

It is my opinion that this application concurs with Local Plan policy, and that the provision of the new parking area will enhance an existing local service while providing additional parking for local residents.

14 letters of objection have been received. Despite these, it is recommended that permission be granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:.

I. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission. N/03/00287/FUL Curnbernauld Youth Fellowship WRVS Hall Fleming Road Cumbernauld Erection of Fence and Extension to Car Park resentdion &:.?ea &:.?ea 0 048 Hectares Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before development hereby permitted is started, a scheme, in accordance with the specifications of the Roads Authority, addressing the following points:

the relocation of the lighting column outwith the access; the provision of parking bays with a minimum width of 2.5m x 5m with a minimum of 6m between the bays details of the proposed surface materials for the access through the existing cobbled parking bays.

shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

3. That no fences, gates, means of enclosure or other obstruction shall be erected around the car parking area hereby permitted.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 10th March 2003

Letter from Mrs J Paul,l 1K Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs D. McFarlane,? IF Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 ILH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs G Devine,l 1B Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from C. Crompton & W. Crompton,l 1J Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr Don Sherlock,l 1G Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr James Cassells,l 1D Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Margaret Carleton,l 1H Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs S Emslie,ll E Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mrs Young,l 1A Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH, received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs O'Halloran,l 1C Flerning Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr William Paul,ll K Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs James Burns, The Auld Rectory, 15A Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LH received 24th March 2003. Letter from A Cook, The Scottish Episcopal Church, Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 ILJ received 24th March 2003. Letter from David A Cook, The Scottish Episcopal Church, Fleming Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1LJ received 24th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Thomson at 01236 616466. APPLICATION NO. N1031002871FUL

REPORT

Description of Site and ProDosal

This application seeks permission for the erection of a black steel palisade fence (in retrospect) and the formation of a car parking area at the Reformed Mission Hall, Fleming Road, Cumbernauld. The Mission Hall is a large cabin style building, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac. To the west of the building is an Episcopal Church and to the northwest is a terraced row of houses. An area of car parking between them serves the houses and the two Churches. To the north is a wooded area.

The applicant is applying for retrospective permission for the erection of a fence around the Mission Hall. The applicant is also proposing to create an area of 12 additional car parking spaces on an area of amenity open space immediately adjacent to the Mission Hall.

DeveloDment Plan

The local plan for the area within which this site is located is the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993. The site is covered by Policy HG4, which seeks to protect the amenity of residential areas and presumes in favour of proposals which will enhance the provision of local community facilities and services.

Consultations and Representations

My Transportation Section don’t oppose the application as long as the following conditions can be met:

as the access would remove a number of public bays in a location where parking is at a premium, the new parking bays should be for general use; no fencing or gates should be erected around this new area of parking; the characteristics of the surfacing of access through the existing cobbled parking bays will require changed and edge defined i.e. to asphalt and kerbs; the lighting column located in the middle of the access will require to be relocated outwith the access at the expense of the applicant; the parking bays should be increased in size to 2.5 x 5m with 6m between the bays.

All of these points can be addressed through the imposition of a condition.

Fourteen letters of representation have been received from the neighbouring properties on Fleming Road. The grounds of objection can be summarised as follows :

That there is no need for additional car parking spaces to be provided as there is sufficient existing spaces and that very few vehicles use the Mission Hall.

Comment: It is not the role of the Planning Authority to question whether or not the additional car parking spaces are needed. My Transportation Section has indicated that as parking is at a premium in this area he would not object to the application.

The formation of the car park will lead to the loss of an area of open space amenity ground which adds to the setting of the area and is used by children and pet owners for informal recreation.

Comment: Fleming Road is well served by areas of open space. To the north there is a large wooded area and beyond it is a football pitch. To the west is another grassed area of amenity open space and beyond it another wooded area.

The construction of a car park will probably lead to vandals and drunks gathering there which will lead to littering and other forms of anti-social behaviour.

Comment: There is no evidence to suggest that this proposal will encourage anti-social behaviour at this location. The control of anti-social behaviour is a matter for the Police to enforce and it is my opinion that any attempt to control this behaviour using the planning system is inappropriate. Nor is the planning system the correct mechanism for controlling litter. It is the responsibility for other Council departments to provide litter bins and ensure that the streets are clean.

The development of the site could lead to drainage problems for the residents of Fleming Road.

Comment: There is no evidence to suggest that this proposal will lead to drainage problems.

4. Planninn Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 Planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The main consideration in assessing this application is whether or not it accords with local plan policy, and is this a suitable location for this type of development.

4.2 The Local Plan seeks to protect the established character and amenity of residential areas and presumes against developments unless they will enhance the provision of local facilities and services. This application will enhance an existing local service by providing additional car parking spaces for it. An added benefit is that there will be extra parking for local residents.

4.3 Whilst the loss of open space is unfortunate, this part of Fleming Road is particularly well served with areas of amenity space to the southwest and the north of the site. 4.4 It is my opinion that the loss of this open space will not unduly affect the amenity enjoyed by the adjacent properties.

4.5 It is my opinion that this application does concur with Local Plan policy, and that the provision of the new parking area will enhance an existing local service while providing additional parking for local residents. Despite the objections received, it is recommended that permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No: N/03/00289/0UT

Date Registered: 10th March 2003

Applicant: Mr J Scott 36 Bankier Terrace Banknock Stirling sh ire FK4 IJF

Agent BDA Design 38 Wellpark Crescent Stirling FK7 9HF

Development: Construction of a Dwellinghouse

Location: Site Adjacent to the Covenanter Filling Station, Stirling Road, Kilsyth

Ward: 66: Banton And Kilsyth East Councillor Tom Barrie

Grid Reference: 272655678179

File Reference: N/03/00289/OUT

Site History: N/94/00396/OUT - approved 8th September 1994: Erection of Dwellinghouse

Development Plan: The site is covered by general urban policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan 1999.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: S.E.P.A.( West) (Com ments) Scottish Water (No Objection) The Coal Authority (Comments)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This outline application is for the construction of a dwellinghouse on a 600 square metre site to the west of the Covenanter Filling Station, Stirling Road, Kilsyth. Outline permission for a dwellinghouse was previously granted in August 1994.

Although the site is known to flood in extreme conditions, the applicant proposes, in accordance with a submitted flood risk appraisal, to increase ground levels. It is not considered that there will be any increased flood risk downstream as only a small flood storage area is being lost. orth Barrwood

I1,!oIy.l.~mo,nro~,,nr*.na PIoducId by N/03/00289/0UT 8. I'nlllmbw Lmn)dwbnlulwl Plinnng and Envhrnm.nl mmn ow..',--,,,*L Northern Dlvls 10n Mr J Scott ""UM,.l ,..a,"rlm~"..~,an~rr*n, Bion Way m .1.1,.4 *,a,.rulnro..l,"".ll,, CUNBERNAULD Construction of a Dwellinghouse 58I I DZ Site adjacent to The Covenanter Filling Station T.1 0123Ue1ww FAx 01238818420 Stirling Road, Kilsyth OS Llc.nc*LAW041L Site Area: 0.066 Hectares A planning condition will require that the dwelling be set back to accord with the general building line in this section of Stirling Road.

It is considered that the proposal is acceptable and it is recommended that outline planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters: (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways and parking areas; (d) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (e) the provision of drainage works; (f) the disposal of sewage; and (9) details of existing and proposed site levels.

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

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 1 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provision of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

3. That the development hereby permitted shall be started, either within five years of the date of this permission, or within two years of the date on which the last of the reserved matters are approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

4. That the proposed dwellinghouse shall; front on to Stirling Road, . be set back a minimum of 15 metres from the heel of the footpath, m have a minimum depth of rear garden of 7metres, B have a side driveway, have off street parking to the satisfaction of North Lanarkshire Council as Planning and Roads Authority, have a vehicle turning area such that vehicles can enter and leave Stirling Road in a forward direction;

or such other scheme as may be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the dwellinghouse is acceptable for the site and for the general area.

5. That in the interests of flood prevention; the ground floor level shall be a minimum of 0.6 metre above the ground level of Stirling Road, a there shall be a 0.9 metre high wall surrounding the site (apart from the access) capable of withstanding floodwater pressure, raised garden ground shall be contoured such that floodwater can not be trapped within the site. Reason: To ensure that the dwelling does not flood in an area which is at risk of flooding in extreme conditions.

6. That a 2m wide footway shall be provided along the Stirling Road frontage.

Reason: In the interests of pedestrian safety.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 10th March 2003

Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 4th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 2nd April 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 20th March 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 3rd April 2003

Letter from Kilsyth Community Council, Clo Mr R Kay, 104 Stirling Road, Kilsyth, G65 OHY received 20th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Dean at 01236 616459. APPLICATION NO. N10310028910UT

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 This outline application is for the construction of a dwellinghouse on a 600 m2 plot to the west of the Covenanter Petrol Filling Station, Stirling Road, Kilsyth.

1.2 The site is open land lying between an industrial building and the filling station. The Colzium Burn and a public footpath run directly to the west of the site and there are dwellings on the opposite side of Stirling Road. To the north is open land which is subject to potential identification for residential use under the ‘interim housing land procedure’

1.3 The site is known to flood in extreme weather conditions.

1.4 Planning permission (94/0076/PL) was approved in August 1994 for a house and garage on the site. This permission was not implemented, and has lapsed.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is covered by the following policies in the Kilsyth Local Plan 1999 :

HG3-5: General urban area within the Kilsyth settlement boundary

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows:- . The Coal Authority : The property is in an area where coal is believed to exist at or close to the surface that may have been worked at some time in the past. . Scottish Environment Protection Agency : SEPA is aware that this area is at risk of flooding from the Colzium Burn. The submitted Flood Risk Assessment acknowledges the flood risk and proposes flood mitigation measures. Notwithstanding these proposed flood mitigation measures, the risk will not be eliminated entirely and on occasions access and egress from the house may be restricted by flood water. . Scottish Water : Comments on local water and drainage apparatus are provided. 3.2 There are no objections from my Transportation Sectionsubject to conditions. There are no objections to the proposed flood mitigation measures from my Geotechnical Team Leader.

3.3 Kilsyth Community Council have objected to the proposal with summarised points of objection being as follows:- . The proposal contravenes Greenbelt restrictions;

Comment :The site is not in the Greenbelt. . The proposal will contribute to ribbon development and will adversely affect the setting of Colzium Estate;

Comment ; Since this is a gap site there will be no ribbon development. The site is 250 metres from Colzium Estate and the proposed house will not affect its setting. . The proposal will set a precedent for further similar developments. Comment : Each planning application requires to be considered on its individual merits and an approval of this development will not create an unacceptable precedent.

4. Planninn Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 Planning decisions require to be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise (Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997).

4.2 It is considered that the principle of the development is acceptable as this is a suitably zoned gap site with a previous planning permission for a dwelling.

4.3 It is noted that the site floods in extreme weather conditions. The applicant is, however, proposing to comply with the land raising and boundary wall recommendation of the submitted Flood Risk Assessment. These proposals are satisfactory to my Geotechnical Team Leader and there are no objections from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

4.4 The points of objection are erroneous and would not justify refusing planning permission. 4.5 A sketch layout shows that there can be a satisfactory vehicular access and a frontage which adheres to the strict building line on this section of Stirling Road. The rear garden depth will be relatively shallow at just over 7 metres, but this is considered to be acceptable.

4.6 There are no planning objections to the proposal and it is recommended that planning permission be granted. Application No: N/03/00402/FUL

Date Registered: 27th March 2003

Applicant: Orange PCS Ltd clo Mono Consultants Ltd 226 West George Street Glasgow G2 2LN

Agent Mono Consultants Ltd 226 West George Street Glasgow G2 2 LN

Development: Installation of 4 Microwave Dishes

Location: 1 Tay Walk, Cumbernauld

Ward: 60: Carbrain East Councillor William Homer

Grid Reference: 275743674479

File Reference: N1031004021FUL

Site History: N1021002391FUL - approved 5th June 2002 : Upgrading of Telecommunications Apparatus

N/99/00974/FUL - approved 20th September 1999 : Rooftop Installation of One 1200mm Microwave Dish

N/99/00105/FUL - approved 2nd March 1999 : Rooftop Installation of One 300mm Microwave Dish

Development Plan: This proposal is covered by shopping policies in the Cumbernauld Local Plan 1993.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application seeks permission for the installation of four additional telecommunications dishes at a site on the roof of 1 Tay Walk, Cumbernauld Town Centre.

The applicant has confirmed that the equipment will comply with the ICNIRP guidelines for public exposure to electromagnetic fields.

No objections have been received. The proposal complies with Local Plan policies and it is recommended that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the final colour to be used on the telecommunication equipment, associated equipment and other features to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider this aspect in the interest of visual amenity of the site and surrounding area.

3. In the event that the equipment becomes redundant, it must be removed and the site re-instated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within one month of the equipment becoming redundant.

Reason: To ensure the re-instatement of the site to a satisfactory standard.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 27th March 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Thomson at 01236 616466. Application No: N/03/00423/OUT

Date Registered: 31 st March 2003

Applicant : Russell Ellerby Commercial Partnership Manager Education 201 0, PPP Project Chryston Valley Business Park Office 8, Cloverhill Place Ch rysto n G69 9DQ

Development: Erection of Primary School, Public Library, Community Centre and 7 a side Floodlit, Multi Purpose, Synthetic Pitch for Dual Use with Community

Location: Site at Recreation Ground, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps

Ward: 70: Stepps Councillor Brian Wallace

Grid Reference: 266250 66881 5

File Reference: N/03/00423/OUT

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The site is covered by Leisure and Recreation and Tree Preservation Order (part) policies in the Strathkelvin District (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983 and the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (Comments) NLC Education (No Objection) S.E.P.A.(West) (Com ments) Scottish Water (No Objection) Scottish Power (No Reply) British Gas Transco (Comments) The Coal Authority (No Objection) Strathclyde Police (Com ments) Strathclyde Fire Brigade (No Objection) Stepps Community Council (Comments) Scottish Natural Heritage (Comments) Sport Scotland (Comments)

41 0 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Advertised on 9th April 2003

Comments:

The application is in outline for the erection of a primary school, public library, community centre and 7 a side floodlit, multi purpose, synthetic pitch for dual use with the community on a 5.9 ha site between Blenheim Avenue and Hornshill Farm Road, Stepps. The site is partly wooded and partly grassed and contains a blaes 7 a side football pitch, a grassed full sized football pitch, two 7 a side football pitches and a cricket wicket. Although the applicants wish to have the school on the western side of the site the terms of the application make clear that permission is being sought for the school and related development anywhere within the site. Should outline planning permission be granted full layout and elevation details will follow through the required detailed/ reserved matters application.

A considerable number of objections have been submitted. Key points are that the site is zoned for leisure and recreation purposes; the site is a much appreciated and well used amenity and sports facility; there are potentially better sites at Loch Road and at an expanded existing school site; and potential nuisance from the floodlit football pitch.

It is recognised that the proposal is contrary to the adopted and emerging local plans; will introduce noise, activity and lighting into an open, undeveloped area; will remove areas of woodland, amenity open space and sports facilities; and will increase local traffic levels. Nevertheless it is clear that a new school to replace the ageing and constricted Stepps Primary School will be of considerable educational benefit to Stepps residents. Furthermore a new library and community centre will be valued community assets. The proposed replacement pitch will retain local sporting activity and a planning condition ensures that there will be no net loss of grass football pitches.

While recognising the problems relating to the proposal and the considerable number of objections it is considered that the educational and community advantages of the proposed development outweigh the disadvantages. It is recommended that outline planning permission be granted.

In view of North Lanarkshire Council's ownership of the site any determination to grant planning permission must be referred to the Scottish Ministers in terms of the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings, other structures and development proposals; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (e) the provision for loading and unloading of all goods vehicles; (f) the phasing of the development; (9) the provision of drainage works; (h) the disposal of sewage; (i) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (j)details of landscaping proposals; (k) details of existing and proposed site levels; (I) details of floodlighting

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

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 1 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority. Reason: To accord with the provision of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That the details required by planning condition 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (i), (j) and (I) shall comply with the terms of the attached Planning and Design Briefs: such details shall include the siting and design of all buildings, structures and development proposals; the means of access to the site; the retention of existing trees; and landscaping proposals: or such other scheme as may be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of local residents, road safety and nature conservation.

5. That the football pitch shall be for community as well as school use and shall not be used after 9 pm; or such other time as may be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of local recreation and residential amenity.

6. That there shall be no net loss of grassed football pitches and cricket wicket.

Reason: In the interests of local recreational provision.

7. That all pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular accesses, parking and servicing shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the Approved Transportation Assessment Report, or such other scheme as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and shall take account of any off-site works that may be identified in the finalised Transportation Assessment.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring that accesses, parking and servicing are provided and designed to an appropriate standard.

8. That the drainage details required by condition 1 above shall include full details of the location and design of the surface water drainage scheme, and for the avoidance of doubt the scheme shall comply with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's principals of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) .

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 31st March 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 8th May 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 22nd April 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 2nd May 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 24th April 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 14th April 2003 Letter from Sport Scotland received 8th May 2003 Letter from Strathclyde Police received 12th May 2003 Letter from Strathclyde Fire Brigade received 14th April 2003 Letter from Stepps Community Council received 17th April 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 25th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Natural Heritage received 28th April 2003

Letter from Jane Jennings, 46 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BN received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Mr Wan Liu, 52 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Mr Derek A Pollacchi, 14 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Julie Pollacchi, 14 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Jack Bett & Mary G Bett, 1 Garfield Place, Stepps, G33 6EG received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Jean L Pollacchi, "Morven", 14 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs A Crawford, 8 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DL received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Muriel McDade, 18 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 3rd April 2003. Letter from J Carney, 40 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Agnes Robertson, 7 Blenheim Court, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EA received 3rd April 2003. Letter from James Anderson, 164 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HA received 3rd April 2003. Letter from J A Shelton, 70 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 3rd April 2003. Letter from Elizabeth M Campbell, 30 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DJ received 3rd April 2003. Letter from M MacLaren, 162 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HA received 3rd April 2003. Letter from C & L Haggerty, 39 Lednock Road, Stepps, G33 6NP received 4th April 2003. Letter from P S Adams & Ellen G Adams, 8 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BP received 4th April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Monetti, 33 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 4th April 2003. Letter from A Lennon, 162 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6HA received 7th April 2003. Letter from David Black, 137 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6EY received 7th April 2003. Letter from Peter Lennon, 162 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, received 7th April 2003. Letter from Elizabeth Zok, 47 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HQ, received 7th April 2003. Letter from Jan Zok, 47 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HQ received 7th April 2003. Letter from Ann Maclennan, 31 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LN received 7th April 2003. Letter from George Black, 23 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 8th April 2003. Letter from H. Erentz, 5 Mount Harriet Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DH received 8th April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs A Coffey, 21 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 8th April 2003. Letter from Bernard & Elizabeth Morgan, 73 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DD received 8th April 2003. Letter from Mrs lsabel Thomson, 44 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DQ received 8th April 2003. Letter from G Black, 23 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 8th April 2003. Letter from J Stirling, 3 Mount Harriet Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DH received 9th April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs D Watson, 32 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DN received 9th April 2003. Letter from E Green, 15 Dunellan Avenue, Moddiesburn, G69 OGB received 9th April 2003. Letter from Helen Reilly, 11 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, G33 6BL received 9th April 2003. Letter from Peter Reilly, 11 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, G33 6BL received 9th April 2003. Letter from Stewart Short, 36 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 10th April 2003. Letter from Neil McCaw, 14 Dunalistair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 10th April 2003. Letter from Catherine Short, 36 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 10th April 2003. Letter from Mr Paul Phillips, 18 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 10th April 2003. Letter from Mr David Degnan, 52 Ballaig Crescent, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 10th April 2003. Letter from Mary & Joe Inglis, 32 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 10th April 2003. Letter from Mr Barry Short, 36 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 10th April 2003. Letter from Mr Eric Pile, 18 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DL received 10th April 2003. Letter from F & M McLean, 25 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 10th April 2003. Letter from David Mitchell, 74 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from National Playing Fields Association, 20 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX received 14th April 2003. Letter from David Mitchell, 74 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from S Scott, 20 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DL received 14th April 2003. Letter from John Robertson Gregg, 38 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 50 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 65 Valleyfield Drive, Cumbernauld, G68 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 10 Eastwell Crescent, Hamilton received 14th April 2003. Letter from P A Barbour, 6 Garfield Place, Stepps, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from lsabelle Brown, 64 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from James Delaney, 12 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 39 lngleneuk Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow, received 14th April 2003. Letter from M Bell, 23 Lenzie Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DU received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Sappal, 10 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from R A Cale, 49 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HQ received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 19 Ewing Court, Hamilton received 14th April 2003. Letter from Chris McLaren, 38 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 39 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HJ received 14th April 2003. Letter from F MacLean, 30 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DN received 14th April 2003. Letter from S Doyle, 9 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BL received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 20 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DP, received 14th April 2003. Letter from James Delaney, 12 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from M MacLaren, 011 162 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HA received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 45 Ferndale Drive, Summerston, Glasgow, G23 5BU received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Sinclair, 37 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie received 14th April 2003. Letter from B Morrissey, 2 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DL received 14th April 2003. Letter from Chris Haggerty', 39 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6NP received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Reilly, 12 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from C MacKenzie, 39 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld, G68 9DT received 14th April 2003. Letter from J MacGregor, 65 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 87 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EP received 14th April 2003. Letter from M Reid, 150 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps received 14th April 2003. Letter from L S Nelson, 28 Banner Road, Glasgow, G13 3HN received 14th April 2003. Letter from A Black, 23 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 14th April 2003. Letter from J G Davidson, 75 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD, received 14th April 2003. Letter from Miss L Dickie, 56 Nicolson Court, Stepps, Glasgow, received 14th April 2003. Letter from P Jamieson, 56 Kennishead Avenue, Thornliebank, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from A Davidson, 75 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from W Kinnear, 9 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, received 14th April 2003. Letter from G Sinclair, 37 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from W Barbour, 6 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 38 St Leonards Walk, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TX received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 64 Camp Road, Garrowhill, Glasgow, G69 6QP received 14th April 2003. Letter from G Brown, 64 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from lsabella MacGregor, 65 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from Dr D McWilliam, 26 Kirkhill Road, Gartcosh, Glasgow, G69 8AJ received 14th April 2003. Letter from C Hamilton, 33 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HE received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs M Cairns, 14 Greenhill Avenue, Gartcosh received 14th April 2003. Letter from G H Baird, 88 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HH received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 65 Valleyfield Drive, Blackwood, Cumbernauld received 14th April 2003. Letter from Janet M Blue, 25 Lenzie Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DU received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 65 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from A Sappal, 10 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr James G M MacGregor, 65 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from Susan McLaren, 38 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs E Forsyth, 4 Dunkeld Lane, Moodiesburn, G69 received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Irwin, 17 Forteviot Avenue, Moodiesburn, G69 6EP received 14th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 11 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, G33 6BL received 14th April 2003. Letter from C McManus, 66 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Charlotte W McDonald, 186 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Mark McCluskey, 28 Uist Crescent, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BG received 14th April 2003. Letter from John K Millar, 4 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr David McCluskey, 9 Second Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 49 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HQ received 14th April 2003. Letter from Laura Millar, 4 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from K Sinclair, 37 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, G66 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Ailsa Davidson, 75 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs Valerie Proctor, 6 Maple Drive, Larkhall received 14th April 2003. Letter from Susan O'Neill, 39 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HJ received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Paul Dazy, 44 Ballaig Crescent, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from A Millar, 4 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Robin Russell, 12 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DS received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs Hazel Sinclair, 37 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, G66 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr lan Proctor, 6 Maple Drive, Larkhall received 14th April 2003. Letter from N O'Neill, 39 Cardowan Road , Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HJ received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr David Watson, 32 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Martin Brogan, 32 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from E Morgan, Easdale, 73 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from D Mullan, 179 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 164 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Steven Millar, 4 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 14th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 127 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EY received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr David Reid, 196 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from K Stewart, 137 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Ellen Morrissey, 2 Parkview Drive, Stepps, G33 6DL received 14th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 4 Kinnaird Place, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from Marion McLean, 30 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Derek Heim, 156 Farne Drive, Simshill, Glasgow, G44 5DL received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Gray, 14 Mossvale Road, Craigend, Glasgow, G33 5PU received 14th April 2003. Letter from Fiona Sinclair, 37 Garngaber Avenue, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 4LL received 14th April 2003. Letter from Nicky Martin, 68 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Conor O'Boyle, 7 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from M C Mair, 150 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs Mary Adie, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr John Quinn, 39 lngleneuk Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Peter Scally, 33 Rylands Drive, Glasgow, G32 ORZ received 14th April 2003. Letter from G Sommerville, 9 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BL received 14th April 2003. Letter from A Pollock, 9 Hallside Crescent, Cambuslang, Glasgow, G72 7DY received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 188 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HA received 14th April 2003. Letter from Lorna McManus, 66 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Andrew Brown, 21 Durisdeer Drive, Hamilton, ML3 8BX received 14th April 2003. Letter from Linda Cheyne, 10 Blaneview, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BH received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs M Stuart, 32 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from J Campbell, 35 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from M Roony, 12 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BP received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 16 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs S Thom, 101 Clayhouse Road, Cardowan, Glasgow, G33 6AG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mr Graham Thom, 101 Clayhouse Road, Cardowan, Glasgow, G33 6AG received 14th April 2003. Letter from D McKellar, 15 Mount Harriet Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DH received 14th April 2003. Letter from Dr Mary W A Davidson, Dunvegan, 2 Hornshill Farm Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DE received 14th April 2003. Letter from Jim Hope, 50 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BN received 14th April 2003. Letter from Lilliam B Young, 4 Blenheim Court, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EA received 14th April 2003. Letter from R G McCulloch, 5 Blenheim Court, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EA received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs A Smith, 10 Parkview Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DL received 14th April 2003. Letter from D Mclntyre, 5 Second Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 6JS received 14th April 2003. Letter from Ann Logan, 46 Nicholson Court, Stepps, Glasgow, received 14th April 2003. Letter from Christopher Boyle, 15 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from John McClune, 24 Barhill Road, Rosebank, Kirkintilloch received 14th April 2003. Letter from B Paterson, 33 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HJ received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 150 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 14th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 39 Lednock Road, Glasgow, G33 6NP received 14th April 2003. Letter from Donald Adie, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 14th April 2003. Letter from Stepps Primary School Board (with 125 Signature Petition),C/o Mrs S Stuart,, School Road,, Stepps,, G33 6HN received 14th April 2003. Letter from Mrs C Brown, 67 Lime Crescent, Abronhill, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Taggart, 6 Nicolson Court, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A McLeish, 56 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 4 Thornbridge Avenue, Garrowhill, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Fotherington, 17 Viewforth Drive, Falkirk received 15th April 2003. Letter from B Verrecchia, 79 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J McLeish, 56 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from K McGovern, 65 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from L McGovern, 65 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Steven Mclntosh, 27 Lochearnhead Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Mills, 39 Forth Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from D Robertson, 22 Stephen Crescent, Glasgow, G69 6JD received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Barker, 73 Marnoch Drive, Glenboig, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from G Brown, 15 Heathersage Avenue, Garrowhill, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from K McAuley, 14 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from S Falconer, 33 Bellvue Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 15th April 2003. Letter from R McKerron, 20 Clayhouse Road, Cardowan, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from T O'Neill, 2 The Oval, Glenboig, ML5 received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Robb, 11 Dunnellan Avenue, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J McCormack, 23 Lochearnhead Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 42 Binniehill Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from K Lafferty, 5 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from S Barker, 73 Marnoch Drive, Glenboig received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Lafferty, 3 Strone Path, Glenboig received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mrs M O'Brien, 7 Lenzie Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Gray, 17 Third Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from I McLeod, 2 Glen Lochay Gardens, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mr J Young, 129 Smithyends, The Village, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Barlow, 3 Dubton Street, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from F Bennett, 57 Marnock Drive, Glenboig received 15th April 2003. Letter from G McCormack, 23 Lochearnhead Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Kennedy, 14 St Fillans Road, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Mitchell, 4 Whitehill Farm Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from R O'Connor, 54 Whitehill Avenue, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Morag Pender, 71 Mount Harriet, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mary King, 69 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mrs Rodger, 14 Third Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Dr F Grant, 12 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Pender, 71 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from E Dunlop, 54 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Hope, 50 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from C Boyle, 15 Third Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J McClure, 72 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from C & M Simpson, 15 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Robinson, 6 First Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from F O'Hara, 29 Victoria Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 2 Third Avenue, Millerston , Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from S Long, 8 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Wotherspoon, 28 Abotsford Road, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 73 Netherplace Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 129 Smithyends, The Village, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from Chris Haggerty, 39 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mr D O'Brien, 7 Lenzie Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 362 Broad Street, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 73 Queensay Road, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from S McCormack, 23 Dinart Street, Riddrie, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 83 Scaraway , Milton, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 21 Larchgrove Avenue, Springboig, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Upton, 20 Seawath Lane, Moodiesburn, Glasgow, G69 OHB received 15th April 2003. Letter from D Kelly, 13 Eastwood Road, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Stirling, 135 Cockenzie Street, Greenfield, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Martin, 68 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Peter Brown, 67 Lime Crescent, Abronhill, Cumbernauld received 15th April 2003. Letter from G McAllister, 71 Meadow Walk, Coatbridge, ML5 3PP received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 60 Frankfield Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 16 Whirlon Road, Garrowhill, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 27 Victoria Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from K McLaughlin, 3 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 21 Stephen Crescent, Baillieston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Binnie, 55 Kingsway, Kilsyth received 15th April 2003. Letter from Brian Gallacher, 4 Comrie Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mr McLellan, 134 Belhaven Road, Muirhead, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 22 lrvine Crescent, Coatbridge received 15th April 2003. Letter from John McKendry, 14 St Fillans Road, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from C Love, 108 McCracken Drive, Viewpark, Uddingston received 15th April 2003. Letter from W Doherty, 41 Glenview Crescent, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Naughton, 16 Whitlow Road, Garrowhill, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 71 Bothlyn Road, Chryston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Russell, 20 Mailerbeg Gardens, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Milne, 4 Rindmuir Wynd, Swinton, G69 6BJ received 15th April 2003. Letter from R Mitchell, 4 Whitehill Farm Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from C McDonnell, 40 Lednock Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 1839 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from P Roan, 49 Mossbank Drive, Hogganfield, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Gunn, 66 Springhill Road, Garrowhill, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 32 Abercrombie Crescent, Bargeddie, Baillieston received 15th April 2003. Letter from C Hunter, 12 Paterson Drive, Shieldhall, Falkirk received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mrs E Kelly, 21 Glenview Crescent, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Burrell, 1 Eastgate, Gartcosh, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from M Garrity, 76 Glasgow Road, Baillieston, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from W Wotherspoon, 80 Moss Lanes Crescent, Mosspark, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from C Orr, 3 Greentree Drive, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from D O'Neil, 39 Cardowan Road, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from P McGinnes, 10 Greentree Drive, Mount Vernon, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from L Pearce, 3 Greentree Drive, Mount Vernon, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Colin Kerr, 65 Marklan View Crecent, Bargeddie, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Bennett,2 Lochside, Gartcosh, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from A Bennett2 Lochside, Gartcosh, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Fitzgerald,33 Millersneuk Crescent, Millerston, Glasgow, received 15th April 2003. Letter from Neil Flannigan,83 Scaraway Street, Milton received 15th April 2003. Letter from G McCormack, 9 Tay Crescent, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G33 2BD received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Davie, 2 Lomond Place, Stepps, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from Tony McGinlay, 199 Riedvale Street, Glasgow, G31 1DT received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 1 Eastgate, Gartcosh, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 21 Larch Grove Avenue, Springboig, Glasgow, received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mr J Campbell, 44 Glentannar Drive, Moodiesburn, Glasgow received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Dillon, 2 Crossburn Place, Baillieston, G69 received 15th April 2003. Letter from J Sambrook, 117 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6EX received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mrs H Marshall, 28 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 15th April 2003. Letter from Ann Chisholm, 32 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 15th April 2003. Letter from J I McNish, 3 Alexandra Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6BP received 16th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 19 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LN received 16th April 2003. Letter from Agnes Gault, 1 Station Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HB received 16th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 13 Third Avenue, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 6JU received 16th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 53 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 6JU received 16th April 2003. Letter from M Markey, 20 Third Avenue, Auchinloch, Kirkintilloch, G66 5EA received 16th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 1 Garnkirk Lane, Cardowan, Glasgow received 16th April 2003. Letter from M McDonald, 4 Nicolson Court, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6HY received 16th April 2003. Letter from L Turnbull, 59 Vardar Avenue, Clarkston, Glasgow received 16th April 2003. Letter from E Moretti,24 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 16th April 2003. Letter from D Bonella, 50 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6LX received 16th April 2003. Letter from I H Ewan, 26 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 16th April 2003. Letter from A J Swart, 3 Heather Drive, Lenzie, G66 4UE received 16th April 2003. Letter from Occupier, 28 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DJ received 16th April 2003. Letter from Mr John Brogan, 32 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DJ received 17th April 2003. Letter from Mr Robert Wallace, 36 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DN received 17th April 2003. Letter from Maureen Williamson, 16 Second Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6JS received 17th April 2003. Letter from Rhona Black, 18 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DP received 17th April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Bernard Morgan, 73 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DD received 17th April 2003. Letter from Janet Whitley and Colin Smith, 34 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 17th April 2003. Letter from Chris McLaren, SAS (Satellites & Aerials) Ltd, 38 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DW received 17th April 2003. Letter from Mr Grant Inglis, 18 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DP received 17th April 2003. Letter from Mary Callaghan, 95 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6LR received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Y Dick, 19 Dunalistair Drive, Stepps, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from H. Bonella, 50 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 57 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HQ received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Thomas Bange, 29 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LN received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John Tennant, 57 Coshneuk Road, Millerston received 22nd April 2003. Letter from L Marshall, 95 Cumbernauld Road, Flat 0/2, Stepps, G33 6EP received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Hugh Kelly, 46 Dunalistair Drive, Stepps, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Margaret Ruddy, 9 Rowallan Terrace, Millerston received 22nd April 2003. Letter from T Williamson, 34 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from FA Ferguson, 23 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mary Aide, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Jean McCallum, 22E Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6EL received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Margaret S Nicoll, 31 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mary Horn, 29 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from James Dick, 12 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John Ruddy, 51 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mark Dick, 194 Milersneun Crescent, Millerston, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from William Sloan, 3 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from S McCormick, 27 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Margaret Everett, 19 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Elaine Coyle, 26 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from William Gailey, 37 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J Weir, 28B Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Phillip Ellisth, 25 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Grant Smith, 15 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from A.S. MacKirdy, 8 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from C Tennant, 57 Sochneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from David Swankie, 21 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from R Mathieson, 45 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LY received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Norma Swankie, 21 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Elizabeth Mason, 28E Cumbernauld Road, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John Stevenson, 39 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LY received 22nd April 2003. Letter from R Mitchell, 43 Coshneuk Road, Millerston , G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John Gould, 2 Rowallan Terrace, Millerston received 22nd April 2003. Letter from P. Gemmell, 32 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mrs O'Hara, 25 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J Proudfoot, 19 Dunalastair , Steppshill, G33 6LN received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Evelyn Stevenson, 39 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Donald Adie, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from E Mitchell, 43 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John MArkey, 53 Coshneuk Road, Stepps, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from S Sloan, 3 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from John Cloherty, 2 Dunalastair Drive, Glasgow, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Margaret McNally, 24 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6EL received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J Ruddy, 51 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J Hearton, 17 Dunalastair Drive, Glasgow received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Robert J Fernie, 42 Coshneuk Road, Glasgow, G33 6TZ received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Christine Kelly, 15 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from W.K.Speirs, 177 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6EZ received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J Govan, 55 Coshneuk Road, Glasgow, G33 6JH received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Grant Smith, 15 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from James McPhee, 22F Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from L McPhail, 88 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mr C McDonnell, 40 Lednock Road, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Joe Robertson, Secretary Knightswood Dog Training Club, 201 Alderman Road, Glasgow G13 received 22nd April 2003. Letter from C Rankin, 50 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from A Syke, 26 Scarrell Drive, Glenview, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 ODA received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 11 Cordowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HE received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Fiona Nicoll, 11 Cordowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HE received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Alan Kidd, 32 Newton Road, Lenzie, Glasgow, G66 5LS received 22nd April 2003. Letter from A Bell, 40 Meadowburn , Bishopbriggs, Glasgow received 22nd April 2003. Letter from W McKimmd, 12 Binniehill, Cumbernauld received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Kirsten Campbell, 60 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs H Logan, 58 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Janet Whitley & Colin Smith, 34 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs George Brown, 64 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Rose Campbell, 60 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Gerard Campbell, 60 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 109E Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Mima Gailey, 37 Dunalastair Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from James McAuley, 14 Garfield Place, Stepps, G33 6EG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Anne Chisholm & Janet Whitley, 34 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DW received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 75 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, G33 6LR received 22nd April 2003. Letter from Stepps Action Group + 313 Signatories, C/o 68 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from J.Paul Noble, 68 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 22nd April 2003. Letter from I McGregor + 56 Signatories, 65 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps received 22nd April 2003. Letter from lsabel French + 6 Signatories,East Darjud, Anstruther Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5NH received 23rd April 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs D Sullivan, 24 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, G33 6DP received 23rd April 2003. Letter from J Taggart, 7 Ballaig Crescent, Stepps received 23rd April 2003. Letter from Donald Adie, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 23rd April 2003. Letter from Mrs M Jackson, 6 Blenheim Court, Stepps, G33 6EA received 24th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 20 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 24th April 2003. Letter from A & M Munro, 23 Third Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6JU received 24th April 2003. Letter from Mrs D Craig, 112 Yoker Mill Road, Glasgow, G13 4HN received 24th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 16 Garfield Place, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EG received 24th April 2003. Letter from Anne McQuade, Torrollena House, 15 Balfour Avenue, Beith, Ayrshire, KA15 1AW received 24th April 2003. Letter from Mr Davidson, 20 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 24th April 2003. Letter from The Occupier, 2 Balfour Avenue, Beith, Ayrshire, KA15 1AW received 24th April 2003. Letter from A Davidson, 20 Anniesdale Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DR received 24th April 2003. Letter from D Aitken, 342 Alderman Road, Glasgow, G13 3TX received 24th April 2003. Letter from Mr Neil Robertson, 268 Alderman Road, Glasgow, G13 3UT received 24th April 2003. Letter from E Breckenridge, 1 Bothlin Drive, Stepps, G33 6BY received 25th April 2003. Letter from N O'Boyle, 62 Cardowan Drive, Stepps, G33 6HG received 25th April 2003. Letter from L O'Boyle, 62 Cardowan Drive, Stepps received 25th April 2003. Letter from C Robertson, 268 Alderman Road, Glasgow, G13 3UT received 25th April 2003. Letter from G Scanlon, 12 Second Avenue, Stepps, G33 6JJ received 25th April 2003. Letter from Lanarkshire Canine Training Assoc + 26 Signatories, C/o J Robertson, Secretary, Knightswood Dog Training Club, Address Unknown received 25th April 2003. Letter from Deborah McBurnie, Address Withheld received 25th April 2003. Letter from T Burnie, Address Withheld received 25th April 2003. Letter from Mrs K Houston, 121 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6EX received 28th April 2003. Letter from Kevin McGovern, 65 Coshneuk Road, Millerston, Glasgow, G33 6JH received 28th April 2003. Letter from Mrs Margaret McDonald, 4 Parkview Drive, Stepps, G33 6DL received 29th April 2003. Letter from Mrs M Crosbie, 80 Dunalistair Drive, Stepps, G33 6LX received 30th April 2003. Letter from Mr S Crosbie, 80 Dunalistair Drive, Stepps, G33 61X received 30th April 2003. Letter from Mr Jim Campbell, 22 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DP received 15th April 2003. Letter from Mr Donald Adie, 62 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, Glasgow, G33 6DG received 30th April 2003. Letter from Mr J Paul Noble, 68 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 2nd May 2003. Letter from Stepps & District Community Council, Rob Stewart - Chair, 57 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps, G33 6BN received 17th April 2003. Letter from Anne C Noble, 68 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps, G33 6DG received 9th May 2003. Letter from Owner/Occupier, 30 First Avenue, Stepps, G33 6JP received 12th May 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Martin Dean at 01236 61 6459. APPLICATION NO. N/03/00423/0UT

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The application is an outline for the erection of a primary school, public library, community centre and seven-a-side floodlit multi-purpose synthetic pitch for dual use with the community. The development is proposed on a 5.9 hectare site between Blenheim Avenue and Hornshill Farm Road, Stepps. The site is partly wooded and partly grassed and contains a blaes seven-a-side football pitch, a grassed full sized football pitch, two seven-a-side grass football pitches, a cricket wicket and pavilion. Although the applicants have indicated that the school should be on the western side of the site the terms of the application make clear that permission is being sought for the school and related development anywhere within the site. Should outline planning permission be granted full layout and elevation details will follow through the required detailedkeserved matters application.

2. Development Plan

2.1 Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000; The proposal does not meet the scale of significance (Schedule 9) for normal assessment against the Structure Plan and therefore raises no strategic issues.

2.2 The site is covered by the following policies in the Strathkelvin District (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983.

LR4: Leisure and Recreation - Improved Facilities (Stepps Public Park, General improvements and further development) E.PRO11 (Part Site): Tree Preservation Order - existing

2.3 Under the Northern Corridor (Finalised Draft) Local Plan 2000 the application site is covered by the following policies:

LR1: Protection of existing leisure and recreation facilities - there will be a presumption against development adversely affecting existing open spaces especially sports facilities, public parks, playing fields and land of recreational amenity, or wildlife value within and adjacent to built up areas, except where the development acceptably provides for outdoor recreation, nature conservation or landscape protection or enhancement.

2.4 EN16117 (Part Site): Tree Preservation Order

3. Consultations and Rewesentations

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows

The Coal Authority: No adverse comments. Strathclyde Fire Brigade: No objections. Stepps and District Community Council: There is concern that the proposed school may be to the east of the application site. Such a position would lead to an objection from Stepps and District Community Council. At this stage a lack of information does not enable the Community Council to take a considered view. Scottish Environment Protection Agency: No objections in principle subject to appropriate sewerage connections including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, surface water disposal and pollution prevention. Scottish Natural Heritage: No objections subject to conditions. It is however considered that the proposed development could have adverse impacts on locally important natural heritage interests. There is a preference that all woodland, rather than just the tree preservation order woodland, be protected. Sportscotland: No objection on the basis of the proposed condition requiring no net loss of grass pitches. Scottish Water: There is water and sewerage apparatus to which the development can connect. Strathclyde Police: There must be sufficient drop off/ uplift facilities at the site plus measures to dissuade drop off/ uplift at inappropriate locations. The proposed community facilities should have their own discrete parking . Pedestrians and vehicles should not be allowed to come into conflict within the school boundary. Transco: No adverse comments.

3.2 NLC Community Services has commented that the application contains an area of mixed deciduous woodland containing a diverse mix of trees species and a good understory. The site contains several informal desire lines and one tarmac path along the northern edge of the woodland. It is strongly recommended that footpath and woodland links be retained within the development.

3.3 My Transportation Section has no objections to the proposal.

3.4 Two letters of support along with a 118 signature petition in support of the development have been submitted. Points of support are that there are no objections to the school on the western part of the site and that there is full support for the school regardless of its position.

a) Although the School Board supports a new school in Stepps there is concern that the existing school staff should not be expected to take on additional nursery school duties. b) The School Board wish parking and access to the school to be separate from other proposed facilities for safety reasons.

3.5 Over 400 letters of objection have been submitted (over 350 are individually signed pro-forma letters) plus 4 objection petitions with a total of 409 signatories. Points of objection are summarised as follows

a) The proposal is contrary to the leisure and recreation zonings in the adopted and emerging Local Plans. These zonings support existing leisure and recreation facilities and presume against new build development. The proposal is contrary to national planning policies concerning development on playing fields, loss of woodland and non-sustainable developments which do not correctly balance competing needs. The proposal contravenes existing North Lanarkshire Council policy of not disposing of football pitches and pavilions. b) Assertions that the school is to be on the western part of the site is not supported by the application or by the distribution of test bores which are mainly on the east of the site. c) The application has no layout details. Such details would be required of normal outline applications. d) The site contains a park and sports facilities which are well used by children, senior citizens and the full community. There is an under provision of public leisure and recreation facilities in Stepps. These facilities should be improved rather than removed. Once such facilities are removed they are gone forever. Such recreation facilities are important to combat the normal West of Scotland health problems. The recreation grounds are of high quality and are well used by Stepps residents and others. This includes football teams and dog show users. The proposed replacement artificial pitch will be less useable by the community and by football teams and will be more expensive than existing pitches. The proposed pitch can cause sports injuries and will be a diminuation rather than an enhancement of local facilities. e) There will be a loss of protected trees and woodland which enhance local nature conservation interest and visual amenity in Stepps. The wooded area should be improved and not destroyed . f) There will be noise and nuisance from the floodlit pitch especially late at night. There will be noise and nuisance from the proposed school. g) Alternative school sites should be properly examined through a feasibility study. A site a Loch Road is zoned for educational purposes and should be used rather than the proposed recreation ground site. Similarly there is potential for the new school to be built at the existing school site (including additional adjacent ground) and on land adjacent to St Joseph's Primary. The Loch Road site has many advantages over the proposed recreation ground site including being more central and being appropriately zoned. Poor ground conditions can be overcome. The application site is unsuitable in that it is outwith the core area of Stepps. A large school building will adversely affect the adjacent "area designated of special character" and will adversely affect local views. The proposal will result in increased traffic and noise pollution in what is currently a quiet residential area with existing traffic and parking problems. The removal of the existing car park at the western end of the site will result in increased parking pressure elsewhere. There are legal rights of access from adjacent rear gardens and adjacent lanes onto the site. There are established footpath links across the site which must be protected. The existing school and community centre should be retained as they contribute to the built environment of Stepps. There is no need for replacements for the existing school, library and com m un ity hall. The original Education Department consultation exercise which concluded that the school should be built on the recreation ground was flawed, lazy and opportunistic. The new development will worsen existing problems of water supply, sewerage, localised flooding and poor drainage. There has been a protest walk and a number of protest meetings. No planning decision should be made prior to their being a site visit and public hearing.

4. Planning Assessment

4.1 It is considered that key issues are the development plan plus the other material considerations of national planning policies, the loss of recreation facilities, the loss of open space and woodland, other potential school sites, and the benefits of the new school.

4.2 Development Plan and National Planning Policies:

The proposed development does not meet the scale of significance (Schedule 9) for normal assessment against the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 and therefore raises no strategic issues.

As noted in Section 2 above, the site is covered by leisure and recreation policies (LR4 and LRI) in respectively the adopted Strathkelvin District (Southern Area) 1983 and the emerging Northern Corridor Finalised Draft 2000. The proposed development is clearly contrary to the adopted local plan and the emerging local plan in that the proposal will not retain or improve leisure and recreation facilities.

Relevant National Planning Policy Guidelines are Scottish Planning Policy 1 (The Planning System) and National Planning Policy Guideline 11 (Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space).

SPPl promotes sustainable development which includes the promotion of the use of previously developed land and the minimising of greenfield development.

NPPGll has the objectives of meeting the sporting and recreation needs of residents, tourists and visitors; safeguarding a system of open space for formal and informal recreation needs within urban areas; and safeguarding facilities and resources for sport and recreation in urban areas.

The proposed development is contrary to the above sustainability and leisure and recreation objectives through the proposed use of a greenfield site and the loss of open space and football pitches. This is expanded in sections (b) and (c) below. 4.3 Loss of Recreation Facilities:

The site currently contains one blaes seven-a-side pitch, two full sized grass pitches, two smaller grass pitches and a cricket wicket. Due to the outline nature of the application it is not clear whether any recreational facility other than the blaes pitch will be lost to the proposed development. This blaes pitch loss will be compensated by a proposed floodlit seven-a-side artificially surfaced football pitch. It has been pointed out in letters of objection that an artificial surface pitch may not be of such value to existing football pitch users as the grass pitches due to size, surface and cost. Sportscotland initially objected to the application on the basis that there may be a net loss of recreational facilities. In view of the importance of this matter and the lack of clarity of the application a planning condition is proposed requiring that there be no net loss of grass football pitches and cricket wicket. This meets the concerns of Sportscotland who have withdrawn the objection.

4.4 Loss of Amenity Open Space and Woodland:

The 5.9 hectare site consists of approximately 30% woodland, 10% blaes football pitch and the rest as grassed recreation land and informal open space. It is the applicant's indicated preference to have the school at the western end of the site but to retain the protected trees. This would however mean the loss of the majority of the wooded area which is not covered by a Tree Preservation Order. Such a loss of quality mature woodland is contrary to the advice of Scottish Natural Heritage. It is not clear whether any of the grassed open spacehecreation land will be lost as details will only be drawn up at the detailed application stage. The above mentioned proposed condition requiring no net loss of grassed football pitches will ensure retention of a significant amount of amenity open space.

4.5 Potential Nuisance:

Adjacent residents are used to the general quietness associated with an area of woodland and open space. This is however interspersed with periods of noise associated with the existing football pitches. Currently games can take place on 5 pitches and as such noise levels can be significant. It is noted that the floodlighting of the proposed artificial surface football pitch will mean that the pitch can be used more intensively than existing grassed and blaes pitches. A significant number of objectors have made clear that potential evening nuisance from the pitch is a source of great concern. The applicants have indicated that the pitch will only be used until 9 pm and this is covered by a proposed planning condition. There will also be noise from school children and from general activities associated with the proposed school, library and community centre. The community centre activity may extend into the evening. Another potential source of nuisance is light pollution from the proposed floodlights. It is noted however that modern lighting systems can reasonably ensure that there is no direct light spillage into adjacent residential properties. The position of the football pitch and the precise design of the floodlights require to be determined at the detailed application stage.

4.6 Other Potential School Sites:

The applicants have stated that potential sites at Loch Road and at the existing school were looked at but were dismissed as all necessary land was not in the Council's ownership. It has also been stated that there are poor ground conditions at Loch Road. It is not considered, however, that other potential school sites are material consideration in determining whether or not a school is acceptable on the recreation ground. The current application must be determined on its own merits. For the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that the Loch Road site is not, as claimed by objectors, identified for educational purposes in the adopted local plan.

4.7 Benefits of New School, Library and Community Centre:

The proposed school will replace the ageing and constricted Stepps Primary School. The existing school has particular problems relating to access, off street parking, conflicting movements with the attached library and inadequate play area. The proposed school will provide an improved, modern learning environment. It is stated by the applicants that the current public private partnership funding by the Scottish Executive is the only identifiable means of securing a school that meets the future educational needs of Stepps. A modern library and community centre will replace the limited and ageing existing facilities.

4.8 Other Matters

With respect to other points of objection and support the following should be noted. It is the applicants assertion that the proposed buildings will be to the highest architectural standard and as such there is no reason to believe that there will be an adverse affect on the built environment character of the adjacent area. The existing school and community centre are not listed buildings or within a conservation area and as such there is no planning hindrance to their demolition. My Transportation Section does not anticipate that there will be any overriding transportation hindrance to the proposed development. Any legitimate legal rights over the land or concerning access must be recognised in the detailed planning of the proposed development. Issues of water supply, sewerage and local drainage can be addressed at the detailed application stage. Issues concerning the duties of school staff are a matter for school management.

5. Conclusion:

5.1 In terms of Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 planning decisions require to be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

5.2 It is recognised that the proposal is contrary to the adopted and emerging local plans; will introduce extended noise, activity and lighting into a currently open area; will remove areas of woodland, amenity open space and existing recreational facilities; and will increase local traffic levels. Nevertheless it is clear that a new school to replace the existing ageing and constricted Stepps Primary School will be of considerable educational benefit to Stepps residents. Furthermore a new library and community centre will be valued community assets. The proposed replacement pitch plus a condition keeping grass pitches will retain local recreational activity. There are no road safety objections from my Transportation Section.

5.3 While recognising the drawbacks of the proposal and the considerable number of objections it is considered that the educational and community advantages of the proposed development outweigh the disadvantages. It is recommended that outline planning permission be granted.

5.4 In view of North Lanarkshire Council’s ownership of the site any determination to grant permission must be referred to the Scottish Ministers under the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997. Application No: N/03/00493/FUL

Date Registered: 11th April 2003

Applicant: Mr To 132-134 Stoneyetts Road Moodiesburn G69 OAQ

Agent lan Keachie 72 North Orchard Street Motherwel I ML? 3JL

Development: Change of Use of Dwellinghouse to Shop (Class 1)

Location: 134 Stoneyetts Road, Moodiesburn

Ward: 67: Moodiesburn East and Blackwood West Councillor William Hogg

Grid Reference: 269785670978

File Reference: N/03/00493/FU L

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan: The application site is covered by housing policies in the Northern Corridor Local Plan (Finalised Draft) 2000.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 3 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application is for the change of use of a dwelling to a shop at 134 Stoneyetts Road, Moodiesburn. The property in question is a semi-detached bungalow. The adjoining semi-detached property is a Chinese Take Away. The property is set back from Stoneyetts Road by approximately 20 metres.

The site is covered by housing policies in the Northern Corridor Local Plan (Finalised Draft) 2000. The site is adjacent to other shopping facilities and I consider the proposal acceptable at this location. My Transportation Section has no objections.

Two letters of objection and one petition with 50 signatories have been received. Despite these it is recommended that planning permission be granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:.

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted is begun, a scheme showing the means of vehicular and pedestrian access to the site, including access sightlines, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access to the site.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 11 th April 2003

Letter from Mr David Currens, 2 Portreath Road, Moodiesburn, G69 received 16th April 2003. Letter from Michael Higgins + 50 Signatories, 10 Portreath Road, Moodiesburn received 23rd April 2003. Letter from Mrs S McShane, 6 Portreath Road, Moodiesburn, Chryston, G69 OPF received 29th April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr. Thomson at 01236 616466. APPLICATION NO. N/03/00493/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I This application is for the change of use of a dwelling to a shop at 134 Stoneyetts Road, Moodiesburn. The applicant proposes to change the use of the entire dwelling in order to create an off sales.

1.2 The property in question is a semi-detached bungalow. The adjoining semi-detached property is a Chinese Take Away. The properties are set back from Stoneyetts Road by approximately 20 metres.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The emerging local plan for the area within which this site is located is the Northern Corridor Local Plan (Finalised Draft) 2000. The site is covered by Policy HG3 which seeks to protect the established character of residential areas and presumes against the loss of housing to other uses except where they will enhance the provision of local facilities and services.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 My Transportation Section does not oppose the application as long as a scheme is submitted indicating vehicular and pedestrian access to the site and showing how sightlines of 2.5 metres by 60 metres can be achieved. These concerns can be addressed through planning a condition.

3.2 Two letters of representation have been received, one from Mrs S McShane, 6 Portreath Road, and one from Mr David Currans of 2 Portreath Road. A petition with 50 signatories has also been received. The grounds of objection can be summarised as follows:

That there is an over provision of licensed properties within the vicinity - the Silver Larch and the Spar Supermarket for example;

Comment : It is not the role of the Planning Authority to question whether the service to be provided is needed nor to seek to prevent competition. It is a matter for the Licensing Board to consider whether or not a licence should be issued for an off-sales outlet.

The proposed off-sales will attract undesirable people, such as drug dealers, to the area. This will lead to an increase in loutish behaviour and noise pollution and the potential for damage to the home owners and risk to local residents, their children and senior citizens who live within close proximity to the proposed development;

Comment : The control of anti-social behaviour is a matter for the Police to enforce. It is my opinion that the provision of a single additional shop at this location will not increase the level of such behaviour in the vicinity to the extent that it impacts on the amenity of adjacent residential properties. (See the above comments relative to the off-sales licence).

There will be an increase in litter, which may be deposited in gardens adjacent to the proposal. Broken glass could be a risk to local children;

Comment : The planning system is not the correct mechanism for controlling litter. It is the responsibility for other Council departments to provide litter bins and ensure that the streets are clean. Any proposed access to the site would be unsatisfactory as there is a dangerous corner on Stoneyetts Road;

Comment .- My Transportation Section advises that a safe and satisfactory access to Stoneyetts Road can be achieved.

Vehicles entering and exiting the site could be a hazard to pedestrians;

Comment : My Transportation Section has not advised that there would be any increased danger to pedestrians should this application be granted.

0 The development of the site could lead to drainage problems for the residents of Portreath Road.

Comment: There is no evidence to suggest that this proposal will lead to drainage problems.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 Planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The main consideration in assessing this application is whether or not it accords with local plan policy and is this a suitable location for this type of development .

4.2 The Local Plan seeks to protect the established character of the residential area and presumes against the loss of housing to other uses except where they will enhance the provision of local facilities and services. The dwelling is part of a semi-detached property, of which, a Chinese take-away forms the other semi-detached half. The residential amenity of this application property has therefore been compromised to an extent by the adjoining use.

4.3 The character of the neighbourhood is already established. The application site is immediately adjacent to a small neighbourhood centre of shops. Whilst the desirability of an off-sales has been questioned, the creation of a new shop will add to the provision of local facilities for the area.

4.4 The main thrust of the objections received relate to the proximity of residential properties to the proposed off-sales. It is argued that such proximity will lead to increased noise, litter and nuisance to these properties. Most of the objectors, concerns are not material planning considerations.

4.5 It is my opinion that this location is appropriate for a shop unit, and despite the objections received, it is recommended that permission be granted. Application No: C1021016651REM

Date Registered: 13th December 2002

Applicant: Brandon Homes (Scotland) Ltd 81 Hamilton Road Motherwell MLI 3DQ

Development : Residential Development Comprising 58 Two Bedroom Apartments with Associated Car Parking

Location: Land South Of And Including 59-109 High Street Airdrie Lanarkshire

Ward: 41 : Whinhall Councillor George Devine

Grid Reference: 275873665606

File Reference: C/PL/AI H7500059000/lJ/LR

Site History: C/02/00624/0UT PER JULY 2002

The site is covered by policies HG3/8 (Private Sector Housing), Development Plan: HG9 (Existing Residential Area) and ENV 13/4 (Conservation Area) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: NLC Community Services (No objections) Historic Scotland (No objections) S. E .P .A.(W est) (No objections) Scottish Water (No objections) British Gas Transco (No objections) Scottish Power (No objections) The Coal Authority (No objections)

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

Consent is being sought for the erection of a residential development comprising 58 flatted dwelling units and associated car parking on land addressed as 59-109 High Street, Airdrie. The development is being undertaken on behalf of a Housing Association and the flats will be for rent. The application site is located to the north of Airdrie Town Centre and on the southern side of High Street between Bell Street (which forms the western boundary) and Wellwynd (which forms the eastern boundary). The rear garden areas of the flatted residential properties on West Kirk Street (nos.2a to 12b) form the southern boundary. The site is also located adjacent to the Victoria & Town Centre Conservation Area. At present two licensed premises (one listed) are located along the High Street frontage and these will be retained and incorporated within the development proposals. The majority of the site is vacant and overgrown. The advertisement panels located along the High Street frontage these will eventually require to be removed to accommodate the development. Planning Application No. C/02/01665/REM Residential Development Comprising of Two Bedroom Apartments Rodusad by 58 Ranning and Ewlronmenl with Associated Car Parking rkshire tbd LUrtnr* Gwnrll Ylll.%Ol, mming How. 2Try.1 R& CLMBWMULD 087 IN Land South of and Including59-109 High Street Airdrie RICdU.dfr.mthDldnnnS"n.~m.ppir..lh 01236 61.5~10 FW nine 51~32 Not to Scale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~' a5 LI~nceLA0904lL UnY*b*..drq.du.Um lMdtq"C,ar" awriph, Site Area 0.5 HA nd m*l-dtmpm,r"um O(sl"llp.c.dlnpl The current "reserved matters" submission seeks consent for the detailed layout of the site as the principle of the development has already been accepted by the Council in the granting of the "outline" planning application C/02/00624/OUT in July 2002. The proposed design, amended through discussion with the applicant, is now considered generally acceptable when viewed against the surrounding uses and the Listed Building which is incorporated into the design (Phase 2). The height of the block facing Wellwynd is three storey (with a four storey corner feature) facing a two storey on the west side of Wellwynd. Ideally these heights should have been more compatible but this solution was the best compromise given the need to avoid further reduction in house numbers. The choice of high quality external materials and colouring (pale bufflcreams etc.) are sympathetic to the existing streetscape. No objections to the proposal have been received as a result of the neighbour notification and consultation procedures.

As the site area is very confined the developer has, through discussions with the Community Services Department, offered to make a financial contribution towards upgrading existing play facilities nearby. This is acceptable in this case but to ensure the contribution a Section 75 Agreement between the developer and the Council is required.

Having regard to the foregoing I therefore consider this proposal acceptable and recommend that permission be granted subject to the attached conditions and to the required Section 75 Agreement.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the plans hereby approved (Drawing Nos,399/DP/OIA - 11A and 399/DP/20A - 24A all dated 03/04/2003) and no change to the design or external finishes shall take place without the prior written approval of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To define the permission.

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

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required. For the avoidance of doubt, the roof areas shall be finished in slate or an acceptable slate alternative to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects.

5. That, before the development hereby permitted starts, the applicant shall submit details illustrating that the direct window to window facing distances between all new and existing residential blocks meet the minimum 18 metres to the satisfaction of the planning authority.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity and privacy of existing and future residents.

6. That the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved phasing details submitted as part of the application.

Reason: To define the permission.

7. That a visibility splay of 4.5 metres by 120 metres, measured from the heel of the footway, shall be provided on both sides of the vehicular access off High Street, and before the development hereby permitted is completed, or brought into use, everything exceeding 0.6 metres in height above the footway level shall be removed from the sight line areas and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 0.6 metres in height above the footway level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight line areas.

Reason: To ensure continuity in the development of the Estate.

8. That no flatted dwellinghouse within each phase shall be occupied until the private access riveway and footways leading thereto from the existing public road have been constructed to wearing course level.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings.

9. That before the last dwelling within each phase of the development is occupied, all the parking and manoeuvring areas within that same phase, as shown on the approved plans, shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in a material which the Planning Authority has approved in writing before the start of surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

10. That before development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

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

11. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include:-

(a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (c) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate landscaping facilities within the site.

12. That within one year of the occupation of the last flatted dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 10 above, shall be completed; and any tree, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of amenity.

13. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of :-

(a) the proposed footpaths within the site; (b) the proposed parking and manoeuvring areas; (c) the proposed external lighting provided within the site; (d) the proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas; (e) the proposed fenceslwalls to be erected along the site boundaries.

Reason: In the interests of amenity.

14. That before the development starts, full details of the location and design of the surface water drainage scheme to be installed within the development site shall be submitted to and for the approval of the Planning Authority, and for the avoidance of doubt the scheme shall comply with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance.

NOTE TO COMMITTEE

The applicant has agreed to enter into an agreement in terms of Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 in respect of the submission of a financial contribution to the sum of E25,000 for the upgrading of existing play facilities as an alternative to the provision of a play area within the site boundary. The planning consent should not be issued until this matter has been concluded.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 13th December 2002

Memo from Transportation Section received 12th March 2003 Memo from Protective Services Section received 6th January 2003 Memo from NLC, Community Services received 1 1th February 2003 Memo from NLC, Education received 15th January 2003 Letter from Historic Scotland received 3rd February 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A. (West) received 8th January 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 6th January 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 30th December 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 27th December 2003 Letter from the Coal Authority received 3rd January 2003 Letter from Brandon Homes (Scotland) Ltd. Received 16'h April 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact lan Johnston at 01236 812382. APPLICATION NO. C/02/01665/REM

REPORT

Description of Site and Proljosal

1.I The application site measures 0.4 hectares approximately and is located on the south side of High Street, Airdrie between Wellwynd (to the east), Bell Street (to the west) and the rear garden areas of the flatted residential properties fronting onto West Kirk Street (to the south). The site is situated to the north of Airdrie Town Centre and directly adjacent to the Airdrie & Victoria Conservation Area. The site is mostly vacant, slopes slightly downwards towards the rear of the site and presently accommodates two licensed premises along its High Street frontage, one of which is a Grade "6" Listed Building.

1.2 The proposal, as amended through detailed discussion between the applicant and this department, involves the erection of some 58 flatted dwelling units within a mix of two, two and a half, three and four storey structures. The contours of the site, which slopes downwards towards the rear of the properties on West Kirk Street, renders it suitable for a mixed height development. It is proposed to construct the development in three distinct phases as follows:

Phase 1: Land fronting High StreeWelwyn - Erection of 27 units which are a mix of 3 and 4 storeys which will be built around High Street and Welwyn in an "L" shaped structure with the four storey elements located at the end blocks and at the prominent road junction frontage. Parking will be accommodated within a private courtyard area located to the rear of the building.

Phase 2a: Land fronting High Street between retained Licensed Premises - Erection of 6 units (2 storey ) which will be set between the retained Public House premises on High Street. Parking will be provided within a private courtyard area located to the rear of the building.

Phase 2b: Land fronting High Street between Licensed Premises and new site access - Erection of 7 units( 2 & 3 storey) to the west of the new site access road. Parking will be provided to the rear of the new build and within the adjacent private courtyard area.

Phase 3a: Land to the south of new site access road - Erection of 2 blocks of 6 units (2.5 storey) which will be set at the southern part of the site between a private courtyard parking area that will serve both buildings

Phase 3b: Land fronting Bell Street - Erection of 6 units (2.5 storey) which front onto Bell Street at the westernmost part of the site. Parking will be provided within the private courtyard area located to the rear (east) of the new build.

Prior to the start of any new build a new 5.5 metre wide site access road with 2 metre footpaths on either side will be formed off High Street opposite the existing entrance to the Watsons of Airdrie Garage complex on the north side of High Street. Following detailed discussions with the Transportation Section it was agreed that an adoptable standard of access road would be provided into the site to terminate at a turning head which will link with the internal dedicated private courtyard parking areas. All surface materials will require to be agreed in writing prior to the commencement of site works.

External materials on the Phase 1 buildings will be a mix of stone base course (coloured light brown/buff), smooth render (coloured cream) with brick feature panels and roof slates/tiles (coloured grey). Windows will be a lightly stained timber colour. Phase 2 and 3 buildings will be similar with the exclusion of the stone base course.

Boundary treatment will include the provision of a new 1.8 metre high masonry stone retaining wall along sections of the southern boundary of the site.

As an alternative to the provision of an element of children’s play facilities within the site, as is normally required for a development of this nature, the applicant is willing to making a financial contribution to the Council to allow for the up-grading of existing leisure facilities within the vicinity of the site. The Community Services Department is agreeable to this proposal and the figure offered (f25,OOO).

2. Development Plan

2.1 The application site is covered by policies HG3/8 (Private Housing Site); HG9 (Existing Residential Areas); and ENVl314 (Conservation Area) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan1991.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Following the standard neighbour notification procedures no objections were received against this proposal.

3.2 None of the Statutory Consultees including Historic Scotland offered any objection to this proposal.

3.3 Internal consultations were carried out in respect of this proposal and certain aspects of the proposal relating to site access detail and geometry were amended to the satisfaction of the Transportation Section. The Protective Services Section recommended that due to previous Industrial activities on the site a full site investigation survey should be carried out into potential contamination.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The development of the application site for residential purposes has already been accepted by the Council through the granting of outline planning permission (ref: C/02/00624/OUT) in July 2002 for the “erection of residential development” on this same site. To facilitate an acceptable access point to this potential development site, Listed Building Consent (ref: C/01/00919/LBC) was previously granted in April 2002 for the demolition of grade “C” listed buildings at 77-83 High Street. Those buildings have now been demolished. The current “reserved matters” application is now solely seeking consent for the detailed layout of the site.

4.2 North Lanarkshire Council holds significant title interest in the application site and has been pursuing for a number of years the comprehensive redevelopment of the current application site in partnership with the other major land owner. The current applicants, Brandon Homes, have taken ownership control over the private section of the site and this Authority has recently agreed to dispose of its interests to the applicant to allow the comprehensive development of the application site.

4.3 The proposed building design, site layout and choice of external materials have been the subject of protracted discussion with the applicant and the proposals now under consideration are seen as acceptable both in terms of scale and finish when viewed against the surrounding land uses. While there is some reservation over the Phase 1 three /four storey element the design of new build, as amended, generally fits well within the site and also complements the retained buildings along the High Street frontage of the site onto which a section of new building will be attached. Historic Scotland have responded favourably on the new build construction around the retained Listed building on the High Street frontage.

4.4 While Council policy normally requires the provision of an acceptable level of in-site play area facilities within any new housing development site, the layout of the application site is such that to accommodate the Council’s requirements in terms of road detail, parking standard etc. the applicant has been unsuccessful in facilitating any reasonable level of play area provision. However, following discussions with the Community Services Department the applicant has agreed to make a financial contribution to the Council for the upgrading of existing play facilities (outwith the site) as an alternative to any in-site play provision. This agreement would require to be formalised through a legal agreement between the Council and the applicant to protect the Council’s position. Residential amenity space and general landscaping detail are both at a premium within this site although given the “urban nature” of the site this shortfall is considered acceptable. In terms of external materials, the location of the site adjacent to a Conservation Area and the presence of a retained Listed Building along the High Street frontage of the development site both justify the insistence, through an appropriate condition on any planning consent, be of a high standard as specified in the Local Plan Design Guidance on “Conservation Areas”.

4.5 Having regard to the foregoing I consider this proposal to be acceptable at this location and therefore I recommend that permission is granted subject to conditions and a Section 75 Agreement in respect of the financial contribution to the Council offered by the applicant for the up-grading of existing play facilities. Application No: C/03/00030/0UT

Date Registered: 13th January 2003

Applicant: Bellway Homes (Scotland) Ltd 813 South Street Whiteinch Glsagow G14 OBX

Agent Barton W illmore Partnership 12 Alva Street Edinburgh EH2 4QG

Development: Erection of Residential Development of up to 250 units (In 0u tl i ne)

Location: Land East And South of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path Carnbroe Road Coatbridge Lanarkshire

Ward: 35: Sikeside and Carnbroe Councillor John Cassidy

Grid Reference: 275090663210

File Reference: CIPLICTC232IDBIEL

Site History:

Development Plan: The site is covered by Greenbelt policies contained in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. Strategic Policies 1,6,9 and 10 in the Glasgow and The Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 are relevant

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (Com ments) Scottish Natural Heritage (Comments) S.E.P.A.(West) (Com ments) Scottish Water (Comments) British Gas Transco (Comments) Scottish Power (No objections) The Coal Authority (Comments) West Of Scotland Archaeology Service (Comments) NLC Education (Com ments)

Representations: 38 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application relates to the development of a site to the south-east side of Carnbroe, Coatbridge for up to 250 dwellinghouses with associated public open space and landscaping. Planning Application No. C/Oc. - __ , Erection of Residential Development of up to 250 Units (In Outline)

Land East and South of Calderview Avenue and Peebks Path, Rdwdby Rnnlng Md Ervironmnl Carnbroe Road, Coarbridge M Representations * Not to Scale Additional Representation received from The Stewart Milne Group

Site Area 15.8 HA The applicant submitted a Development Brief in support of the application and in line with the requirements of the Council's Interim Housing Land Statement. The Brief contains a Design Strategy that will be adopted when preparing the detailed drawings. Although the site is contrary to the Development Plan I consider that it is an appropriate departure in terms of Strategic Policy 10 as the site has been identified through the preparation of the Council's Interim Housing Land Statement in response to an identified shortfall in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sub-Market Area. The applicant has demonstrated through the Development Brief that the proposed housing should not significantly impact on the amenity of existing residents. I consider that subject to that Design Strategy and attached conditions the proposed development should provide a suitable defensible edge to the settlement of Carnbroe and therefore recommend approval. It should be noted that if the Council are minded to approve the application Scottish Ministers require to be notified in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997 as a significant departure to the Development Plan.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started, either within five years of the date of this permission, or within two years of the date on which the last of the reserved matters are approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all road, footways, and parking areas; (d) the provision of equipped play areas; (e) the provision of public open space; (f) the details of, and timetable for, the hard and soft landscaping of the site; (9) details for management and maintenance of the areas identified in (d), (e) and (f) above; (h) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (i) the phasing of the development; (j) the provision of drainage works; (k) the disposal of sewage; (I) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (m) details of existing and proposed site levels.

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

3. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 2 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That notwithstanding the terms of condition 2 above any open space and play area details shall be in accordance with the Council's approved Developer's Guide to Open Space.

Reason: To ensure that the development provides an acceptable level of amenity.

5. That notwithstanding the terms of condition 2 above the reserved matters should comply with the design strategy set out in the Development Brief submitted on 15 May 2003 to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the development proceeds in accordance with the principles set out as part of the Interim Housing Land Statement in the interest of the amenity of this greenbelt location.

6. That prior to the completion of the 10th last house hereby permitted the improvement of the road junction at Sikeside Road/Paddock Street shall be carried out, at the applicant's expense, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory road access in the interest of traffic safety.

7. That no trees within the application site shall be lopped, topped, felled, or otherwise affected, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory protection of trees within the area covered by the development hereby permitted in the interest of visual amenity.

Note to Committee: Should it be the decision of the Council to grant planning permission, the application will require to be notified to the Scottish Ministers as a significant departure from the provisions of the Development Plan under the terms of the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997.

Background Papers:

Application form, supporting statements and plans received 13th January 2003, 23rd January 2003, 17th March 2003, 31st March 2003, 8thApril 2003 and 12'h May 2003 and 15 May 2003.

Memo from Transportation Section received 13th March 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 28th February 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 17th February 2003 Letter from Scottish Natural Heritage received 28th January 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 24th January 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 29th January 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 24th January 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 30th January 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 23rd January 2003 Letter from West of Scotland Archaeology Service received 20th January 2003

Letter from Mr & Mrs James Martin,24 Heatherylea Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4JT received 15th January 2003. Letter from Mrs Marie McDougall,67 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 17th January 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Muir,69 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 20th January 2003. Letter from Mrs I Fyfe,51 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TQ received 20th January 2003. Letter from Eileen McLean,9 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe,, Coatbridge, ML5 4TN received 21st January 2003. Letter from Lesley Bagwell,l5 Cairnhill Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4SS received 22nd January 2003. Letter from John Galloway & Signatories,l7 Peebles Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TJ received 24th January 2003. Letter from Anne Davidson,4 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, M15 4TN received 24th January 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs G Rabone,25 Cairnhill Crescent, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4SS received 27th January 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Brain McCooey,l6 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 31st January 2003. Letter from Graeme S.Walker,lO Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TN received 31st January 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs H Brown,l5 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 received 3rd February 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs W. Fraser,l3 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, , received 29th January 2003. Letter from Mr Roy Kirk,l2 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TN received 4th February 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs G Noon,6 Selkirk Way, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TN received 5th February 2003. Letter from Mclnally Associates Ltd.,6 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PR received 24th February 2003. Letter from Elizabeth Clark & Signatories,81 Calderview Avenue, Carnbore, Coatbridge received 31st March 2003. Letter from Karen Dick,l3 Calderview Avenie, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TQ received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mrs & Mr Chalmers,53 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge received 31st March 2003. Letter from Edward Coyle,59 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Martin Dornan,63 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Robert Foster,65 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mrs Marie McDougall,67 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbrdg received 31 st March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Muir,69 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs S Cornfield,71 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003.n Letter from Graeme Fettes,73 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 27th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs Gibb,75 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, M15 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs McLachlan,79 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Elizabeth Clark,81 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Robert Smith,83 Calderview, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mr A Majid,85 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs D Hood,87 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mrs Marion Lawlor,89 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, M15 4TL received 31st March 2003. Letter from David Murphy,l3 Roxburgh Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TH received 31st March 2003. Letter from Darren Murphy,l3 Roxburgh Drive, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TH received 4th April 2003. Letter from John & lsabel Galloway,l7 Peebles Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TJ received 10th April 2003. Letter from Robert J Smith,83 Calderview Avenue, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, ML5 4TL received 11th April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact David Baxter at 01236 812372. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00030/0UT

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I This application is submitted on behalf of Bellway Homes (Scotland) Limited for up to 250 dwellinghouses in outline on Land East and South of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path Carnbroe Road, Carnbroe. The applicant proposes to access the site from the existing roundabout junction of Carnbroe Road and Drumore Avenue.

1.2 The total area of the site is just over 15 hectares. Almost all of it is currently vacant or derelict land, the southern part of the site having been formerly farmed is current lying fallow, while the north is mainly scrub land with a derelict and overgrown quarry. The only area of the site currently in any use is the central section, adjacent to Selkirk Way and Peebles Path which is public open space consisting of mown grass.

1.3 The proposal was prepared in the context of the Interim Housing Land Statement (IHLS) that is described later in the report and the application is supported by a Traffic Assessment, Ecological Report, Landscape Appraisal and Ecological Management Plan. Following consultation with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service an Archaeological Survey was carried out and submitted. In addition a Development Brief was submitted as required under the terms of the IHLS.

1.4 The overall vision for the development of this site is that of a high quality, sustainable housing development The aim is to create a development with an identifiable sense of place, established by designing into the development the sites existing, distinctive features. The Development Strategy has been developed from a PAN 44 analysis, consideration of issues of sustainability and the wider planning context, particularly related to its Green Belt edge location.

I.5 The principal aim for the development of this site is to avoid the creation of a harsh edge between the built up area and the wider countryside. The housing development would take place within a strong landscape framework, building on the existing landscape character of the area, with green links being provided through the development to provide the transition between urban and rural. This framework would provide a defensible, long term Green Belt boundary whilst not being limited to the conventional form of such boundaries which traditionally consist of enclosing woodland. The links would also act as wildlife corridors.

1.6 The Development Strategy also takes into account those matters detailed within the Council’s “Design Parameters for New Housing Development”. It is proposed to create a ‘Sense of Place’ by the creation of a landscaped vista running from the entrance to the site, through the central part of the development, following the line of the ridge that runs through the site. This will establish views from the site outwards over the adjacent countryside. This linear feature should exploit the sites natural landscape setting and would create a sense of arrival that would be unique to this site. It is also proposed to create a logical series of identifiable spaces throughout the site, each of these areas being linked to facilitate ease of movement through the site as a whole.

1.7 The Open Space provided within the development should meet the standards set down within the Council’s approved design standards. The main play area would be centrally placed within the main green link, forming a central node. The opportunity exists for a distinctive design to be created for this central play area, thus reinforcing the sense of place created by this landscape feature.

1.8 The careful placing of buildings, their form and orientations should strengthen the main features of the design and layout and create interesting streetscapes, particularly elevations and patterns. Each house will have a private rear garden which either meets or exceeds the standards set down within the Council’s approved Guide to Open Spaces. House sizes will range from three bed semi-detached houses up to five bed detached houses.

1.9 Drainage of the site should be in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, as set out within PAN 61, and the ClRlA publication, C521, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems, design manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

1.10 The main policy guidance for the safe design of residential spaces is contained within PAN 46 and ”Secured by Design” produced by the Police in conjunction with the Scottish Executive. Both documents would be referred to in preparing the detailed proposals for the site.

2. Development Plan and Policv Guidance

2.1 Scottish Planning Policy 3: Planning for Housing This Policy document replaces NPPG3 and indicates that a key aim of planning is to provide well-located, high quality new housing. In meeting the requirements of housing markets across Scotland, planning authorities and housing providers should work closely together to: a) create quality residential environments - New housing should make a positive contribution to the built and rural environment, and should be designed and laid out to provide lasting benefits. The planning system has an important role in promoting good design, specifying the requirements for landscaping and open space, and indicating where higher densities will be suitable. b) guide new housing developments to the right places - New housing areas should be easily accessible by public transport and well integrated into walking and cycling networks. As part of a long-term settlement strategy, previously developed land and buildings will have a key role and should be reused where a viable and environmentally satisfactory development can be achieved. Extensions to cities, towns and villages or new settlements should be developed in a sustainable way. c) deliver housing land - Planning authorities should meet the housing land requirement for each housing market area in full. The planning system can help to support a strategy to provide affordable housing in an area. The plan-led process of providing housing land should provide greater certainty and be more responsive, by:- * structure plans taking at least a 12-year and preferably a 20-year view of the pattern of future development, with less precise forecasts of land requirements for later periods; ensuring that local plans provide a supply of effective land to meet requirements for at least 5 years; careful and regular monitoring of completions, land availability and future requirements through a housing land audit, maintaining a supply of effective land for at least the next 5 years at all times; regular review of plans, with alterations if necessary, to maintain a clear forecast and supply; and taking steps to ensure that land is made available if there are delays in plan preparation.

2 .2 Planning Advice Note 38 Housing Land (revised 2003) Planning Advice Note 38 sets out how planning authorities go about ensuring the delivery of housing land. It indicates that planning authorities should define “housing market areas” (a geographical area where the demand for housing is relatively self contained) and the effects of “mobile demand” (an element of demand that covers several housing market areas). The advice note indicates that: “Additions to the housing land supply should be made available in time to allow development in the relevant structure plan period. New sites should be brought forward in conformity with development plan policies, either through revisions to the local plans for the areas to which the land requirements have been allocated, or by granting planning permission in advance of local plan adoption if they would not otherwise be released on time.”

2.3 Glasgow and The Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 The relevant strategic policies relating to the site are as follows:

Strategic Policy 1 - Strategic Development Locations The Metropolitan Development Strategy requires the continued designation and safeguarding of the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Green Belt within which there is a presumption against the spread of built up areas and the encroachment of development into the countryside. Local Plans shall define the detailed boundaries and policies to safeguard the greenbelt

Strategic Policy 6 - Quality of Life and Health of Local Communities Strategic Policy 6 indicates that the quality of life and health of the communities will be supported through providing housing opportunities to meet the requirement for a continuing 5- year effective owner occupied land supply. Schedule 6(b) provides the basis for the identification of additional housing land allocation to meet any demand shortfall in the period 1999-2006 and 2006-201 1. Within the Airdrie and Coatbridge sub-market area Schedule G(b)(ii) identifies a requirement for an additional supply of 250 units for the period 1999-2006 to meet a mobile demand shortfall. The Council agreed that appropriate sites to meet this requirement would be identified through an Interim Housing Land Statement, considered in detail in para. 4.3 and 4.4

Strategic Policy 9 - Assessment of Development Proposals This policy indicates that proposal that fail to meet the criteria set out in this policy will be regarded as a departure from the Development Plan and requires to be justified against Strategic Policy 10.

Strategic Policy 10 - Departures from the Structure Plan Strategic Policy 10 indicates that consideration should be given to the appropriateness of the development having regard to the criteria contained in it and any other material consideration.

2.4 Monklands District Local Plan 1991 The site is covered by policies GB1 Restrict Development in the Greenbelt, LI1 Landscape Improvements in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The proposal is also assessed against policies HGIO Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas and HGI1 Additional Housing Land.

Policy GBI indicates that residential in the greenbelt should be restricted to that in relation to Agriculture/forestry or other uses requiring a rural location. In this instance the proposal is therefore considered contrary to this policy.

Policy LI1 indicates the Council will promote the protection and improvement of the landscape by methods appropriate to the quality of the existing landscape. The Council will also seek to remove land use conflicts and management difficulties, particularly those that occur in the urban fringe.

Policy HGIO indicates that the construction of new residential development in non-residential areas does not accord with the Local Plan unless it occurs on a site identified by the Council and other criteria set out in the policy. Policy HG11 indicates that the Council will seek to identify further suitable sites.

3. Consultations and Remesentations

3.1 Following consultation the West of Scotland Archaeology Service indicated that an archaeological evaluation should be carried out on the site. The applicant then commissioned AOC Archaeology Group and the site was surveyed between 24'h February and 5'h March. The findings of the evaluation indicated no features or find of archaeological significance were identified. Fragments of burnt chert and slag were found in areas to the south of the former quarry and a high number of modern field drains were found in the fields to the south of the site.

3.2 Scottish Power and Transco indicated no objection to the proposal.

3.3 Scottish Water indicated no objection to the proposal but recommended that the applicant consider a Sustainable Urban Drainage System within the proposed drainage system.

3.4 Scottish Natural Heritage indicated no objection subject to conditions related to: a) implementing the recommendations in the Ecological Reports submitted with the application are implemented; b) protecting existing landscape and access features; c) providing additional shelterbelt or extended hedgerow planting; and d) providing appropriate protection of badgers and bats. These matters can be addressed through consideration of a reserved matters application and by condition.

3.5 SEPA has indicated no objection to the proposal subject to; a) the appropriate connection in relation to foul drainage; b) the use of SUDS principles in design of surface water drainage; and c) consideration being given in light of NPPG14 of any potential risk to the adjacent SINC. SEPA would also be happy to comment on a Flood Risk Assessment should it be supplied.

3.6 The Coal Authority has indicated that the site is within the likely zone of influence of shallow coal workings and that appropriate technical advice should be taken prior to works being undertaken.

3.7 NLC Education has indicated that there is sufficient capacity within St Stephen's Primary, St Patrick's High and Rosehall High to accommodate any projected pupil increase. Carnbroe Primary is however operating close to capacity and some pupils may not be accommodated within this school.

3.8 NLC Community Services has indicated no objection subject to the following comments: a) From Landscape Services that additional peripheral planting take place b) From Play Provision that play areas meet with the Design Guidance Developer's Guide to Open Sapce. c) From Cleansing Services that the development should meet the requirements of Regulation 30 and 31 (part R) of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations in relation to the storage of waste. d) From Conservation and Greening that additional peripheral planting be provided. The existing hedges be retained and enhanced and that construction work should be in accordance with BS 5837. These matters can be addressed through a reserved matters application and by condition.

3.9 The Transportation Section having considered the Traffic Assessment supplied indicated no objection subject to conditions related to the improvement of the Junction of Sikeside Road, Paddock Street and provision of an internal road and footpath network in line with current roads guidelines.

3.10 Following consultation and advertisement in local press there were 36 letters of objection, two petitions with 110 signatures, received that made reference to the following issues in relation t the development: a) contrary to both Structure and Local Plan Policies b) loss of greenbelt c) lack of proper amenities in Carnbroe in respect to bus service and shops; d) traffic concerns e) concern for children crossing the main road f) noise generated from traffic movements g) potential road access via Peebles Path and Selkirk Way h) added pollution i) impact on the environment in terms of existing wildlife and birds j) loss of privacy k) overshadowing from adjacent properties I) loss of view m) school capacity n) provision of open space and play areas would provide places for anti social behaviour 0) This site has been promoted in the Interim Housing Land Supply in preference to a brownfield site contrary to guidance contained in NPPG3

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 In assessing the merits of this proposal regard must be take of the Development Plan and other material considerations.

4.2 Under the terms of Strategic Policies 1 and 9 contained in the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 and Policy GB1 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the proposal is contrary to the Development Plan, as the site is in the Greenbelt.

4.3 Schedule 6 (b)(ii) in the Structure Plan establishes the need for an additional 250 units for the period 1999 - 2006 within the Airdrie and Coatbridge Housing Sub-Market Area. As noted above the Council has a duty to ensure that the housing land requirement for each housing market area is met in full.

4.4 In recognition of the fact that the local plan review process could not facilitate the required housing land release within the period 1999 - 2006, the Council resolved that the necessary releases would be achieved through the preparation and agreement of an Interim Housing Land Statement. A total of 27 sites within the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sub-market Area were compared against site selection criteria. The two sites which offered the best opportunity to meet the Structure Plan requirement in the Airdrie and Coatbridge Sub Market Area were Coatbridge Road, Bargeddie and the application site. The Carnbroe south east site was identified as a preferred site as: it was likely to be effective in the appropriate plan period (by 2006); has a clear and defensible boundary; an existing access point onto the local road network; and it also enjoys access to both public transport and the trunk road network. The site is contiguous with the existing settlement and as such does not represent a major incursion into the greenbelt. In December 2002, the Council formally approved the terms of the Interim Housing Land Statement.

4.5 As part of that Interim Housing Land Statement the applicant was required to prepare a Development Brief to set out the design concept that would be used in the preparation of a detailed layout. This was submitted on 7 April 2003 and following discussion a revision was submitted on 15 May 2003.

4.6 In terms of Strategic Policy 10 it is considered that the identified shortfall in the housing land supply and the preparation of the Interim Housing Land Statement would indicate that the proposed development is an appropriate departure from the Development Plan

4.7 The site can accommodate the proposed development in respect to infrastructure. NLC Education has indicated no objection to the proposal although the potential need for children to travel to other nearby primary schools should Carnbroe Primary exceed its capacity was highlighted. The Transportation Section has indicated no objection subject to improvement to the roundabout at Sikeside RoadlPaddock Street.

4.8 In considering the reasons for objection:

The site although contrary to the local plan is not considered a significant departure to the Structure plan as there is a clear evidence of a shortfall in the Housing Land Supply for sub-market area.

The loss of the greenbelt has been considered in the preparation of the development brief and the impact of the proposal on the amenity of the area should be reduced by the use of landscaping improvements on the boundaries. The greenbelt edge should therefore be strengthened.

The roads issues raised in respect to proposal have been addressed by the traffic analysis which indicates that the existing road network can accommodate the development with minor alteration to the roundabout at Sikeside RoadlPaddock Street. The internal road and footpathlcycle path layout will also require to be designed in line with current roads guidelines and should not introduce any new safety issues.

The applicant has confirmed that a road access via Peebles Path or Selkirk Way is not proposed.

The comment on added pollution is not specific however it is not anticipated that noise, air or pollution to the local water courses will be significantly affected as a result of this development.

The applicant has supplied an Ecological Management Plan to ensure that any impact on the environment in terms of existing wildlife and birds is of a positive nature.

The loss of privacy or potential for overshadowing should be addressed through a reserved matters application. The Council has design guidance that ensures that buildings are sited sympathetically to exclude or ameliorate such issues.

Concerns over the loss of view will also be addressed at the reserved matters stage in the context of the impact on residential amenity.

School capacity is generally acceptable however the potential for Carnbroe Primary capacity to be exceeded is not identified and may not be an issue if the housing is built. If the capacity is exceeded the Council would however be able to provide school places at other primary schools in the area.

It is considered by the objectors that the provision of open space and play areas would provide places for anti-social behaviour. The Council’s Open Space design guidance however not only requires the provision of such facilities it also suggests ways to design the location of the areas in such a way as to improve passive surveillance and therefore curtail any potential anti social behaviour occurring.

Finally, an objection was received on behalf of a house builder who is promoting another site that is now the subject of a separate planning application. The objection is based on the fact that the application site is contrary to both national guidance and the development plan and that the Interim Housing Land Strategy should not have included the site. However, as stated earlier this site is acceptable in terms of national guidance and although technically contrary to the current local plan has been identified to meet a general housing shortfall and has been taken through a public consultation procedure.

4.9 In conclusion, therefore, I consider that the proposed development is an acceptable departure from the Development Plan in line with criteria set out in Strategic Policy 10 of the Glasgow and The Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 by which the appropriateness of the development is judged. In that the proposal provides for an identified shortfall in housing land and has been identified through the Council’s Interim Housing Land Statement. The Development Brief submitted on 1dh May 2003 is also in line with the requirements of the Interim Housing Land Statement. For these reasons it is recommended that planning permission be granted. Committee should note that if they are minded to grant the proposal it requires to be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the notification of application procedures. Application No: C/03/00133/FUL

Date Registered: 25th February 2003

Applicant: Islamic Society Of Airdrie & Coatbridge 279 Muiryhall Street Coatbridge ML5 3RZ

Agent Friels Solicitors 5 Bank Street Coatbridge ML5 IAN

Development: Change of Use of Residential Flat to Office

Location: 279 Muiryhall Street Coatbridge Lanarkshire ML5 3RZ

Ward: 47: North Cairnhill And Coatdyke Councillor Peter Sullivan

Grid Reference: 274438.664966.

File Reference: CIPLICTM9201DBILR

Site History:

Development Plan: The site is covered by residential policies contained in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 4 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application is for the change of use of a ground floor residential flat at 279 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge to an office. The application is being made in retrospect following complaints in November 2002 that the flat was being used as a Mosque. The site is zoned HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. This policy states that there will be a presumption against development which is likely to adversely affect the amenity of the area or is not clearly of a nature ancillary to housing. The applicant proposes to open the office between 9am and 5.30 p.m. to hold meetings of up to 7 people. The site has a narrow access (2.4m wide) to a common rear garden. Any associated parking would therefore require to take place on the road. Four letters of objection have been received in respect of the above details of which are set out in the attached report. The Transportation Section has recommended refusal based on the inability of the applicant to provide appropriate parking provision. It is clear from the comments of objectors that the use has already been the cause of both noise nuisance and additional traffic congestion suggesting that the proposed office significantly impacts the residential amenity of the area. There is no reasonable scope for means of mitigation of these impacts. The office use could be accommodated within many suitable sites in the wider area. I therefore consider that the proposed use would be inappropriate for this location and recommend refusal. Planning Application No. C/03/00133/FUL Rodwed by Rinnlng and Ermironrnml Change of Use of Residential Flat to Office Held urbrs €uIe%ol. Flemlng HOYI~ 2 Try81 Rosd CUMBERNAULO 279 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge R.prcduo.d homfh. Ordnanw Sun.ymwplw rlh e57 iJw Not to Scale h.pnnilii~~(h.Cab~I.,~~.,M~I"~~ 01236615210 Fax OiD68iK32 A SUllon.r# omc. ocrorn ODpyrIghl Unadhod..d r.pmductia inhlwm Cran tawright Ll~nceLA09041L a5 * Representations and may 1k.d LD pm..culia 01 clvll pmcrdings Recommendation: Refuse for the reason that the proposed office is contrary to policy HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas as contained in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that the use is not ancillary to the residential nature of the area and it is likely to significantly impact on amenity through noise disturbance and both increased traffic movements and on street parking.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 3rd February 2003 Letter from Friels Solicitors received 14 April 2003 and 22 April 2003.

Memo from Transportation Section received 15'h May 2003 Memo from Protective Services Section received 7th March 2003

Letter from Mr John Gribbin,283b Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RX received 12th February 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs J Allan,281 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RZ received 26th November 2002. Letter from Mr Alan Brown,318 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RZ received 7th May 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs J Allan,281 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3RZ received 13th February 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact David Baxter at 01236 812372. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00133/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I This application is for the change of use of a ground floor residential flat at 279 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge to an office. The application is being made in retrospect following complaints in November 2002 that the flat was being used as a Mosque. The applicant proposes to open the office between 9am and 5.30 p.m. to hold meetings of up to 7 people.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is zoned HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. This policy states that there will be a presumption against development which is likely to adversely affect the amenity of the area or is not clearly of a nature ancillary to housing.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 The Protective Services Section has indicated no objection subject to the use of appropriate measures to limit potential noise nuisance.

3.2 The flat has a narrow access (2.4m wide) to a common rear garden. Any associated parking would therefore require to take place on the road. The Transportation Section has therefore recommended that the application be refused based on the inability of the applicant to provide appropriate parking provision.

3.3 Following neighbour notification and as a result of the unauthorised use 4 letters of objection were received referring to: a) its use as a mosque; b) increased traffic congestion from people using the building; c) noise disturbance throughout the day and evening from people chanting; d) its use to teach children after school; and e) that the building is used by 30 to 50 people at one time.

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 In assessing this application weight should be given to the fact that Policy HG9 indicates a presumption against uses that are not ancillary to a residential area. Office uses can often be found in residential areas where they do not affect residential amenity.

4.2 The letters of objection refer to the property being used as a mosque. Two main complaints arise from this, firstly, that there are prolonged times when chanting occurs throughout the day causing unacceptable noise disturbance. Secondly, the use has resulted in increased levels of on street parking to a point where residents are having their driveways blocked and are concerned with potential accidents. It is clear from these comments that the use has already been the cause of significant loss of residential amenity. It would appear that there is no reasonable scope to mitigate these impacts.

4.3 There are vacant properties available within the Coatbridge and Airdrie town centres that could provide office accommodation that would not be contrary to local plan policy.

4.4 I consider that the proposed use is contrary to policy HG9 contained in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and is inappropriate for the location and therefore recommend refusal. Application No: C/03/00290/F UL

Date Registered: 7th March 2003

Applicant: Marlow Ropes Ltd South Road Hailsham East Sussex

Agent Construction Design Associates 19b Academy Street Coatbridge M15 3AW

Development: Erection of Fencing and Enclosure of Roadway within Existing Yard

Location: Block 1 Marlow Ropes Ltd Greenhill Industrial Estate Coatbridge Lanarkshire ML5 2AG

Ward: 33: North Central And Glenboig Councillor Mary Clark

Grid Reference: 273248666054

File Reference: CIPLICTC600PIIAPILR

Site History: 96/00068/ADV - Display of 2 No. non-illuminated signboards. Permitted 1/3/96 97/001 O9/ADV - Display of fascia sign to front elevation. Permitted 4/4/97 98/01264/FUL - Erection of 3m high perimeter fence. Permitted 2/2/99 02/0101 4/FUL - Extension to manufacturing factory. Permitted 7/11/02.

Development Plan: The site is covered by Economic Activity Policies (Existing Industrial Areas) of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application relates to the incorporation of part of a road within an industrial unit to enable an increase in the external storage area. The part of road due to be used for storage is a public road, maintained by the Council. A Stopping up Order would therefore be required to enable the proposal to take place. The fencing proposed would match the existing exterior fence (2.8m high, metal, palisade fence). An Objection has been received from the occupiers of No.17 Chassels Street. Planning Application No. C/03/0029O/FUL Erection of Fencing and Enclosure of Roadway within Existing Yard Rodused by d;:E&hiw Rannlng and Ewlronment Wv Ccuncll Head mrtars suIte%O1,2 Tryst Rwd Fhmln~ House Block 1 Marlow Ropes Ltd Greenhill Industrial Estate Coatbridge

CUM0ERNAUW R.prCddus.d hrnth. Old".=. sun* rn.P*"O WI 061 1AV 01236 616210 FaX 01236 616232 ~otto Scale ~~,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'M""~' Representation Un.ufho6s.d repndudon lnbln(~~Crwn SWIIS~ 05 Licence LA OSOllL * .nd m.~l..dtmpm..c"hm ~s,r,lp~c.dn~ Site Area 1.61 HA It is considered that the existing embankment, fence and hedging offer an adequate buffer between the site and the residential boundary to the south. It is also considered that the loss of a through route between the two units is not critical to the efficient operation of the industrial estate as alternative routes to the other parts of the estate will still be available. Overall it is considered that the economic benefits of allowing the expansion outweigh any considerations relating to access. The application is thus recommended for approval subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

That, before development starts, a stopping up order will be required to allow the existing public road to the east of block 1 to be removed from the list of public roads. The closure of this public road cannot proceed until the necessary stopping up procedure has been completed.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the correct procedures are followed.

That, notwithstanding the submitted plans, the existing public road to the south of blocks 1 and 3 shall not be enclosed within the boundary of the development site and shall remain open to allow the passage of traffic along its length. A revised plan showing the reduced yard storage area shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority before development starts.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety and to ensure the provision of a right of access.

That, prior to the use of the increased storage area commencing, a 10.5m radius corner shall be provided at the junction of the private road to the west of block 3 and the public road at the north of block 1. A plan showing this amended design shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority before development starts.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety.

That visibility splays of 4.5m by 60m from the private road west of block 3 to the left shall be maintained along the public road to the north of block 1 and 5.5m by 60m to the right along the public road south of block 1.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 7th March 2003

Memo from Transportation Section received 15'h May 2003

Letter from Mrs C Hartie,l7 Chassels Street, Coatbridge, ML5 2AJ received 18th March 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Alan Pepler at 01236 812374. APPLICATION NO. C/03/0029O/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I This application relates to the incorporation of part of a road to enable an increase (approximately 800 sq. m) in the external storage area at Marlow Ropes (Block 1). The part of road due to be used for storage is a public road, maintained by the Council. A Stopping up Order would therefore be required to enable the proposal to take place. The fencing proposed would match the existing exterior fence (2.8m high, metal, palisade fence).

2. Development Plan

2.1 Policy ECON 2 (Existing General Industrial Areas) of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 supports the retention of industrial uses within the Greenhill Industrial Estate. The proposal therefore complies in principle with the Local Plan.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 One objection has been received from a residential property to the south of the application site (No. 17 Chassels Street), relating to noise and the proposed close proximity of operations to their rear garden. In response to this objection the applicant has stated that in their view there will be no increase in noise for that property as the yard storage area is essentially a noiseless activity. In addition the applicant considers that the existing embankment and hedge on the boundary helps to screen operations from properties to the south.

3.2 The Transportation Section originally recommended refusal on the grounds that the loss of public roads would cause problems for the users of the industrial estate and could in the future lead to maintenance difficulties. The applicant, by agreeing however to remove part of the storage area from the application, thereby allowing the free flow of traffic around the south and west of Block 1, has largely overcome these problems. The Transportation Section has also recommended conditions on visibility splays and junction improvements should planning permission be granted.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 There is no objection in principle to the increase in size of the storage area, or to the repositioning of the exterior fence. It is considered that the embankment, fence and hedging offer an adequate buffer between the site and the residential boundary to the south. Therefore there should be no loss of amenity for the residents of No.17 Chassels Street in terms of noise or visual intrusion.

4.2 Following discussions and in light of concerns expressed by the Transportation Section, the applicant has agreed to amend the design of the storage area by omitting the area to the south of block 1, which was blocking the southern access route.

4.3 The Planning Authority considers that the design of the industrial estate is such that the loss of a potential through route between blocks 1 and 3 is not critical to the efficient operation of the industrial estate as alternative routes to the other parts of the estate will still be available. Marlow Ropes require more space for storage to enable expansion of their operations and it is considered that the economic benefits of allowing the expansion outweigh the considerations relating to access and the loss of a public road. The application is thus recommended for approval subject to conditions. Application No: C/03/00321/FUL

Date Registered: 11th March 2003

Ap p Ii ca nt : Dr Greg Cantwell Flat 21 2 No 4 Clouston Street North Kelvinside Glasgow G20 8QS

Agent The Alexander Kerr Practice Commercial Bank Chambers 5A Stewarton Street Wishaw ML2 8AA

Development: Change of Use from Class 1 Shop to Dental Surgery.

Location: 88C Woodside Street Coatbridge Lanarkshire ML5 5NR

Ward: 37: Kirkwood Councillor James Smith JP

Grid Reference: 271846.663810.

File Reference: C/PL/CTW 90088CICMILR

Site History: C/97/291/FUL Shop to Office Granted 1 August 1997 C/96/083/FUL Shop to Hot Food Shop Refused 20 June 1996

Development Plan: The site is covered by policy HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas) in the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations : None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

Planning permission is being sought for the change of use of a vacant class 1 shop to dental surgery at 88c Woodside Street, Coatbridge. The premises forms part of a group of three terraced shops located to the west side of Woodside Street where the surrounding area is predominantly residential. Internal alterations would involve the formation of a waiting room, reception/office, toilet, two surgeries, autoclave room, staff room and staff toilet, Externally alterations would include provision of an access ramp at the shop frontage and alterations to an external window and emergency exit on the side elevation. No additional parking spaces are to be provided and it is anticipated that clients would either walk to the surgery, park in surrounding streets or make use of an existing layby at Woodside Street.

Whilst the proposed use is considered to be ancillary to housing and may be considered acceptable in principle, the lack of parking facilities is significant to the determination of the application. Planning Application No. C/03/00321IFUL Rodwed by rkshire Rannlq and Elvironrnml Councll HeadqmrIeR Suif~2Try.l 501. Rmd Flaming House Change of Use from Class 1 Shop to Dental Surgery CUMIERNAULO ii B.pdu;.dhernth OIblnu Surrqmqpiw wlh 01236067 1.w 616210 FaX 01236 61832 Not to Scale ~,~~~~~~~~~~d~~~~'a~' 88C Woodside Street, Coatbridge UIYlbfla.dlepmblCUm Inhlwr Gran CapYrlGhl Os LicanseLAOSOllL md m.yl~dlopmlrYUonOlslVll~OcrdlW Car parking provision for a dental surgery of this size would require a minimum of 9 no. off-street parking bays which is more than double that required of the existing shop premises. The Transportation Manager has objected to the proposal on traffic safety grounds and has indicated that illegal parking occurs at the adjacent shops and there is no scope to provide any further parking facilities at the locus. Following an assessment of the proposal it has been concluded that the proposed change of use is not acceptable for traffic safety reasons. As such it is recommended that planning permission be refused.

Recommendation: Refuse

That the proposed Dental Surgery has insufficient parking facilities and this would be detrimental to traffic and pedestrian safety at the locus.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 11th March 2003

Memo from Transportation Section received 7th May 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Colin Marshall at 01236 812376. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00321/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I Planning permission is being sought for the change of use of a vacant class 1 shop to dental surgery at 88c Woodside Street, Coatbridge. The premises forms part of a group of three terraced shops located to the west side of Woodside Street where the surrounding area is predominantly residential.

1.2 Internal alterations would involve the formation of a waiting room, receptionloffice, toilet, two surgeries, autoclave room, staff room and staff toilet. Externally alterations would include provision of a access ramp at the shop frontage and alterations to an external window and emergency exit on the side elevation. No additional parking spaces are to be provided and it is anticipated that clients would either walk to the surgery, park in surrounding streets or make use of an existing layby at Woodside Street.

2. Development Plan

2.1 Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by policy HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas).

3. Consultations and Rewesentations

3.1 The Transportation Section recommended that the proposal be refused planning permission as the proposed Dental Surgery has insufficient parking facilities and this would be detrimental to road safety.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 Whilst the proposed use is considered to be ancillary to housing and may be considered acceptable in principle, the lack of parking facilities is significant to the determination of the application.

4.2 Car parking provision for a dental surgery of this size would require a minimum of 9 no. off- street parking bays. As this proposal involves a change of use of an existing shop unit, the parking requirements for the current use should be taken into account and compared with the proposed use to assess the impact of the proposal. In this regard the existing shop requires 4 no. parking bays and the proposed use would require 9 bays. Clearly the proposed use requires more than double the existing requirement and there is only two lay-by spaces available to serve the three properties. It was noted from recent site inspection that illegal parking occurs at the locus with cars parked on the public footway, at the layby and on the public road. There is no scope to provide any addition car parking as the use of an adjacent lane would require vehicles to reverse onto the public road. As such, the proposed use would more than double the present requirement and this would result in even more vehicles parking on the public road to the detriment of road safety. It is also noted that the shops are located near the crest of a hill where approaching vehicles are unsighted due to the roads vertical alignment when approaching from the south.

4.3 It is therefore concluded that the proposed change of use of the shop to Dental Surgery at this location would be detrimental to road safety and it is recommended that planning permission be refused. Application No: C/03/00332/F UL

Date Registered: 13th March 2003

Applicant : Mr Abid 71-73 Rosebank Terrace Bargeddie

Development : Erection of Hot Food Take Away

Location: 71-73 Rosebank Terrace Bargeddie Glasgow G69 7SG

Ward: 36: Bargeddie And Langloan Councillor Andrew Burns

Grid Reference: 269883.663941

File Reference: C/PL/BAR52871ICMILR

Site History:

Development Plan: The application site is located within an area covered by policy HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 17 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: 19 March 2003

Comments:

Planning permission is being sought for the erection of a hot food carry out shop at 71-73 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie. The site sits between an existing grocery store/post office and a 1% storey dwellinghouse to the south of Rosebank Terrace. The outlying area is predominantly residential. The proposed shop unit would be single storey in height with pitched tiled roof providing a public area, service counter, kitchen and staff W.C. A flue would exit 1 metre above the roof level. No additional parking facilities are proposed although an existing on street lay-by is located to the front of the site.

Following consideration of the application and taking into account the consultation responses and the terms of the objections submitted it has been concluded that the proposal is unacceptable as it would be detrimental to residential amenity and traffic safety, It is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused.

Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1, That the hot food take away shop would be detrimental to residential amenity due to cooking smells from a low level extractor flue. As such the proposal would be contrary to the terms of policies HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas) and COM 10 (Hot Food Shops/Restaurants) of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. Planning Application No. C/03/00332/FUL

Erection of Hot Food Carry Out rkshire Ccuntll 71-73 Rosebank Terrace Bargeddie Glasgow

Bpcdwd lomfh.0rdn.m. Sun~ym.pplq rlh Representations Not to Scale * UIMtad..d rqmducm i*l"l" Clown IoW"0ht 7 Representations Outwith Map Area nd mwIrdfopmiruUcn DI ~1~11poildinpl 2. That the hot food takeaway shop would adversely affect residential amenity due to increased activity and noise levels from customers during late opening hours. As such the proposal would be contrary to the terms of policy HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas) of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

3. That the hot food take away shop would be serviced by insufficient parking spaces to support the additional business activity and this would be detrimental to traffic and pedestrian safety. As a result residential amenity would be reduced and this would be contrary to the terms of policy HG 9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas) of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991,

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 13th March 2003

Memo from Transportation Section received 12th May 2003 Memo from Protective Services Section received 20th March 2003

Letter from Mr H. Javid,54A Abercrombie Crescent, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 7SP received 20th March 2003. Letter from Mr Ali,54A Abercrombie Crescent, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 7SP received 20th March 2003. Letter from Mrs M McFaulds,86 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G69 7SJ received 24th March 2003. Letter from Mrs A. Miller,63 Abercrombie Crescent, Bargeddie, G69 7SW received 25th March 2003. Letter from Mr Mohammad Ali,14 Glenburn Avenue, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 6AP received 25th March 2003. Letter from Janice Roach,l Abbey Walk, Bargeddie, G69 7QF received 25th March 2003. Letter from Heather Knox,l Castleway, Bargeddie, G69 7QG received 25th March 2003. Letter from D A & L J Rae,84 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, Glasgow, G69 7SG received 25th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs J Murray,75 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G69 7SJ received 26th March 2003. Letter from G Wilson,88 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, Lanarkshire, G69 7SG received 26th March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs J. Murray,75 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G67 7SJ received 28th March 2003. Letter from R& A Campbell,65 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G67 7SG received 28th March 2003. Letter from G Malone, received 28th March 2003. Letter from James Jamieson,8 Mainhill Road, Bargeddie received 27th March 2003. Letter from William & lrene Sherlock,82 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G69 7SG received 31 st March 2003. Letter from Marianne Wilkie & CO Signatories,51 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie, G69 7SG received 31st March 2003. Letter from Mr & Mrs J Reid,2 Mainhill Road, Bargeddie, Glasgow, G69 7SS received 14th April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Colin Marshall at 01236 812376. APPLICATION N0. C1031003321FU L

REPORT

1. Descrbtion of Site and ProDosal

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for the erection of a hot food take-away shop at 71-73 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie. The site is located within a predominantly residential area and the site sits between a grocery store/post office and a 1% storey dwellinghouse. An area of public open space is located to the rear.

1.2 The proposed shop unit (50 mz floor area) would be single storey in height with double pitched tiled roof providing a public area, service counter, kitchen and staff W.C. A flue would exit 1 metre above the roof plane. No additional parking facilities are proposed however an existing on street lay-by is located to the front of the site. No details of the proposed opening hours are provided, however it is anticipated the hot food take-away would be open late in the evening.

2. DeveloDment Plan

2.1 Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by Policy HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas.

2.2 The proposal also requires to be assessed under the terms of Policy CON 10 (Hot Food S hops/Restaurants).

3. Consultations and Remesentations

3.1 The Transportation Section recommended that the application be refused on traffic safety grounds due to a lack of parking spaces. There is a requirement for this type of use to have 5 no. off-street car parking spaces. There is no scope to provide any further spaces at this location and the existing lay-by provision is taken up by the adjacent shoplpost office uses. Any further commercial uses at this location would exacerbate the existing parking deficiencies at the locus.

3.2 The Protective Services Section had no objection but advised that the flue for the hot food shop would need to terminate at a height of 1 metre above the height of the adjacent house window to prevent any smell nuisance from cooking odours. The applicant was advised of this requirement however no revised drawings were submitted. As such the proposed flue terminates at a height lower than the adjacent house window and as such a smell nuisance is likely to occur to the detriment of residential amenity.

3.3 A total of 17 letters of objection were received including a petition with 23 signatories. The terms of objection can be fairly summarised as follows.

0 There is a lack of parking facilities at the location and this currently leads to illegal parking by the shop owners and customers. An additional commercial use would exacerbate the current situation to the detriment of traffic and pedestrian safety. 0 The proposal would result in increased litter, dog fouling, loitering late at night that in turn would lead to more incidents of nefarious activity. 0 Due to the late opening hours there would be increased disturbance to local residents over and above the current levels of disturbance caused by the early opening and servicing of the existing shoplpost office. The existing shop is serviced at 4 or 5 am. Local residents’ quality of life would be reduced as a result of the proposal. The proposal would create unacceptable cooking smells to the detriment of local residents 0 The Council has previously investigated public health complaints concerning vermin over the operation of the existing shop. The introduction of a hot food shop would again encourage vermin due to discarded food. 0 The proposal is an inappropriate commercial development in a residential area 0 There are already several hot food takeaways in the area and this proposal is considered to be an over provision.

4. Planninn Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The proposal requires to be assessed under the terms of the policies of the current development plan and any other material considerations.

4.2 As noted above the application site is located within an area covered by policy HG 9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas). Under this policy there is a presumption against development that is likely to adversely affect the amenity of a housing area or where the development is not clearly of a nature ancillary to housing. Developments of an ancillary nature would include nursery schools, corner shops and local health facilities.

4.3 Whilst corner shops (class 1 uses) are considered acceptable in principle, hot food take-away shops (Sui Generis use) are not ancillary and as such the proposal does not accord with policy HG9.

4.4 Under Policy Com 10 hot food shops require to be adequately ventilated to ensure there would be no smell nuisance from cooking odours. The consultation response from the Protective Services Section has noted that the proposed hot food shop flue is not high enough to prevent this from affecting an adjacent dwellinghouse. As such residential amenity would be affected due to cooking smells from the shop.

4.5 The Transportation Section has recommended that the application be refused on traffic safety grounds. This type of use would require 5 no. off-street car parking spaces and there is no scope within the vicinity to provide additional spaces. The adjacent shop/post office takes up the existing lay-by provision and as noted by the objectors, the existing parking arrangements are already deficient. Illegal parking occurs at the locus where the shop owner currently parks on the pavement and customers using the shop occasionally block residents’ driveways. The existing shop closes at 8pm during weekdays and 9pm at the weekend. The parking problem would be exacerbated when both shops would be open at the same time. Hot food shops are generally open between 4.30 p.m. and midnight. It is therefore concurred that the proposed use would lead to parking problems that would be detrimental to traffic and pedestrian safety.

4.6 Turning to the issues raised by the objectors, the following comments can be made.

0 As noted above it is agreed the proposal would cause parking problems at the locus 0 Anti-social behaviour by members of the public is a matter for the Police and is not material to the consideration of a planning application. 0 It is agreed that the later opening hours of a hot food shop would result in increased activity in the area, over and above the current activity levels generated by the existing shop. As such residential amenity would be reduced. 0 It has been determined that the proposal would result in poor dispersal of cooking smells, parking problems and increased activity levels which taken together would have a detrimental impact on residential amenity and harm the quality of life currently enjoyed by local residents. 0 Protective Services have stated that the height of the proposed flue extractor vent is not high enough to prevent cooking smells from affecting an adjacent dwellinghouse. As such it is agreed the proposed use would create a cooking smell nuisance to the detriment of residential amenity. 0 Public health issues would be dealt with by Protective Services under the terms of the Public Health regulations and are not material to this assessment. 0 The proposed use is not ancillary to a residential area and it is agreed, given the residential amenity issues discussed above it would be considered inappropriate in this instance. 0 The commercial need for an additional hot food shop within the village is not material.

4.7 Following consideration of the above it is concluded that the proposal is unacceptable as it is considered to be an inappropriate development within a residential area. There would be significant harm to the residential amenity of the area due to cooking smells, increased activity and noise levels late at night, inadequate parking arrangements which would result in a reduction in traffic and pedestrian traffic safety at the locus. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused. Application No:

Date Registered: 24th March 2003

Applicant: George Milne 19 Centenary Avenue Airdrie Lanarkshire ML6 OBE

Agent Aitchison Architects 5 Bourne Street Hamilton ML4 7BW

Development: Erection of Ancillary Dwellinghouse

Location: 19 Centenary Avenue Airdrie Lanarkshire ML6 OBE

Ward: 41 : Whinhall Councillor George Devine

Grid Reference: 275022.665279.

File Reference: CIPLIAIC33619ICMIEL

Site History: C/99/00690/FUL Erection Of Garage To Rear Of Dwellinghouse Granted 18 August 1999 C/97/004241FUL Erection of Double Garage and Rear Extension Granted 10 December 1997

Development Plan: Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by policy HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: Scottish Water no objection British Gas Transco no objection Scottish Power no objection The Coal Authority no objection

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

Planning permission is being sought for the erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse within the side garden area of a semi-detached bungalow that has been previously extended to the rear. The applicant has stated that the new building would be used as ancillary accommodation to the existing house. However given the large scale, incongruous design and positioning of the building the proposal more accurately reflects the sub-division of the existing house plot for housing in-fill purposes and the proposal should be assessed on this basis. Monklands District General Hospital Monklands District General Hospital n

Planning Application N 0. C /03/00 386/F U L

Erection of Ancillary Dwellinghouse

19 Centenary Avenue, Airdrie The site is situated on a fairly prominent position, located on the corner of Centenary Avenue and access road leading to Monklands District General Hospital. The site has a frontage onto Centenary Avenue and is bounded to the east by an adjoining bungalow and the hospital grounds are located to the rear. The existing bungalow has been fully extended to the rear boundary fence (refer to C/97/424/FUL and C/99/69O/FUL) and this has limited the amount of private amenity space to the side garden area. The new two storey house would utilise most of this area for its own curtilage.

Following consideration of the application it is concluded that the proposal represents an over- development of the site that would be detrimental to residential amenity of the existing house. In addition the design of the proposed building is not in keeping with the character of the existing house and outlying area and would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area. Taken together the proposal is considered to be unacceptable and it is recommended that planning permission be refused.

Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. That the dwellinghouse represents an over-development of the site as there would be insufficient amenity space retained for the existing dwellinghouse contrary to the terms of the Design Guidance contained within the Monklands District Local Plan 1991

2. That the scale and design of the proposed dwellinghouse are not in keeping with the existing house or outlying residential area which would be detrimental to visual amenity and therefore contrary to the terms of the Design Guidance contained within the Monklands District Local Plan 1991

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 24th March 2003

Memo from the Transportation Section received 7th May 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 1 1th April 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 4th July 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 7th April 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 4th April 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Colin Marshall at 01236 812376. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00386/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for the erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse within the side garden area of a semi-detached bungalow that has been previously extended to the rear. The applicant has stated that the new building would be used as ancillary accommodation to the existing house.

1.2 The site is situated on a fairly prominent position, located on the corner of Centenary Avenue and access road leading to Monklands District General Hospital. The site has a frontage onto Centenary Avenue and is bounded to the east by an adjoining bungalow and the hospital grounds are located to the rear.

1.3 The proposed building would sit to the side of the existing bungalow and face onto Centenary Avenue. The building would be two-storey in height with a double pitched gable roof. Internally the proposed house would have a loungeldining area, kitchen, utility room, toilet and vestibule on the ground floor with two bedrooms and bathroom on the upper floor. The front elevation is characterised by a centrally positioned bay window feature with oriel roof. The proposed layout plan indicates that 3 additional parking spaces would be formed in the front garden area with vehicular access taken from the existing driveway. The existing side garden area would be subdivided with 78m2 being used by the ancillary house, this being screened by a 2 metre high timber fence. The remaining rear amenity area (approximately 70 m2) would consist of a turning area for vehicles using an attached double garage that forms part of the previously approved extensions.

1.4 The existing bungalow has been fully extended to the rear boundary fence (refer to C/97/424/FUL and C/99/69O/FUL) and this has limited the amount of private amenity space to the side garden area.

2. DeveloDment Plan

2.1 The site is located within an existing housing area and as such the terms of policy HG9 (I) would apply. This requires that such applications need to meet the terms of the Councils design guidance.

2.2 The applicant has stated that the new building would be used as ancillary accommodation to the existing house. However given the large scale and positioning of the building the proposal more accurately reflects the sub-division of the existing house plot for housing in-fill purposes and the proposal should be assessed on this basis.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 The Transportation Section has no objection to the proposal subject to conditions to ensure: a front boundary wall be removed or relocated to achieve a junction visibility splay of 4.5m x 90m; any new boundary fencing does not encroach the hospital entrance visibility splay; that the existing access is widened to 5.5m and that the first 2m of the driveway be paved over its entire width.

3.2 There were no objections from neighbours. 4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The site is located within an existing housing area and as such the terms of policy HG9 (I) would apply. This requires that such applications need to meet the terms of the Councils design guidance. Under the terms of the guidance the following assessment can be made.

4.2 As noted above the scale and design of the proposed house is such that it could easily be utilised for main stream housing purposes and requires to be assessed as a housing in-fill proposal involving the sub-division of an existing housing plot. It would not be appropriate to apply a condition preventing such a building from being sold separately from the main house.

4.3 Whilst the new house would be provided with adequate parking spaces and private amenity space this would be at the expense of the existing house. The only remaining private amenity space would be a vehicle turning area located opposite the entrance to a large attached garage. This small area is considered to be well below the amenity space expected for the extended bungalow and as such the proposal is considered to be an over-development of the site.

4.4 The design of the proposed building is not in keeping with the style of houses found along this portion of Centenary Avenue. All of the houses located to the east of the hospital access road, are single storey bungalows with hipped tiled roofs. Two storey houses are located to the west however this part of Centenary Avenue is split by the access road and a 30ft high hedgerow therefore there are two distinct building styles at the locus. The new building would be two- storey with an extended bay window feature to its front elevation. Its mix of roof styles incorporating gables and oriel feature would be at odds with the more simple hipped roof design of the existing bungalows. Visually, it’s incongruous and overbearing appearance would be exacerbated by its prominent position on this part of Centenary Avenue. As such the design of the building is not in keeping and would harm the character of the area.

4.5 Following consideration of the above matters it is concluded that the proposal represents an over-development of the site that would be detrimental to residential amenity of the existing house. In addition the design of the proposed building is not in keeping with the character of the existing house and outlying area and would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the area. Taken together the proposal is considered to be unacceptable and it is recommended that planning permission be refused. Application No: C1031004201FUL Date Registered: 28th March 2003 Applicant : William Ewart 4 Lavelle Drive Coatbridge ML5 3QN

Agent T. C. Groom 11 Limetree Walk Milton Of Campsie G66 8HJ Development: Single Storey Extension to Rear of Dwellinghouse Location: 4 Lavelle Drive Coatbridge Lanarkshire ML5 3QN Ward: 47: North Cairnhill And Coatdyke Councillor Peter Sullivan

Grid Reference: 274306.665035. File Reference: CIPLICTL2551LMILR Site History:

Development Plan: The property is covered by the residential properties of the Monklands District Local Plan. Contrary to Development Plan: No Consultations: Representations: 3 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments: The applicant seeks permission for the erection of single storey rear extension to a semi-detached single storey property. The proposed extension would accommodate an additional bathroom and two bedrooms, increasing the floor area of the property by approximately 46 square metres. Following the submission of the application three letters of objection were received from the resident at 269 Muiryhall Street. The main reason for the objection was the possible damage that would be sustained by a main sewer and gas pipe, which it is claimed, would be located under the proposed extension. Ensuring the integrity of the main sewer is not an issue that can be addressed under planning legislation, this issue is the responsibility of the developer in liaison with building control section and the relevant statutory body. In addition to the above point the objector also made reference to the south and west elevation of the proposal. It is felt that, while there is a degree of underbuilding and a hall window in the south elevation, the proposed extension would cause no adverse amenity effects in relation to day light and privacy to the surrounding properties. In terms of design and scale it would integrate satisfactorily with the existing dwellinghouse, and would allow for adequate residual garden ground. The main consideration in assessing this application is how the proposed extension will impact upon the surrounding residential area in terms of amenity. Despite the objection it is considered that the proposal will not be sufficiently detrimental to justify refusing planning permission. Rdusedby Planning Application No. C/03/0042O/FUL rkshire manning and Ewlronnnnl Single Storey Extension to Rear of Dwellinghouse Counrll mad YII@D ~~t~'20imrnina mu.- 2 Try* Read CUMBWPUULD 4 Lavelle Drive Coatbridge Rprdm.3 homlh.Oidnu..Eu~qmlppiq*Ih -7 IN A h prmii.iadh.C~ordi-dh,~~~, 01236616210 Fax OIZ(66IQ32 Not to Scale EUiarj omc. OClW" ~0W.IDhl UIalak*,.dr.pmdu*a iOiqrC,w" WWhl 05 Ll~nceLA0904IL * Remesentation nd mqludtop~~rul~nrrlrllpr~s.dm~ Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: In the interests of amenity of the building and the surrounding area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 28th March 2003

Memo from Transportation Section received 7th May 2003

Letter from Mr John S. Reid, 269 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3SA received 7'h April 2003, 14'h April 2003 and dhMay 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Leigh Menzies at 01236 812375. Application No: C/03/00437/0 UT

Date Registered: 31st March 2003

Applicant: Russell Ellerby Commercial Partnership Manager Education 2010 PPP Project Chryston Valley Busines Park Office 8, Cloverhill Place Ch rysto n G69 9DQ

Development: Erection of Secondary School, Community Centre, Sports Complex and Floodlit, Multi-purpose Synthetic Pitches for dual use with the Community.

Location: Area of Land incorporating Rosehall Secondary School and Community Centre Palacecraig Street Coatbridge Lanarkshire

Ward: 38: Kirkshaws Councillor John Gordon

Grid Reference: 272998663487

File Reference: C/PL/CTP0700005000/1J/LR

Site History:

Development Plan: The site is covered by policies LR11 :(Improve Public Open Space); EDUC 1:(Protect and Improve Schools); and LR16: (Retain Existing Facilities) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (No objections) NLC Education (No objections) NLC Environmental Services (No objections) S.E.P.A.(W est) (No objections) Scottish Water (No objections) British Gas Transco (No objections) Scottish Power (Objection) The Coal Authority (No objections) British Telecom (No objections) Strathclyde Police (No response) Strathclyde Fire Brigade (No objections) Sport Scotland (Objection)

Representations: 2 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: 9th April 2003

Comments: Piannino ADDliCatiOn No. C/03/00437/OUT ErectioiofSecondary School, Community Centre, Sports Complex and Floodlit Multi Purpose, Synthetic Pitch for Dual Use with the Community Rodused by rkshire Rmning and Ewlronmenl WMll Area of Land incorporating Rosehall Secondary School and Community Centre suie20~Haad Y~WSnBmlng mu.. 2TWR-d Palacecraig Street, Coatbridge CUMBRN4ULD e37 1M R.pCddu.d,r.m,t. Ordn...6“.r.ym.pp,qrlh 01236 616210 Fax 01238 618212 Not to Scale Lr~~~~~:.”,B.”~~~~””’’ Representations Unulhods~drqmducthidiq-C?wn r~iishl C6 LkmseLA09041L * adm*~.dl~p~.ru~norlrilp~~in. Site Area 11.1 HA Consent is being sought in outline for the erection of a Secondary School incorporating Community Centre facilities, a sports complex, 2 full size grass pitches, 2 full size floodlit, multi- purpose, synthetic pitches all for dual use with the Community. The application site is relatively level, measures 11.I hectares and is located in the Rosehall area of Coatbridge to the south of the Town Centre. The site presently accommodates Rosehall High School, a Community Centre, 4 football pitches (2 of which are floodlit), a games court, play areas and substantial grassed open space areas incorporating a footpath network. The application site is bounded by a mixture of uses including a large area of housing to the north and west, existing Industrial/ Warehouse development to the south and east and the curtilage of Coathill Hospital to the northwest.

Being in outline, no detailed site layout plans have been submitted at this stage as these matters would be incorporated within any subsequent "reserved matters" application should this present submission be approved. The planning statement submitted in support of the application advises that the proposed new Secondary School would replace the existing Columba & St. Patrick's High Schools and while no definite position within the site had as yet been selected, the statement concludes that any new building would best be located away from the adjacent Industrial uses. The statement also suggests that the heights of construction could be sympathetic to that of the existing Rosehall School, which will be demolished, although a maximum of two storeys near residential curtilages is recommended. The main vehicular access to the site would be from Old Monkland road. Two letters of objection were received against the proposal as a result of the neighbour notification and public advertisement procedures, the contents of which will be discussed in the accompanying report.

The proposed amalgamated Secondary School within this large open site will have significant educational benefits to the community of Coatbridge. Taking into consideration the added benefits of centralised community facilities within a modern structure and the replacement of existing grass/blaes pitches with a similar number of high standard grasdsynthetic pitches (floodlit) then it is considered that the educational and community advantages of the proposed development would supersede the terms of the development plan zoning which reflects the status quo by indicating only the retention and upgrading of existing facilities. It is therefore recommended that outline planning permission be granted subject to the attached conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:.

1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings, other structures and development proposals; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (e) the provision for loading and unloading of all goods vehicles; (f) the phasing of the development; (9) the provision of drainage works; (h) the disposal of sewage; (i) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (j)details of existing and proposed site levels; (k) details of landscaping proposals; (I) details of floodlighting. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects.

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 1 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That the details required by condition 1 (a),(b),(c),(d),(j) and (I) shall comply with the terms of the submitted Planning and Design Briefs: such details shall include the siting and design of all buildings, structures and development proposals; the means of access to the site; and landscaping proposals: or such other scheme as may be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the residential of residential amenity of the local residents, road safety and nature conservation.

5. That the sports pitches shall be for community use as well as school use and shall not be used after 9pm; or such other times as may be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of local recreation and residential amenity.

6. That all pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular accesses, parking and servicing shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the approved Transport Assessment Report, or such other scheme as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and shall take account of any off-site works that maybe identified in the finalised Transport Assessment.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring that accesses, parking and servicing are provided and designed to an appropriate standard.

7. That the drainage details required under condition 1 above shall include full details of the location and design of the surface water drainage scheme, and for the avoidance of doubt the scheme shall comply with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's principals of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance. NOTE TO COMMITTEE:

If granted this application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the Town & Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997 due to the Council's interest in the site.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 31 st March 2003

Memo from Transportation Section received 1gth May 2003 Memo from Protective Services Section received 11th April 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 12'h May 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 27th Agril 2003 Response from S.E.P.A.(West) received 14 May 2003 Response from Scottish Water received 17th April 2003 Response from British Gas Transco received 14th April 2003 Response from Scottish Power received 17th April 2003 Response from the Coal Authority received 14th April 2003 Response from British Telecom received 22nd April 2003 Response from Strathclyde Fire Brigade received 15'h May 2003 Response from Sport Scotland received 1gth May 2003

Letter from Mr M McDonald, 28 St Martins Gate, Coatbridge, ML5 5FB received 15th April 2003. Letter from William Ford, 70 Old Monkland Road, Coatbridge received 17th April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact lan Johnston at 01236 812382. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00437/OUT

REPORT

1. DescriDtion of Site and ProDosal

1.? The application site measures 11.1 hectares and is located to the south of Coatbridge Town Centre in the Rosehall area. The site is relatively flat throughout and presently accommodates Rosehall High School, a Community Centre, 4 full size football pitches, a games court, play areas and a large area of grassed open space incorporating a series of footpaths. To the north the site is bounded by Old Monkland Road, St. Timothy’s primary school and the rear grounds of a small private housing estate and Coathill Hospital. A large housing area bounds the site to the west while IndustriaWarehouse premises form the sites southern and western boundaries.

1.2 The proposal is for outline permission for the erection of an amalgamated secondary School as a direct replacement for Columba and St. Patrick’s High Schools. The new facility will accommodate community centre provision while the site layout will include 2 new full size grass pitches and 2 new full size, floodlit, multi-purpose, synthetic pitches for dual use with the community. The planning statement submitted with the application indicates that any proposed building would be of similar height to the existing Rosehall High School (which would be demolished), would be positioned away from the adjacent Industrial uses and that the main access to the site would be from Old Monkland Road. However, no firm details on site layout have been provided at this outline stage as these matters would be considered at a subsequent reserved matters application stage should this outline application be approved.

2. DeveloPment Plan

2.1 The site is covered by policies LRll (Improve Public Open Space); EDUCl (Protect and Improve Schools); and LR16 (Retain Existing Facilities) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

3. Consu Itatio ns and ReDresentat ions

3.1 Summaries of the consultation responses are as follows:-

The Coal Authority: No objections. Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: No objection in principle but recommends that a risk assessment be undertaken by the applicant to determine whether or not contaminants are entering or likely to enter controlled waters at the site. In addition, they request that surface water from the site be treated in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. Scottish Water: There is a n existing public sewerage and water system to which the d eve1op m ent can connect . Transco: Indicates position of apparatus in vicinity of site. Scottish Power: Holding objection pending submission of detailed site layout proposals as there is an operational substation and cables within the site. British Telecom: No objections. Strathclyde Fire Brigade: No objections. Sportscotland: Holding objection pending details on replacement sports facilities. NLC Education: No objections.

3.2 My Protective Services Section has no objections to this proposal. 3.3 My Transportation Section has no objection to this proposal although highlighted that various issues in relation to the submitted draft Transport Assessment Report require more detailed assessment and recommendations to be made which may influence the proposed school site layour and possible off-site works.

3.4 Two letters of objection have been received from notified neighbours. The points of objection may be summarised as follows: a) Loss of open space b) Increased traffic on Old Monkland Road c) Increased noise levels d) Loss of privacy e) Likely effects on drainage system f) Loss of house value

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 In terms of Section 25 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 planning decisions require to be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In terms of this current submission it is considered that the key issues are the development plan; and the other material considerations are national planning policies; the impact on recreational facilities; the loss of open space; and the benefits of the new school.

4.2 Development Plan and National Planning Policies:

Relevant National Planning Guidelines are Scottish Planning Policy 1 (The Planning System) and National Planning Policy Guideline 11 (Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space). SPPl promotes sustainable development that includes the promotion of the use of previously developed land and the minimising of greenfield development. NPPGll has the objectives of meeting the sporting and recreational needs of residents, tourists and visitors; safeguarding a system of open space for formal and informal recreation needs within urban areas; and safeguarding facilities and resources for sport and recreation in urban areas. The proposed development is in accordance with the above sustainability and leisurelrecreation objectives through the proposed use of a brownfield site, the retention of an element of open space and the provision of improved football pitches. This is expanded upon below.

In terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is covered by leisure and recreation policy (LR11 and LR16) and educational policy (EDUC1). The proposed development is partly contrary to the adopted local plan in that the proposal, being in outline, has not shown to retain or improve the same level of public open space as currently existing. However the proposal accords with the local plan in terms of improved school provision and potentially in respect of improved community centre facilities.

4.2 Impact on Recreational Facilities: The site currently accommodates three blaes pitches (two of which are floodlit), a grassed pitch, play areas and a games court. The importance of these recreational facilities to the local community has been recognised by the applicants who have sought to retain such facilities within their development proposals. Two full size grass and two full size floodlit synthetic multi-purpose pitches form a major part of the proposed development. These facilities will be for use by both education and the community and will retain the net availability of recreational sports provision within the area.

4.3 Impact on Amenity Open Space

The site includes Rosehall Park which comprises, wide open grassed areas, footpath network and sports playing fields. The existing footpaths provide a well used network for local residents accessing the various facilities within the park. The applicant recognises the importance of this large area of amenity open space and proposes to retain as much of the character of the existing park as possible including the start and FINISH points of the established desire lines through the site.

4.4 Benefits of New School

The proposed school will replace the ageing Columba and St. Patrick’s high schools which are ranked among the four worst buildings in the school stock in terms of fabric, both have considerable over capacity and both need major rebuilding to bring them up to modern standards. The proposed school will provide an improved, modern, learning environment including major new community facilities which will support the social and economic regeneration of Coatbridge.

4.5 Other Matters

With respect to the other points of objection raised the following should be noted.

In respect of the traffidparking issue the Transportation Section do not anticipate that there will be any overriding transportation hindrance to the proposed development. Matters such as potential noise nuisance, loss of privacy and local drainage are best dealt with at a “reserved matters” application stage when detailed proposals are available for scrutiny. Issues such as loss of house values are not relevant planning considerations.

5. Conclusions

5.1 As referred to above, planning applications require to be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

5.2 It is recognised that the proposal is in part contrary to the adopted Local Plan as the existing site will be redeveloped and the physical area of open space will be reduced. In terms of objections the development will introduce some extended noise, activity and lighting (floodlights) into an open space area; will partially remove an area of amenity open space; and will increase local traffic levels. Nevertheless it is clear that a new school to replace the existing ageing Columba and St. Patrick’s High schools will be of considerable educational benefit to the surrounding community. Furthermore the proposed community and recreational facilities will be valued community assets and the proposed replacement pitches will retain recreational activity within the area. There are also no road safety objections raised by the Transportation Section. Taken also the small level of objection received then it is assumed that the proposed is widely accepted by the general community. It is therefore recommended that outline planning permission is granted.

5.3 In view of North Lanarkshire Council’s ownership of the site any determination to grant permission must be referred to the Scottish Ministers under the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997. Application No: C/03/00440/0 UT

Date Registered: 31 st March 2003

Applicant: Russell Ellerby Commercial Partnership Manager Education 2010, PPP Project Chryston Valley Business Park Office 8, Cloverhill Place Chryston G69 9DQ

Development: Erection of Joint Campus Primary Schools, Nursery and 7-a- side Floodlit, Multi-purpose, Synthetic Pitch for Dual Use with the Community.

Location: Land South East of Junction of Honeywell Crescent And Russell Street Chapelhall Airdrie Lanarkshire

Ward: 51 : Chapelhall Councillor Thomas Curley

Grid Reference: 278146662591

File Reference: C/PL/CHR840000000/1J/LR

Site History:

Development Plan: The site is covered by policies LRI 1: (Improve Public Open Space) and HG6: (Special Needs Housing Provision) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (No objections) NLC Environmental Services (No objections) S.E.P.A.(West) (No objections) Scottish Water (No objections) British Gas Transco (No objections) Scottish Power (No objections) The Coal Authority (No objections) British Telecom (No response) Strathclyde Police (No response) Strathclyde Fire Brigade (No response) Sport Scotland (No response)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: 9th April 2003

Comments:

Consent is being sought in outline for the erection of Joint Campus primary school incorporating nursery education, a 7 a-side floodlit, multi-purpose, synthetic pitch for dual use with the Community. The application Planning Application No. C/03/00440/OUT Erection of Joint Campus Primary Schools, Nursery and 7 a-side Floodlit Multi Purpose, Synthetic Pitch for Dual Use with the Community R0dYc.d by rkshire manning and Ewironmnl Ccuncll had mmm Land South East of Junction of Honeywell Crescent and Russell Street, sut.%oi. ~~~~ngmuso 2 Try# Rmd Chapeihall, Airdrie CUMBERMUW Bp'DdUd h.mlkO,dnm.6"n*mqpiq*Ilh a7 IN Not to Scale ~gpgc;~~~~~;~~'"''-v' 01236 616210 FEU( PI236 616232 *Representation MmdbflsadrqmdwUm ikhqlCrwn rowrlDhl C6 LIB~S~LA OBO4I L Site Area 3.96 HA ndm.ylrdtopmsrulm I ~riipacldinpl site includes the existing boundary of the public park at Russell Street/Honeywell Crescent and comprises of a total area of 3.86 hectares which is made up of two distinct parts located either side of Honeywell Crescent near its junction with Woodhall Street. The eastern part of the site is adjacent to the existing St. Aloysius Primary school and Church and is set at an elevated position some 20 metres above the main predominantly level developable part of the site which comprises the existing grassed football pitch and the detached westernmost part of the site.

Being an outline application no detailed site layout plans have been submitted at this stage as these matters would be incorporated within any subsequent "reserved matters" application should this present submission be approved. The planning statement submitted in support of the application indicated that the new school building would be best located on the only level part of the site i.e. the existing grassed football pitch with vehicular access to the site from both Honeywell Crescent and Russell Street. Only one letter of objection was received against this proposal as a result of the standard neighbour notification and public advertisement procedures, the contents of which will be discussed in the accompanying report.

The proposed joint campus building, which will incorporate primary school facilities for both St. Aloysius and Chapelhall primary schools within a single modern complex will have significant educational benefits to the residents of Chapelhall. Taking into account the added benefits of nursery education provision within the new complex for some 60 children, a new 7 a-side multi-purpose synthetic pitch and a replacement grass pitch which will be provided in the Chapelhall area to replace the pitch lost within the application site then it is considered that the educational and community advantages of the proposed development would justify overriding the terms of the development plan zoning. It is therefore recommended that outline planning permission be granted subject to the attached conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings, other structures and development proposals; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (e) the provision for loading and unloading of all goods vehicles; (f) the phasing of the development; (9) the provision of drainage works; (h) the disposal of sewage; (i) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (j)details of existing and proposed site levels. (k) details of landscaping proposals; (I) details of floodlighting.

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

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 1 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That the details required by condition 1 (a),(b),(c),(d),(j) and (I) shall comply with the terms of the attached Planning and Design Briefs: such details shall include the siting and design of all buildings, structures and development proposals; the means of access to the site; and landscaping proposals: or such other scheme as may be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the local residents, road safety and nature conservation.

5. That the 7 a-side pitch shall be for community use as well as school use and shall not be used after 9pm; or such other times as may be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of local recreation and residential amenity.

6. That all pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular accesses, parking and servicing shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the approved Transport Assessment Report, or such other scheme as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and shall take account of any off site works that may be identified in the finalised Transport Assessment.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring that accesses, parking and servicing are provided and designed to an appropriate standard.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance.

8. That before the development starts, full details of the proposed alternative full size pitch and changing facilities shall be submitted for the approval of the Planning Authority in liaison with Sportscotland; and these facilities shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the new school; or at such other time as shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of an acceptable level of recreational facilities within the area.

NOTE TO COMMITTEE

Application form and plans received 31st Marct1~2003 Memo from Transportation Section received 19 May 2003 Memo from Protective Services Section received 14th April 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 12'h May 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 22nd April 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 2nd May 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 28th April 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 15th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 17th April 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 15th April 2003 Letter from Mr Scott Wallace, 22 Russell Street, Chapelhall, Airdrie, ML6 8SG received 17th April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact lan Johnston at 01236 812382. APPLICATION NO. C/03/00440/OUT

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I The application site measures 3.86 hectares and comprises of two adjacent areas of land located either side of the Honeywell Crescent directly south of its junction with Woodhall Street. The main part of the site, which is located on the east side of Honeywell Crescent, is made up primarily of the existing public park at Russell Street/ Honeywell Crescent and it set at two levels with the easternmost part being some 20 metres above the predominantly level section adjacent to Honeywell Crescent. The detached western part of the site is currently undeveloped.

1.2 The proposal is for outline consent for the erection of a Joint Campus primary school complex including nursery education facilities and a 7 a-side floodlit, multi-purpose, synthetic pitch for dual use with the community. The new school will be a direct replacement for Chapelhall primary and St. Aloysius R.C. primary schools. The planning statement submitted with the application indicates that the new school would best be located on the level part of the site adjacent to Honeywell Crescent and would most likely be two storeys in height. Vehicular access to the main part of the site is suggested from Russell Street. However, no firm details on site layout have been provided at this outline stage as these matters would be considered at a subsequent reserved matters application stage should this outline application be approved.

1.3 To compensate for the loss of the existing grass playing field within the level part of the application site a replacement grass pitch and dry change facility will be provided in the Chapelhall area.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is covered by policies LRll (Improve Public Open Space) and HG6 (Special Needs Housing Provision) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Summaries of the consultation responses are as follows:-

The Coal Authority: No objection Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: No objection on the understanding that the foul drainage is connected to the public sewer. In addition, they request that surface water from the site be treated in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems. Scottish Water: There is an existing public sewerage and water system to which the development can connect. Transco: Indicates position of apparatus in vicinity of site. Scottish Power: No objection. NLC Community Services: No objection subject to retention of trees, shrubs and path within site. NLC Education: No objection.

3.2 My Protective Services Section has no objections to this proposal.

3.3 My Transportation Section has no objections to this proposal although highlighted that various issues in relation to the submitted draft Transport Assessment Report require more detailed assessment and recommendations to be made which may influence the proposed school site layout and possible off-site works.

3.4 One letter of objection has been received from notified neighbours. The points of objection may be summarised as follows: a) Lack of information b) Loss of greenbelffplay area provision c) Increased noise levels d) Likely increased trafficlparking problems e) Nuisance from floodlights in evenings.

4. Planninn Assessment and Conclusions

4.2 Development Plan and National Planning Policies:

Relevant National Planning Guidelines are Scottish Planning Policy 1 (The Planning System) and National Planning Policy Guideline 11 (Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space). SPPl promotes sustainable development that includes the promotion of the use of previously developed land and the minimising of greenfield development. NPPGll has the objectives of meeting the sporting and recreational needs of residents, tourists and visitors; safeguarding a system of open space for formal and informal recreation needs within urban areas; and safeguarding facilities and resources for sport and recreation in urban areas. The proposed development is in accordance with the above sustainability and leisure/recreation objectives through the proposed use of a brownfield site, the retention of open space and the provision of an improved football pitch at an alternative location. This is expanded upon below.

The proposed development does not meet the scale of significance (Schedule 9) for normal assessment against the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 and therefore raises no strategic issues.

In terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is covered by leisure and recreation policy (LRI 1) and a special needs housing policy (HG6). The proposed development is potentially contrary to the adopted local plan in that the proposal, being in outline, has not shown to provide for special needs housing.

4.3 Impact on Recreational Facilities:

The site currently accommodates a large grassed football pitch and the proposed development requires the removal of that facility. The loss of this pitch will be compensated by the proposed floodlit 7 a-side synthetic pitch within the application site and the provision of an alternative full size grass pitch with changing facilities in the Chapelhall area. Both facilities will be for general use by the community and will increase the net availability of recreational sports provision within the area.

4.4 Impact on Amenity Open Space and Tree Planting

The boundary of the designated development site is broadly delineated by the existing boundary of the public park at Russell StreeffHoneywell Crescent and while the level (developable) part of the site is restricted to the lands adjacent to Honeywell Crescent the majority of the eastern part of the site is elevated and as such considered by the applicant to be inappropriate for development. Taken that the majority of this eastern part of the site, which forms the majority of the park area, will be retained from development then the impact of the proposal on the existing Open Space provision within the area will not be as significant as feared. The applicant proposes to enhance the existing tree cover within this eastern part of the site with additional tree planting. 4.5 Benefits of New School

The proposed joint campus school will replace the ageing Chapelhall and St. Aloysius primary schools which both have considerable over capacity and need major rebuilding to bring them up to modern standards. In addition, St. Aloysius primary, which is over 100 years old, has no playing field facilities and Chapelhall primary is located towards the edge of the catchment area of both schools. The proposed school is more central to the catchment area of both schools and will provide an improved, modern learning environment.

4.6 Other Matters

With respect to the other points of objection raised the following should be noted.

While the concerns over lack of information are noted, it should be stressed that this proposal is for outline permission and should a favourable decision be forthcoming then a subsequent “reserved matters” application would be required in which detailed layout proposals for the site will be submitted for consideration. Such an application will be subject to the normal neighbour notification and public advertisement procedures as with this present submission. In respect of the traffidparking issue the Transportation Section do not anticipate that there will be any overriding transportation hindrance to the proposed development. Matters such as potential noise nuisance are best dealt with at a “reserved matters” application stage when detailed proposals are available for scrutiny, however it is recommended that a condition be attached to any outline consent requiring that the Seven-a-Side pitches are not used after 9 pm. With regard to concerns about floodlighting, modern lighting systems can reasonably ensure that there is no direct light spillage onto adjacent residential properties, and details of the design of the floodlights will be required to be submitted for approval at the detailed application stage.

5. Conclusions:

5.1 As referred to above, planning applications require to be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

5.2 It is recognised that the proposal is contrary to the adopted Local Plan, will introduce extended noise, activity and lighting (floodlights) into an open space area, will in part remove an area of amenity open space, and will increase local traffic levels. Nevertheless it is clear that a new joint campus school to replace the existing ageing Chapelhall and St. Aloysius primary schools will be of considerable educational benefit to the surrounding community. Furthermore the proposed nursery education and recreational facilities will be valued community assets and the proposed off-site replacement grass pitch will retain recreational activity within the area. There are also no road safety objections raised by the Transportation. It is considered that these benefits outweigh the terms of the development plan. Taken also the small level of objection received then it is assumed that the proposed is widely accepted by the local community. It is therefore recommended that outline planning permission is granted.

Date Registered: 16th April 2003

Applicant: Tassian Ltd 7 Russell Colt Street Coatbridge ML5 2BN

Agent McEwan Designs 18 Bourtree Road Hamilton ML3 8QA

DeveI o pmen t : Change of Use of Night Club to Licensed Restaurant.

Location: 7 Russell Colt Street Coatbridge Lanarkshire ML5 2BN

Ward: 33: North Central And Glenboig Councillor Mary Clark

Grid Reference: 273477665703

File Reference: C/P L/CT R8647/CM/EL

Site History: C/02/00525/FUL Part Change of Use of Public House to Hot Food Take-Away Granted 14 August 2002

The site is located covered by policy COM 5 (Local Shopping Development Plan: Centre) in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: 23 April 2003

Comments:

Planning permission is being sought for a change of use of a night club to licensed restaurant at 7 Russell Colt Street, Coatbridge. The existing night club occupies the first floor of a property that forms part of a terraced row of shops located on the corner of Russell Colt Street and Coltswood Road, Coatbridge. The other businesses located within the block include a public house to the ground floor, two hot food shops, grocery store and betting office. To the north and west sits the high rise flats/lock up garage areas at Coltswood Court and Red Bridge Court. The two-storey building consists of a functional box like structure with flat roof finished in a mix of render and facing brick with varying window sizes.

The change of use would involve internal alterations to the upper floor including a waiting area, separate function/party room, main dining area, bar, kitchen, toilets, office and staff room. External alterations would include a connection to an existing external flue to the west elevation and the reinstatement of the original windows to the upper floor of the south and east elevations using matching cladding to the upper portions of the walls. Planning Application No. C/03/00504/FUL Rodwed by rks-hire Ranning and Emironmen1 6uncll SUla%Ol.Head mrIer8Fiemlng MY.. Change of Use of Night Club to Licensed Restaurant 2 Tryd Rwd CUMBERNAULD A M7 IN R.pr0dw.d homfh. Ordnl~. sun.^ mappino rlh 01236 6162lO Fax 01736 61832 7 Russell Colt Street, Coatbridge Not to Scale ~~,~~~~~~,~~z."~~~o::'"'i"*" C6 Llcancn LA09041L Uniufbdi.dr.paducla inhinir Cranoowriuhf ."d mqI..d 10 pn.mullon OI C/*/l p,oc..dioP.. The site is covered by policy COM 5 that identifies the area as a local shopping centre where shopping and other related uses are supported. There are no significant policy concerns as the proposal relates from a change of use of an existing class 11 to a class 3 use. There are already a number of similar bad neighbour uses established in the area. Provided there is an adequate ventilation extraction system there would be no harm to surrounding residential properties. There were no objections from neighbours or consultees.

Following consideration of the proposal it is concluded that the change of use would not harm existing levels of amenity and it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the proposed windows and external cladding shall be finished in materials to match those used on the existing building.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, the extract flue connection shall be in place, shall terminate a minimum height of one metre above the roof of the building and shall be in use at all times while there is cooking on the premises.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 16th April 2003

Memo from the Transportation Section received 13th May 2003 Memo from the Protective Services Section received 14th May 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Colin Marshall at 01236 812376. Application No: S/02/01727/FUL

Date Registered: 14th January 2003

Applicant: Andrew Snape 48 Brown Street, Motherwell ML8 5DT

Development: Change Of Use Of Workshops To Fitness Club

Location: Block 3 Traction House ( Upper Floor ) Tinkers Lane Motherwell Lanarkshire

Ward: 1: Ladywell Councillor Michael Ross

Grid Reference: 274335656491

File Reference: SIPLIBII 318IJoD

Site History: No Relevant History The site is zoned as Undesignated - (Burgh of Motherwell and Development Plan: Wishaw Development Plan - 1953); and Other Commercial Uses (Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: 30thJanuary 2003

Comments:

The applicant seeks planning permission for a change of use from a businesslworkshop unit to a fitness club. The site is on the east side of Tinkers Lane within an area of mixed commercial uses, with the areas adjacent south and east in residential use. The site is the upper floor of Block 3, and is currently vacant.

The applicant has stated that the proposal will operate between 9.00am and 10.00pm and will have up to 750 members (limited to 70 people in the building at any one time) and include fitness classes, approximately 5 classes per day and catering for a maximum of 25 people per class. The proposal also includes the provision of a maximum of 55 car parking spaces to the front and rear of the building.

One letter of Representation was received from a residential neighbour, raising concerns regarding noise from internal audio facilities and people entering and leaving the premises, light pollution from any upgrading to the car parking area, increased traffic, security issues due to increased people in the area, and privacy issues resulting from possible future alterations to the building.

It is considered that the issues arising from possible alterations to the building and car parking areas raised by the neighbour are not material to this application, as the proposal does not involve any physical alterations to the building or car park. Regarding the issue of security, the people attracted to the area by the proposal are likely to be those using the facilities, furthermore, it is generally accepted that increase usage of the area can discourage anti-social behaviour. PLANNING APPLICATION No. S/02/0 1727/FU L

RodUced by CHANGE OF USE OF WORKSHOPS TO FITNESS CLUB Rmning and Ewironnanl bdqlsrten 9r2 Tryst tS 501 Rosd naming muss BLOCK 3 TRACTION HOUSE (UPPER FLOOR), TINKERS LANE, R.pm3u.d homfh hdn-8uw.ymqpqwll a7CVMBERNAUW ?N MOTHERWELL h.prmi.~imdh.Cmtdlrdk~MlrN. 01236616210 FLU 0173661K32 SmlaVmc4 rncrarncoplrlght MMbd*.drvm&c+x lnhiqr Crwn cwrighl Site Area= 0.24ha ud m.yiudI~p~w;ulm~rlrllpos..dlny c6 Li~noeLA09041L * Representation(s) It is considered that the noise generated by the coming and goings of the patrons will not be significantly different from noise of the existing uses within the commercial complex. The noise emanating internally can be better dealt with under other legislative powers. NLC Protective Services have raised no concerns regarding the proposal.

NLC Transportation Section objected to the proposal as the parking to the rear does not have direct pedestrian link to the entrance of the unit. There is parking available within the site, but in recognition of these concerns, it is recommended that a temporary consent would allow the operation of the use to be assessed in terms of the impact of the proposed use on the various parking facilities within the site.

The proposal raises no strategic issues and complies with the Other Commercial Uses zoning of the emerging local plan. It is considered that the proposed use is in keeping with the surrounding uses and will not have a detrimental impact on the character of the immediate area. Furthermore, the proposed use is unlikely to raise matters that differ significantly from issues that may exist with the current uses or zoning for the area and those which would constitute permitted development. The proposal is located approximately 20 metres from the rear boundary of the objector, with an existing unit between the boundary and the proposal site. It is therefore considered that the proposal will not have a significant impact on the amenity of the adjacent residential areas.

It is therefore recommended that permission is granted, initially for a period of three years.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

1. That the permission hereby granted is for a temporary period only and shall expire three years from the date of this consent.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to monitor the situation and protect the amenity of the area.

2. That before the development hereby permitted is started on site, illustrated and notated details of a sign indicating the additional parking to the rear of the site, shall be submitted to the Planning Authority to be approved in writing, and shall be erected on site before the proposed use is brought into use.

Reason: To ensure that adequate parking facilities are properly provided, in the interest of traffic safety within the area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 24th December 2002 Letter from applicant received 5th February 2003 Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan - 1953 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) Memo from Head Of Protective Services received 24th February 2003 Memo from NLC Transportation received 14th March 2003 Letter from lain Sneddon,26 Malcolm Street, Motherwell, MLI 3HY received 3rd February 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact John Drugan at 01 698 302136. Application No: S/03/00117/FUL

Date Registered: 29th January 2003

Applicant : Oakmall Properties Ltd 15 Benhar Road Shotts ML7 5EN

Agent Stewart Fowler RlBA FRIAS Chartered Architect 53 Wardlaw Street Coalsnaughton FK13 6LE

Development: Erection Of 16 No Flatted Dwellinghouses, Formation Of Access Road And Car Parking.

Location: Land At 12 Manse Road Shotts Lanarkshire

Ward: 17: Stane Councillor Frank Gormill

Grid Reference: 288178659478

File Reference: SlPLlBll7l51lRClM J

Site History: 95/00636/FUL Erection of Bus Garage with access and parking permitted 30.10.95. S/00/78 Change of use of garage on northeastern third of site to warehouse (Castle Decor) permitted 21.03.00.

Development Plan: In the Shotts Local Plan 1982, the site is zoned within an Existing Housing Area. In the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), the site is zoned within an Established Industrial and Business Area. Policies IND8, INDIO, HSG8, HSG10, ENV3 and ENV4 apply.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: S.E.P.A.(West) (Comments) Scottish Water (Com ments) British Gas Transco (No objection) Scottish Power (Com ments) The Coal Authority (Comments) British Telecom (No response)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Advertised on 5th February 2003 and 4'h April 2003

Comments:

This application proposes to erect three blocks of two storeys flats, to create a total of 16 no. two bedroomed flats in a courtyard form, at the former bus depot site in Manse Road, Stane, Shotts. Parking for 21 cars and open space would also be provided, both to the Council's standards.

The site has been vacant for some time and has an untidy appearance. This land does not appear to be required for commercial purposes and I consider residential use appropriate, given the residential uses surrounding the site on three sides. The issues raised by consultations and the single third party representation can all be dealt with satisfactorily through conditions. I therefore recommend approval of the application, subject to conditions detailed below.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

Reason: To ensure the site is free of contamination.

3. That not withstanding the details shown on the approved plans, before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To safeguard residential privacy and amenity.

4. That not withstanding the requirements of condition (3) above, before any of the flats hereby permitted are occupied, a 1.8 metre high close boarded screen fence shall be erected along the boundaries marked BLUE on the approved plans, and a 2.2 metre high close boarded screen fence shall be erected along the boundaries marked BROWN on the approved plans.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy and amenity of adjacent residents.

5. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To allow the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include:- (a) details of hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) details of existing and proposed site levels, in relation to the proposed finished floor levels and showing the relationship with the adjoining site No.4 Manse Road; (c) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted.

Reason: To allow the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

7. That within one year of the occupation of the 4th last flat within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding and turfing included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 6 above, shall be completed; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenity of the area.

8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, in respect of the landscaping areas approved under condition 6 above and the parking areas approved under condition 14.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of future residents.

9. That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 8 shall be in operation.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of future residents.

10. That a detailed drawing showing the bin store location and boundary enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing, including any modifications as may be required by the Planning Authority, prior to the start of these works.

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

11. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the design and construction of the proposed vehicular and pedestrian accesses, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required. Vehicular access shall be via a dropped kerb footway crossover.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

12. That a visibility splay of 2.5 metres by 60 metres, measured from the road channel, shall be provided to the southwest of the vehicular access and before the development hereby permitted is occupied, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be removed from the sight line areas and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight line areas.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety. 13. That before the development hereby permitted starts, the applicant shall demonstrate control over all the land between Block C and the publicly adopted Manse Road.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed vehicular access and visibility splay can be constructed and maintained in perpetuity, in the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

14. That before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, all the parking and manoeuvring areas shown on the approved plans, shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in a material which the Planning Authority has approved in writing before the start of surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

15. That before building operations commence, the retaining wall shown on the approved plans shall be constructed in accordance with these plans. After the completion of all building works and prior to the first occupation of the new development, an engineers report shall be submitted which certifies the adequacy of the retaining wall and that the boundary wall to the south east side of the application site has been left in as stable a condition as before building works commenced.

Reason: To safeguard the interests of occupiers of the adjoining and new residential properties.

16. That before development starts, full details of the location and design of the surface water drainage scheme to be installed within the application site shall be submitted for the approval of the Planning Authority, and for the avoidance of doubt the scheme shall comply with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance. Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 29th January 2003

Memo from NLC Transportation Section received 17th February 2003 Memo from NLC Protective Services received 7th February 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 19th February 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 17th February 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 27th February 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 7th February 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 21 st February 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 12th February 2003

Letter from Mr J Kelly,3 Torbothie Road, Shotts, ML7 5JJ received 14th February 2003.

Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Richard Cartwright at 01698 302128. APPLICATION NO. S/03/00117/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I The application site of 0.24 hectares lies on the southeast side of Manse Road, Stane, Shotts, opposite the Herbison Home for the Elderly. Other residential properties adjoin the western and southern boundaries of the site. Adjoining the northeastern boundary is a decorating store, with open space beyond, whilst to the southwest corner lies Kingdom Hall and two retail uses fronting Main Street.

1.2 It is proposed to erect 3 two storey blocks to provide a total of 16 two bedroom flats, arranged around a parking court, with access taken from Manse Road at the northeast corner of the site. Materials used would be a light brown brick with grey concrete tiles. Grassed open space would be provided on three external sides of these blocks, with some tree and shrub planting within the courtyard and along the northeastern boundary. It is also proposed to erect a retaining wall to the south east corner of the site.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is zoned within an Existing Housing Area in the adopted Shotts Local Plan 1982.

2.2 In the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), it is within an Established Industrial and Business Area, to which Policy IND8 applies. Also relevant are Pokes IND 10, HSG 10 and ENV3.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 Both SEPA and NLC Protective Services have commented on the need to ensure a full investigation of possible contamination of this site and any necessary remedial treatment, in view of its past usage. SEPA have indicated that it is assumed that the foul drainage from the site will be taken to the public sewer. They advise that confirmation should be sought from Scottish Water that sufficient capacity exists to accommodate any increase in loading and that additional flow from the site will not cause the premature operation of consented storm overflows in the system. Should surface water not be taken to the public sewer then it should be treated in accordance with the principles of the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Design Manual (2000).

3.2 Scottish Water have no objection to this application, but have requested that the applicant:-

a) investigate a Sustainable Urban Drainage scheme for the partial disposal of roof and curtilage water; and b) promotes a scheme that does not compromise the quality and quantity of discharge from the existing sewerage system and which is satisfactory to Scottish Water.

They indicate that there is an existing public water main which may be suitable to supply the development, however, hydraulic testing will be required and the applicants should contact Scottish Water.

3.3 Scottish Power have noted they have apparatus within the site and that works would be needed with their agreement, whilst Transco and The Coal Authority have no objection to development.

3.4 NLC Transportation Section have made comments on parking requirements (which have been incorporated in revised plans) and on access and visibility requirements. 3.5 NLC Community Services have requested that further details of proposed landscaping are agreed prior to development.

3.6 One third party representation has been received from the owner of an adjoining property to the southeast. He is concerned that the structural stability of his property and the intervening wall is not jeopardised by development works and that appropriate boundary treatment is agreed. He considers a wooden fence to be unacceptable as a boundary treatment in this case.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 This application requires assessment against relevant local plan polices and any other material considerations, including those raised by consultation or third party responses. Dealing firstly with the principle of residential development on this site, this is supported by the 1982 adopted Shotts Local Plan, which includes it within an Existing Housing Area. The Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) includes it in a small Established Industrial and Business Area, although the western part of this area has already been redeveloped for housing (to form Nos 2 and 4 Manse Road). Policy IND8 would support industrial or business use of the site, whilst Policy IND 10 gives guidance on assessing other developments on industrial and business land. The aspects of IND 10 of particular relevance in this case are the extent of surplus commercial land, and whether redevelopment would lead to the re-use of vacant land. In addition, Southern Area Local Plan Policy ENV 3 states that the Council will promote the appropriate re-use of vacant and derelict land. I consider that the tidying of what is a vacant and untidy site by residential redevelopment would accord with these policies and be of benefit to the area. The applicant has written that he considers there to be an adequate supply of commercially zoned land in central Shotts, and I have no reason to believe that this particular site is required commercially. With an elderly persons house and other housing now present on three sides of the site (and a low key decorating warehouse on the fourth side), I consider its residential re-use to be acceptable in principle, and preferable to some commercial uses which could give rise to residential amenity problems.

4.2 Having concluded that the principle of residential re-use of this site is acceptable, I turn now to assess the detailed implications of this application against the criteria set out in Policy HSGIO, in particular criteria 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9. The proposal will improve the environment of the area, and treatment of any residual site contamination from previous uses can be secured by condition (this last point is also supported by Policy ENV4). I consider that design elements including materials, building height and positioning are satisfactory, subject to conditions to control the final choice of brick type. Indicative landscaping is also acceptable, subject to control of final planting, surfacing and fencing details by condition. The proposed access arrangements are acceptable, subject to control of construction details by condition, and a total of 21 car parking spaces are shown, in accordance with the Council’s standards.

4.3 This application must also be considered against the requirement to protect residential amenity for both existing and proposed dwellings (as set out in Policy HSG8), and against the Council’s open space standards. The latter require 20 square metres of open space per bedroom for flatted development, i.e. a total of 640 square metres, and this requirement is met with 680 square metres of open space shown to the southwest and southeast sides of the site. Existing residential properties to the north and south of the application site will not be adversely affected by the development. The interests of the adjoining bungalow No. 4 Manse Road to the southwest can be protected by a planning condition requiring the erection of a new part 1.8 and part 2.2 metre high close-boarded fence along the mutual boundary.

4.4 One third party letter of representation has been received on this application, raising concern that his property and the existing retaining wall to No. 3 Torbothie Road is not damaged by the proposed development. Whilst not strictly a planning matter, this concern has been raised with the applicant, who has confirmed on an amended drawing that the wall should be protected to the satisfaction of his Consulting Engineer during development. The application has been amended to include a new retaining wall parallel to the existing mutual boundary.

4.5 The concerns of Scottish Water that acceptable surface and foul water drainage details be agreed, and a suitable mains water connection made, can be addressed by condition and a note to the applicant. This would also address SEPAs concern about foul drainage

4.6 The only other material issues in relation to this application are that Scottish Power and British Telecom both have existing apparatus within the site boundaries. There interests would need to be protected during development and I would recommend that notes to the applicant be included in any consent notice to cover this matter.

4.7 In conclusion, I consider that the residential development of this vacant site is acceptable and that design details of the proposed three blocks of 16 two bedroom flats are also acceptable, subject to conditions to control various detailed matters. I therefore recommend approval of the application, subject to conditions. Application No: S/03/00 1461FUL

Date Registered: 11 th February 2003

Applicant : Mr P O'Rourke 1 Prentice Road Mo t herwelI Lanarkshire MLI 3DE

Agent Alcad Services 90 Brownlee Road Law Carluke ML8 5JD

Development : Erection of Double Garage

Location: 1 Prentice Road Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI 3DE

Ward: 1: Ladywell Councillor Michael Ross

Grid Reference: 273817.656124.

File Reference: S/PL/B/2/1/A/JoD

Site History: No Relevant History.

The site is zoned as Public Open Space - (Burgh of Motherwell and Development Plan: Wishaw Development Plan - 1953); and an Area of Great Landscape Value (Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicant seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached domestic garage measuring approximately 6.6 metres in height, approximately 7.5 metres in width and approximately 12 metres in length.

The site is within the curtilage of an existing dwelling house, which has an existing attached garage. The site is located on the north side of Prentice Road, south of an established residential area and adjacent to the Clyde Walkway. The proposed garage is to be located immediately north west of the existing dwelling house.

One letter of representation was received from a neighbour raising issues regarding the need for an additional garage, no access is indicated, overshadowing of garden ground, size of proposal, impact on natural environment, and that the area is a conservation area.

In response to this objection, it is considered that the need for a domestic garage is not a material consideration. The proposal utilises the existing vehicle access, and therefore there is no issue regarding access. Furthermore, the use of the garage can be conditioned to ensure that it is used for purposes incidental to the dwelling house. Calculations indicate that the proposed garage will not result in an adverse loss of daylight or overshadowing to adjacent properties due to the distance, orientation and location of the site. Furthermore, calculations indicate that less than approximately 4% of the objectors rear garden area will be adversely affected in terms of overshadowing to the garden area. It is considered that this is not significant enough in itself to recommend refusal of this application.

The garage is relatively large, however, the proposal retains sufficient garden ground within the curtilage of the dwelling house and is unlikely to detract from the existing building. The proposal is within an existing residential curtilage, and not in a conservation area, although adjacent to an Area of Great Landscape Value. It is considered that the proposal does not alter the character of the area and therefore will not have a detrimental impact on the natural environment of the area or on the landscape character.

The proposal raises no strategic issues or significant issues in terms of the emerging local plan. It is considered that the proposal will not have a significant impact on the amenity of surrounding area or residential properties.

It is therefore recommended that permission is granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the garage matches the external appearance of the dwelling house within the same curtilage and thereby maintains the visual quality of the surrounding area.

3. That the use of the garage hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason: To ensure proper implementation of the permission hereby granted, in order to safeguard the amenity of adjoining neighbours.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 30th January 2003 Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan - 1953 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) Letter from J Dunn,30 Aikman Road, Motherwell received 10th February 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact John Drugan at 01698 302136. Application No: S103100193/OUT

Date Registered: 24th February 2003

Applicant: lan & Nancy Nicol 159 Allanton Road AI lanton Shotts ML7 5AX

Development : Erection Of Single Storey Dwelling

Location: Land North Of 282 Mill Road Allanton Shotts Lanarkshire

Ward: 17: Stane Councillor Frank Gormill

Grid Reference: 284761 658022

File Reference: SIPLIBISII 51FM

Site History: No relevant history on site itself. An application S10210114110UT for the erection of a dwelling in outline at Land North of 173 Mill Road was granted 13 January 2003, following referral to the Scottish Ministers.

Development Plan: The site is zoned as Rural Area in the Shotts Local Plan 1982 and Policies RURl and RUR2 apply. It is zoned as Countryside Around Towns in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), to which Policy ENV8 applies.

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: S.E.P.A.(West) (Comments) Scottish Water (Com ments) British Gas Transco (Comments) Scottish Power (Comments) The Coal Authority (No Response)

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: 5th March 2003

Comments:

The applicant seeks outline planning consent for the erection of a detached dwelling on land to the north of No 282 Mill Road, immediately outwith the defined Established Housing Area of Allanton. The site comprises open countryside land, with extensive open land lying to the north and the east. To the west of the application site and directly north of 173 Mill Road, outline consent was granted on the 13 January 2003 for the erection of a single storey dwelling, following referral to the Scottish Ministers. The Council's Planning and Environment Committee, at a meeting on 13th December 2002, resolved to approve the application, reference S10210114110UT as the committee considered the application site to be a gap site.

However this application for outline consent on land to the north of 282 Mill Road, could not be PLANNING APPLICATION No. S/03/00193/OUT WuoeC by lannlng and Ervlmnmnl !eeCqrsrterr ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY DWELLING UileSOl. Remlng House Try* Road XIMIERNL\ULD LAND NORTH OF 282 MILL ROAD, ALLANTON, SHOTS 17 1.w h.prmi.iiao(h.C~ntdlrdhrM./rs. 1236616210 FLW 0!2366!832 st.ti(nry cm- mcravnsmri*i Unwfbnnd r.pm&sla 1nCiqrCr.Wn SowIIdIl B LIk4nCeL40904!L Site Area= 0.07ha .nd miyludlopl~wvUaordvllpos..di~ considered as a gap site as No 282 Mill Road is the last dwellinghouse within the Established Housing Area of Allanton. Therefore for reasons detailed in the attached report, I recommend that the application should be refused.

Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reason: -

1. That the proposed development is contrary to Policy ENV8 of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), Policies RURl and RUR2 of the adopted Shotts Local Plan 1982 and to national planning policy contained in SPP3 Planning for Housing and Circular 2411985 in that it constitutes an additional dwellinghouse in the countryside for which there is no justification.

NOTE TO COMMITTEE

If granted, this application will be required to be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 18th February 2003

Memo from NLC Transportation Section received 14th April 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 7th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 13th March 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 7th March 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 5th March 2003

Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) Shotts Local Plan 1982

SPP3 Planning For Housing February 2003 Circular 24/1985 Development in the Countryside and Greenbelts

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Fraser Miller at 01 698 302087. APPLICATION NO. S10310019310UT

REPORT

1. Description of Site and ProDosal

4.1 The application site lies within an area of open countryside immediately north of No 282 Mill Road, Allanton and the existing defined housing area of Allanton. Extensive open land lies to the east and north of the sloping site. To the south of the application site lies a number of detached and semi-detached dwellinghouses and on the land to the west consent was granted on the 13‘h January 2003 for the erection of a dwellinghouse in outline following referral to the Scottish Ministers.

1.2 No details have been submitted with this outline application for a single dwellinghouse. However, the applicant has indicated that a new access would be created onto Mill Road.

2. Develo pmen t PIan

4.1 The site is zoned as Rural Area in the adopted Shotts Local Plan 1982. Policy RURl seeks to limit development to restrict peripheral growth, protect agricultural land from development and preserve the quality of the countryside. Policy RUR2 contains a general prohibition against new residential or commercial development.

4.2 In the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), the site is zoned as Countryside Around Towns. Policy ENV8 seeks to protect this and states the Council will not normally permit development other than that relating to agriculture or a limited range of appropriate rural uses.

3. Consultations and Representations

4.1 My Transportation Section have not raised any objections to this application however they have advised that should the application be granted a number of conditions relating to the proposed access and driveway should be imposed. They also state that lighting columns are located on the verge of the road and these should be relocated to the heel of a newly constructed footway at the cost of the developer. A turning area should also be provided so that a vehicle can leave and enter the public road in a forward gear.

4.2 Scottish Water and Scottish Water have all made comments on this application which, in the event of approval being given, could be addressed by the means of informatives.

4.3 SEPA and Transco have made no objection to the proposed development and to date a response form The Coal Authority has not been received. No third party representations have been received.

4. Plannina Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The main policy issue in the assessment of this application is that the site consists of open land, which currently lies within an area designated as Countryside. Policy ENV 8 of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) applies and contains a presumption against new dwellings which are unrelated to agriculture or forestry. This policy reflects national policy contained in Circular 24/1985 Development in the Countryside and Green Belts and in SPP3 ‘Planning for Housing’, both of which state that isolated development should be discouraged in the open countryside. Paragraph 40 of SPP3 ‘Planning for Housing’ confirms that the Scottish Executive looks to planning authorities to safeguard the character and amenity of the countryside, and protect the setting of existing settlements. The application site currently forms part of the fairly extensive open countryside land as seen from Mill Road and there are no reasons why a location in the countryside is justified for the proposed dwelling. I would therefore recommend refusal on Countryside policy grounds.

4.2 There are no other issues raised by this application that require assessment at outline application stage. Should Members be minded to grant consent, I would recommend informatives to address issues raised by Scottish Water and Scottish Power and that the issues raised by NLC Transportation Section can be resolved by the use of planning conditions. However, I recommend refusal of the application on countryside policy grounds, as detailed above. Application No: S/03/00227/FUL

Date Registered: 1st April 2003

Applicant: lan Livingston 8 Cromdale Way New Stevenston MLI 4DB

Development: Construction Of Detached Storage Building For Public House.

Location: Milton Vaults 18 Milton Street Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI IDQ

Ward: 3: Forgewood Councillor Patrick Connelly

Grid Reference: 275065.657355.

File Reference: S/PL/B/l3/3/MR

Site History: Non relevant

Development Plan: The site lies within an area zoned for Civic Culture or Other Special Buildings within the Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan and 'Other Commercial Uses' in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: None

Representations: 2 Representation Letters

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This planning application seeks consent for the construction of a detached storage building for a public house at Milton Vaults, 18 Milton Street, Motherwell. The size of the proposed single storey detached storage building will be approximately fifty five square metres and four and a half metres in height. Two letters of representation have been received from neighbours with a list of points which I detail in my attached report. It is considered that the detached storage building is acceptable in terms of its effect on neighbouring properties and the application raises no strategic issues. I therefore recommend that consent be granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. PLANNING APPLICATION No. S / 03 / 00227 / FUL

CONSTRCTION OF DETACHED STORAGE BUILDING FOR PUBLIC HOUSE

4 TOWNHEAD PLACE, UDDINGSTON. RpddhornthC7h-Suwwmw~q wlh a h pmlrsla cfh Cabdlrd hrMlrNi Shllaw 03s. @Grancwwht Representation(s) Ulutbls.dr.pmhlda InhIqrCran swid?l * rnqlvd to pmsrula 01 dvll podiny 2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing public house.

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

3. That the premises shall be used for the storage of goods and materials in association with the operation of the adjacent public house and for no other purposes.

Reason: To ensure that the use of the building is solely in conjunction with the existing public house use.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 6th February 2003

Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan. Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001 ). Planning Advice 56 - Planning and Noise.

Letter from Mrs lsabella Thomson, 21 St Vincent Street, Motherwell, MLI 1DG received 26th February 2003. Letter from Mrs Muriel Deerin, 25 St. Vincent Street, Motherwell, ML1 1DG received 26th February 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Murray Reid at 01698 302102. APPLICATION NO. S/03/00227/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1 .I The proposed development is to build a detached storage building for the public house at Milton Vaults, 18 Milton Street, Motherwell. The size of the proposed development will be approximately fifty five square metres and four and a half metres in height.

1.2 The existing public house fronts onto Milton Street and is partly surrounded by residential properties.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site lies within an area zoned for Civic Culture or Other Special Buildings within the Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan and as ‘Other Commercial Uses’ in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001).

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 No consultations were undertaken.

3.2 Two letters of representation were received from neighbours at 21 and 25 St. Vincent Place, Motherwell. The main point of both being ‘strong objections to this proposed development on the basis of the potential noise and general disruption that this would cause to the area’.

4. Planninn Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The proposed development accords with the Development Plan and therefore in land use terms the principle of the development is acceptable. With regard to the issue of potential noise and general disruption, the proposed development is for a storage building to store goods for the existing public house. This can be conditioned to ensure that what is stored is solely in conjunction for the public house use.

4.2 In terms of distance, the proposed location for the building is located outwith ten metres of the properties at 21 and 25 St. Vincent Place. There is at present an existing cellar and outhouse within closer proximity.

4.3 Noise is a material consideration in determining a planning application, but taking into account that the building is for storage for an existing public house it is not considered that there will be a significant increase in noise and general disruption.

4.4 I have considered the point of objection but find no reason to uphold the point made or to request amendments to the proposals. I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No: S/03/00320/FUL

Date Registered: 24th March 2003

Applicant : Mr Arkle 4 Townhead Place Uddingston G71 6TG

Development: Construction of Upper Floor Extension to Dwellinghouse

Location: 4 Townhead Place Uddingston Glasgow G71 6TG

Ward: 21 : Tannochside Councillor David Saunders

Grid Reference: 270384.661675.

File Reference: S/PL/B/9/85/M R

Site History: Non Relevant

Development Plan: The site lies within an area zoned for Primarily Industrial Use within the Uddingston - Tannochside Town Map and as on Established Housing Area in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: NO

Consultations: None

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This planning application seeks consent for the construction of an upper floor extension to dwellinghouse at 4 Townhead Place, Uddingston to accommodate a bedroom and bathroom with a combined floor area of approximately 13 square metres. One letter of representation has been received from a neighbour with a list of points which I detail in my attached report. Having taken all concerns into account, it is considered that the extension is acceptable in terms of its effect on neighbouring properties and the application raises no strategic issues. I therefore recommend that consent be granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Works

I PLANNING APPLICATION No. S / 03 / 00320 / FUL CONSTRCTION OF UPPER FLOOR EXTENSION L%k!h ire TO DWELLINGHOUSE. Cmncll

4 TOWNHEAD PLACE, UDDINGSTON. * Representation(s) 2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

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

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 11th March 2003

Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map

Letter from D Lister, 2 Townhead Place, Uddingston received 3rd April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Murray Reid at 01698 302142. APPLICATION NO. S/03/0032O/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I The proposed development is to build an upper floor extension onto the semi-detached dwellinghouse at 4 Townhead Place, Uddingston.

1.2 The dwellinghouse is located within a newly built residential estate and fronts onto Townhead Place. There are other similar developments in the area.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site lies within an area zoned for Primarily Industrial Use within the Uddingston - Tannochside Town Map and as an Established Housing Area in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001). The development is in accord with the development plan.

3. Consultations and Representations

3.1 No consultations were undertaken.

3.2 One letter of representation was received from a neighbour of 2 Townhead Place, Tannochside, Uddingston. The main points of which are as follows-

Loss of privacy over garden. Loss of airiness and space. Impact on value of house. Consideration of surrounding plots when buying house. Building work interference. Dirt and dust produced during development. Access onto property for construction. Neighbour notification received four days later than date signed on notice.

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 As noted above, the site is within a residential area and therefore the principle in land use terms of an extension is acceptable. Thus the application raises no strategic uses. In assessing this application local plan policy RES HSG8 is the relevant policy. In this respect it should be noted that the design of the proposal is considered to be acceptable and is in keeping with the scale and mass of the existing dwelling.

4.2 With respect to the points raised by the objector it should be noted that overlooking should not be an issue as the only relevant window is to a bathroom.

4.3 Points (ii) to (vii), are outwith the terms of the planning legislation and therefore cannot be considered as valid objections in the determination of this application.

4.4 Also in relation to the letter point (viii) I would advise that the minimum period of two weeks from when a planning application is registered for neighbours to object has expired and the objector has clearly had the opportunity to lodge their comments. 4.5 In conclusion I have considered the points of objection but find no reason to uphold the points raised or to request amendments to the proposals. There are other similar developments in the area. The application raises no strategic issues and does accord with the policies of the emerging local plan. I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted subject to attached conditions. Application No: S/O3/00370/FUL

Date Registered: 3rd April 2003

Applicant : Scott McGoldrick I Leonard Grove Dalziel Park Motherwell

Agent J Kerr McDougall Unit 27 Carfin Industrial Estate Motherwell

Development: Erection of Dwellinghouse

Location: Plot No. 166,7 Snead View Motherwell Lanarkshire

Ward: 5: New Stevenston And Carfin Councillor Helen McKenna

Grid Reference: 278382 6581 74

File Reference: SIPLIBI5I5OIFM

Site History: S/98/01644/AMD Construction of 18 dwellinghouses - Granted 27the January 1999

Development Plan: The application site is covered by the policy for private housing development opportunities within the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: S.E.P.A.(West) (Comments) Scottish Water (Comments)

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This planning application seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached dwellinghouse on Plot 166 Snead View, Dalziel Park, Motherwell. One letter of representation has been received in connection with the proposal and details of this are contained in the attached report. The proposed development is similar in style and design to a number that already exist in this area and therefore, notwithstanding the objection, I recommend that permission is granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions: - 1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started not later than 1 September 2004.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 Rodwed by PLANNING APPLICATION No. S/03/0037O/FUL j,;%rkshireww Cwntll Ranning and Ewlronmnl rnmiylm PROPOSED DWELLING SAIC so1 naming muse 2Try.t Rmd UlMBWNPlULD hp0du.d homlhOrhlnr Sun.ymq#qrlt 067 1JId PLOT No. 166 7 SNEAD VIEW, MOTHERWELL h. p.mlrrla d Cw Cmtdlr of mr hWrtfl 01236616210 Fax 0123661832 swan om- m crwn swr~bht Lhnulknied rgadvsla lnhiqr Crwn srpyrlbl ud m~yludIopn.ruba~clullpos..dlny CB LionceL409041L * ReDresentation(s) Site Area= 0.05ha That the use of the garage hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details and / or samples of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roof shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required and that for the avoidance of doubt, the roof tiles shall be of a dark colour, such as DARK GREY or BROWN.

Reason: To minimise the visual impact of the dwellinghouses due to the elevated nature of the land.

That the driveway of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall not exceed a gradient of 10%.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular access to the dwelling

That the driveway shall be finished in concrete block paving either within 12 months of the occupation of the dwellinghouse or on completion of final wearing course surfacing of the road from which access is taken, whichever occurs sooner.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular access facilities and to accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief.

That the vehicular access to the dwellinghouse shall be via a 3 metre wide dropped kerb leading to a 3 metre wide access.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety and to accord with the Construction Consent for the area.

That four trees of the approved species shall be planted within the application site plot during the first planting season (approximately November - April) following occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and to accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 18th March 2003

Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Memo from NLC Transportation Section received 2nd May 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 6th May 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 24th April 2003 Letter from Mr Anwar UI-Haq, 13 Morris Crescent, Dalziel Park, Motherwell received 16'h April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Fraser Miller at 01698 302087. APP L I CAT10 N N0. S/03/00370/F U L

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.I The application site is presently a vacant housing plot within Dalziel Park, Motherwell. It should be noted that this plot along with other plots on the southern side of Snead View has a significant gradient drop to the rear of the site. To accommodate this drop in the ground levels, the applicant is proposing to erect a dwellinghouse, which will consist of 2 storeys to the front of the property with the dwellinghouse turning into a 3 storey at the back of the property.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The site is covered by Policy HS2.459D (Private Housing Development Opportunities) within the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

3. Consultations and Representations

3. I One letter of representation has been received with regard to the development. Whilst not opposing the development in principle the objector is concerned that the proposed house will overshadow and block both natural daylight and sunshine into any of the objectors rooms to the rear of the property. The objector is also concerned with the proposed 3-storey nature of the rear of the dwellinghouse and the elevated nature of Snead View in relation to Morris Crescent.

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 The principle of a dwelling in this plot is approved by the Development Plan and the site’s existing outline planning permission. The design of the proposed house is in keeping with those in this area. With respect to the objector’s concerns it should be noted that the objectors rear garden is north facing and that any shadow cast on the rear garden will be from the objectors own dwellinghouse. I am satisfied that the proposed house should not significantly alter the amount of sunlight to the objectors rear garden.

4.2 Furthermore it should be noted that a similar house type has been approved on 11 October 2002 for plots 163 and 164 and on the 16 April 2003 at the Planning and Environment Committee for the adjacent plot 165, thus the precedent has been set for this house type.

4.3 Taking the above into account I would therefore recommend that permission is granted subject to the attached conditions. Application No: S/03/0041 I/FUL

Date Registered: 28th March 2003

Applicant : Trustees, Assembly Hall 14 Woodside Street New Stevenston Motherwell MLI 4JT

Agent Kenneth Murray 4 Laidlaw Avenue New Stevenston ML1 4BH

Development : Erection of Replacement Church Hall

Location: Assembly Hall 14 Woodside Street New Stevenston Motherwell Lanarkshire

Ward: 5: New Stevenston And Carfin Councillor Helen McKenna

Grid Reference: 276166659308

File Reference: S/PL/B/5/30(338)/J D

Site History: None Relevant

Development Plan: Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) - zoned as Established Community Facility Northern Area Local Plan - zoned as a Mixed Use Area

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: Scottish Water (no objection) British Gas Transco (no objection) Scottish Power (no objection) The Coal Authority (no objection)

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

Planning consent is sought for the erection of a replacement church hall at 14 Woodside Street, New Stevenston. The new hall will provide enlarged accommodation for the congregation and will improve disabled access to the site through the formation of new ramps. The site will also accommodate 7 off- street parking facilities as well as an integral garage which will house a minibus used to escort PLANNING APPLICATION No. S / 03 / 00411 / FUL Produced by Planning and Ewlronmnt Headqulrters ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT CHURCH HALL Sute 501 Fleming House ZTryst Rod CUMBERNAULD hprcdwedfmm he Ordnmol SYMY mpplWWlh G67 IJW ASSEMBLY HALL, 14 WOODSIDE STREET, he pennirrim of ha Conbollei of hr MalesNs M236616210 Fax 01236616232 NEW STNENSTON, MOTHERWELL. SaImely Onice OCm~nc~pyripht Lhauhorld riprojusbon idrlnges awm mpynghl ndmyl~sdlopo.acubn~rdu11 prosddmgr OS Licence LA CQ041L members to the hall. During special functions, additional car parking is available within 2 communal parking areas located within 20 metres of the site. The proposed building is single storey and will complement existing adjoining bungalows in terms of scale and design and will fit comfortably within the established streetscene and land pattern. I therefore consider that the proposal is acceptable in terms of parking and access provision, scale and design and its effect upon adjoining neighbours. I hereby recommend that planning permission is granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before the development hereby permitted is completed, the following access and parking requirements shall be met in full:- a) that access to the driveway shall be via a dropped kerb footway crossing and that the other existing redundant dropped kerbs be reinstated to match the existing footway level and kerb; b) that the driveway shall be surfacedlpaved for the first 2 metres from the heel of the footway and that the gradient shall not exceed 10%, c) that 7 car parking spaces shall be provided and clearly marked out within the areas hatched BLUE on the approved plans and shall thereafter be maintained as parking spaces.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory access arrangements to the site and adequate parking facilities within the site, and to prevent deleterious materials being carried onto the highway.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these details

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these details.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 28th March 2003

Memo from NLC Transportation received 9th May 2003 Memo from NLC Protective Services received 24th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 24th April 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 8th April 2003 Letter from Scottish Power received 14th April 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 14th April 2003

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Joanne Delaney at 01698 302137. 2Application No: S/03/00441/OUT

Date Registered: 31 st March 2003

Applicant: Russell Ellerby Commercial Partnership Manager Education 2010, PPP Project Chryston Valley Business Park Office 8, Cloverhill Place Chryston G69 9DQ

Development: Erection of Primary School Incorporating Nursery, Community Education Base and Full Sized All Weather Floodlit Multipurpose Synthetic Pitch For Dual Use With the Community

Location: Land At Tannochside Primary School Douglas Street Uddingston Glasgow

Ward: 21 : Tannochside Councillor David Saunders

Grid Reference: 27061 7 661 542

File Reference: SIPLI9l881LM

Site History: Permission granted 12/12/50 for existing school; no recent applications have been made for any part of the site.

Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map -zoned for use as a Development Plan: primary school Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft ( Modified June 2001)- Policy CS 2 (Established Leisure Facilities) and L1 (Established Leisure Facilities).

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

Consultations: NLC Community Services (Comments) NLC Education (No objections) S.E.P.A.(West) (Com ments) Scottish Water (No objections) British Gas Transco (No objections) Scottish Power (No response) The Coal Authority (No objections) Strathclyde Police (Comments) British Telecom (No response) Strathclyde Fire Brigade (No comments) S.E.P.A.(West) (Com ments) SportScotland (Comments) Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Advertised on 10th April 2003 PLANNING APPLICATION No. S I03 I00441 I OUT ERECTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL INCORPORATING, rbhire PmduCed by NURSERY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION BASE AND Council Planning andEwironn-ent Headquaers FLOODLIT SYNTHETIC PITCH. Sute 501 Fleming House 2Tlyst Road CUMBERNAULD LAND AT TANNOCHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL, A hpmdwIild from ha Ordnao Suney mpplnp wih G67 1JW DOUGLAS STREET, UDDINGSTON. he p.rmiaim of he Conboiler Of hm MVSW 01236 616210 Fax 01238 616232 .Yalon.ryO~Ts @Cr~sopylght Unauho3-d repid~clonIrlrlnges OOM mpynghl OS Lcmce LA 09041L * Representaticn Site Area 3.36 ha. md may led 10 pmseaculon01 dvll poOdlW Comments:

This application seeks outline permission for a new primary school, nursery and associated leisure facilities on the site of the existing Tannochside primary and nursery schools and adjacent recreational ground. The site is 3.37 ha in area. Although this application is in outline indicative details of the proposals have been supplied and this information is contained in the attached report. One letter of objection has been received from notified neighbours. No objections have been received following press advertisement of the proposals and no objections have been raised by any of the consultees. It should be noted that if the Committee were minded to grant permission, the application would require to be notified to the Scottish Ministers.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:.

1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings, other structures and development proposals; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (e) the provision for loading and unloading of all goods vehicles; (f) the phasing of the works; (9) the provision of drainage works; (h) the disposal of sewage; (i) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; (j) details of landscaping proposals; (k) details of existing and proposed site levels; (I) details of floodlighting

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

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 1 above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That notwithstanding the requirements of condition (1 ) above the following requirements shall apply: a) Within the part of the site outlined Green the proposed buildings shall not exceed 2 storeys in height b) Within the remainder of the site any building must be set back from the adjacent housing on Douglas Street to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority

Reason: In order to safeguard the amenity of adjacent residents and in the interests of the visual amenity of the area. 5. That the details required by planning condition 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (h), (i) and (k) shall comply with the terms of the attached Planning and Design Brief: such details shall include the siting and design of all buildings, structures and development proposals; the means of access to the site; the retention of existing trees; and landscaping proposals: or such other scheme as may be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of local residents, road safety and nature conservation.

6. That the football pitch shall be for community as well as school use and shall not be used after 9 pm; or such other times as may be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of local recreation and residential amenity.

7. That before the development hereby permitted is commenced details of grass pitch provision for informal recreational purposes in the area shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority in liaison with Sportscotland and should the submitted details indicate a shortfall in provision as a result of the removal of the existing pitch within the application site then replacement facilities of this type shall be provided by the developer to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in liaison with Sportscotland before the development is commenced.

Reason: In order to ensure that the provision of informal recreational facilities are not reduced to an unacceptable level as a result of the development. a. That all pedestrian, cyclist and vehicular accesses, parking and fencing shall be in accordance with the recommendations of the Approved Transportation Assessment Report or such other scheme as may be approved in writing by the Planning Authority and shall take account of the following requirements; a) Vehicular access shall be taken from a straight section of Douglas Street at a junction spacing of no less that 25 metres from Burnhead Street or such access as may be agreed in writing b) visibility splays of 4.5 metres by 90 metres shall be provided in both directions at the vehicular access. c) car parking for teachers and visitors, bus turning and vehicular servicing facilities and parental drop off/ pick up points shall be provided within the site to the requirements of the Roads Authority, the car parking provision shall be not less than 44 spaces d) any off site works that may be identified as a result of the finalised Transportation Assessment.

Reason: in the interest of road safety by ensuring that accesses, parking and servicing are provided and designed to an appropriate standard.

9. That the drainage details required by condition 1 above shall include full details of the location and design of the surface water drainage scheme, and for the avoidance of doubt the scheme shall comply with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's principals of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the proposed drainage system complies with the latest SEPA guidance. 10. That notwithstanding the requirements of condition (1) above the existing landscaping at the southern part of the site fronting Old Edinburgh Road shall be retained to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and shall be protected during the course of development in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority before the development is commenced.

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

11. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

Reason: To ensure that the site is free from contamination

NOTE TO COMMITTEE:

If granted this application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997 in view of the Council’s interest in the site.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 4th March 2003

Memo from NLC Transportation Section received 1st May 2003 Memo from NLC Protective Services received 12th May 2003 Memo from NLC Community Services received 8th May 2003 Letter from Scottish Water received 28th April 2003 Letter from British Gas Transco received 11th April 2003 Letter from The Coal Authority received 15th April 2003 Letter from SportScotland received 17th April 2003 Letter from Strathclyde Police received 7th May 2003 Letter from Strathclyde Fire Brigade received 17th April 2003 Memo from NLC Education received 22nd April 2003 Letter from S.E.P.A.(West) received 6th May 2003

Letter from Mr & Mrs Robert Dick,l30 Douglas Street, Viewpark, Uddingston received 11th April 2003.

Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Lorna McCallum at 01698 302090. APPLICATION NO. S/03/00441/0UT

REPORT

Description of Site and Proposal

The application is in outline for the erection of a primary school, nursery of 40 places, a community education base and full size floodlit multi-purpose synthetic pitch. The proposed development will be for dual use with the community. The new school will be a non- denominational replacement for the existing Tannochside and Burnhead primary schools which are to be amalgamated.

The development is proposed on a 3.37 hectare site which incorporates the site of the existing Tannochside primary school and nursery and adjacent recreational ground. To the north of the site lies the Tannochside Business Park, the lbstock brickworks lies to the west of the site and to the south west, south and east of the site lie residential areas. The application site fronts onto Old Edinburgh Road and directly abuts Oakdene Avenue and Douglas Street along the eastern boundary. The site slopes gently downward from south to north across the area occupied by the existing school, while the existing recreational area is relatively flat.

The details supplied with the application indicate that it is anticipated that the new building is likely to be constructed on the existing recreational area facing onto Douglas Street/ Oakdene Avenue and that the new pitch would be located on the cleared site of the existing building. No pedestrian, cycle or vehicular access is proposed onto Old Edinburgh Road. A new vehicular access will be formed on Douglas Street. Pedestrian and cycle access will be from a separate access at a location that does not conflict with the vehicular access. Should outline planning permission be granted full layout and elevation details will follow through the required detailed/reserved matters application.

Development Plan

The proposed development raises no strategic issues in terms of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plant 2000.

On the Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map the application site is designated for use as a primary school.

The site is covered by Policy L1 (Established Leisure Facilities) and Policy CS 2 (Established Community Facilities) in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001). Policy Cs 2 indicates that the Council will seek to protect established community facilities by:- 1) improving the quality of Council operated facilities through a programme of upgrading and refurbishment, where appropriate 2) resisting the loss of established community facilities where a shortfall in provision for that locality will result, and 3) introducing shared use arrangements in schools and other Council operated facilities and the dual use of other community buildings. Policy L1 indicates that the Council will seek to protect and enhance, where appropriate, existing leisure facilities by :- I) implementing a programme of upgrading and refurbishment of Council facilities, 2) supporting private sector and community initiatives in suitable locations, 3) undertaking schemes for dual use of Council facilities, and 4) resisting the loss of leisure facilities where a shortfall in provision for that locality will result. 3. Consultations And Representations

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows:-

The Coal Authority: No objection. Strathclyde Fire Brigade: No comments. Strathclyde Police: The Council has the opportunity to address the problem of parents parking around schools. Sufficient drop offlpick up facilities should be provided and in a manner to encourage their use. Other engineering means will be required to dissuade motorists, who pick up/ drop off children, from using the surrounding streets, particularly Douglas Street, Oakdene Avenue and Old Edinburgh Road. The community facilities should have their own parking facilities and should not share those of the school. Pedestrians and vehicles should not be allowed to come into conflict within the school boundary or at drop off/ pick up points. The use of engineering, education and dissuasion is preferable to enforcement which diverts police resources from other matters. Scottish Environment Protection Agency: No objections in principle subject to the foul drainage being connected to the public sewer. They request that surface water from the site be treated in accordance with the principles Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Sport Scotland: Welcome the proposed dual use pitch. However they ask that further information be supplied to confirm that there is sufficient grass pitches in the area to meet the demand for match pitches. It is noted that other grass pitches in the area are due to be redeveloped for other uses. They also indicate that the existing pitches are used informally as a kick about area and that consideration should be given to how this informal demand can be provided for in the local area Scottish Water: There is water and sewerage apparatus to which the development can connect. Transco: No objections.

NLC Community Services: No significant reservations but comments that screening should be provided along the boundary with the adjacent factory and that planting around the development will help filter views into and out of the site.

NLC Education: No objections to the application.

3.2 My Transportation Section: Has no objections subject to conditions relating to access, visibility splays and the provision of parking and drop off facilities within the site. It is indicated that access should be taken from the straight section of Douglas Street.

3.3 My Protective Services Section: Has no objections but indicates that a site investigation report will be required to confirm that the site is free from contamination. It is indicated that construction works should be limited to certain hours.

3.4 One letter of objection has been received from notified neighbours. The points of objection may be summarised as follows: a) Noise levels will significantly increase b) The development will worsen the problems of access, lack of parking and traffic congestion in the area c) The proposals will not have a positive impact on the natural environment of the area as the area is currently suffering from high levels of building works

4. Plannina Assessment 4.1 It is considered that the determining issues in this case are as follows : a) whether the development complies with national planning policies and the development plan b) the acceptability of the impact of the development on the surrounding area c) the community benefits to be gained from the proposed development 4.2 Relevant National Planning Policy Guidelines are Scottish Planning Policy 1 (The Planning System) and National Planning Policy Guideline 11 (Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space). SPPl promotes sustainable development which includes the promotion of the use of previously developed land and the minimising of greenfield development. The proposal complies with this aim. NPPGll has the objectives of meeting the sporting and recreation needs of residents, tourists and visitors; safeguarding a system of open space for formal and informal recreation needs within urban areas; and safeguarding facilities and resources for sport and recreation in urban area. As indicated above the local plan zoning for the site is for established community and leisure facilities. The proposals comply with policy CS 2. Policy L1 seeks to protect the provision of such leisure facilities. The proposal involves the loss of an existing running track and two grass pitches. This loss will be partly compensated by the proposed full size floodlit synthetic multi- purpose pitch. It is considered that although there may be a net loss of provision at this particular location the increased quality of the facilities to be provided will outweigh any such loss. It is proposed that a condition be imposed requiring submission of details relating to the provision of informal recreational facilities in the area and requiring that any shortfall resulting from the development be addressed via replacement facilities before the development is commenced. In generals terms the development is considered to be in keeping with national and development plan policies.

4.3 The proposals involve the reuse of an existing school site and recreational ground. The area therefore already experiences certain levels of noise and disturbance from these uses. It is however noted that the proposed floodlighting of the football pitch and the use of an artificial surface will mean that the pitch can be used more intensively than existing grassed pitches and that activity will be able to extend into the evening. The community centre activity may also extend into the evening. In order to address this concern and to protect the neighbouring properties it is proposed that limits be imposed on the hours of operation of the development. Another potential source of nuisance is light pollution from the proposed floodlights. It is noted however that modern lighting systems can be designed and installed so that there is no direct light spillage into adjacent residential properties. Details of the design will require to be submitted for approval at the detailed application stage. In order to ensure that the existing problems in relation to lack of parking and parental drop off/ pick up facilities are addressed it is proposed that conditions be imposed to require adequate facilities be provided within the application site. It is also proposed that the vehicular access to the site will be repositioned in a more appropriate location. Again this matter should be subject to conditions to protect the amenity of the adjacent residents and the safety of the public.

4.4 The proposals involve the provision of new and updated school, nursery and recreational facilities. These modern facilities are to be welcomed. The development is to be shared provision serving both education and the community. This will extend the accommodation currently available for use by the community.

4.5 With respect to other point of objection concerning the impact of the development on the natural environment it should be noted that the site contains no statutory designations and no objections have been raised by the Conservation and Greening Section of Community Services. Furthermore any disturbance due to construction works will be temporary and are covered by legislation that can be enforced by Protective Services.

5. Conclusions 5.1 In terms of S25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 planning decisions require to be made in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

5.2 It is considered that the proposal is in keeping with national planning policy and with the adopted and emerging local plans and that any potential impacts from noise, activity, flood lighting and traffic can be addressed by conditions. It is clear that a new school to replace the existing ageing Tannochside and Burnhead primary schools will be of considerable educational benefit to residents. Furthermore the new community facilities will be valued assets and the proposed replacement pitch will retain local recreational activity. It is recommended that outline planning permission be granted.

Date Registered: 28th March 2003

Applicant : Strathclyde Police Divisional Headquarters 217 Windmillhill Street Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI 1RZ

Agent Property Services Manager 173 Pitt Street Glasgow G2 4JS

Development: Installation of 2 No. Aerial Antennae to Roof of Police Station.

Location: Divisional Headquarters 21 7 Windmillhill Street Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI 1RZ

Ward: 12: Knowetop Councillor William Wilson

Grid Reference: 275856.656284.

File Reference: SlPLlBll21271PW

Site History: None

Development Plan: Zoned as an Established Community Facility on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: None

Representations: None Received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This application seeks consent for the installation of two radio communications aerials onto the roof of the Police Station, Divisional Headquarters, 21 7 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell. The proposal involves the siting of the aerials on the roof adjacent to two existing aerials. The proposed aerials are purely for the use of the Police in terms of internal communications within the Police Force. No objections have been as a result of neighbour notification. Furthermore, it is considered that the proposal is acceptable in visual terms and presents no public health issues. This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION No. S/03/00468/FUL

INSTALLATION OF 2 No. AERIAL ANTENNAE TO ROOF OF POLICE STATION Rpcduod ComLhOldn-Buwwmqpiopwlh ii ~;rprmir~~mno(h.Cm~dlrdhrM.lrN. 01236615210 Far 01736616232 DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 217 WINDMILLHILL STREET, s.,ary mc4 OClW" w,*t lh.lhrb.drqobisla 1nMm.l Cr~nwipif 05 LiscnseLAO9O4iL MOTHERWELL d mwludlopm.cuUm mdvilyraadlm Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That in the event that the equipment becomes redundant, it must be removed and the site reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within one month of the equipment becoming redundant.

Reason: To ensure reinstatement of the site so that there is not an unnecessary over-proliferation of antenna on the roof if they become obsolete.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 28th March 2003 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001)

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams at 01698 302091. Application No: S/03/00470/F UL

Date Registered: 4th April 2003

Applicant: Mr Jabbar 10 Malcolm Street Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI 3HY

Development: Conversion of Integral Garage to Habitable Room and the Erection of a Single Storey Extension to the Rear Elevation.

Location: 10 Malcolm Street Motherwell Lanarkshire MLI 3HY

Ward: 1: Ladywell Councillor Michael Ross

Grid Reference: 27441 5.656484

File Reference: SIPLIBII 3/7/JoD

Site History: No relevant history.

The site is zoned as Undesignated - (Burgh of Motherwell and Development Plan: Wishaw Development Plan - 1953); and as Established Housing Areas (Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations:

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

The applicant seeks planning permission for the conversion of an integral garage to a habitable room and for a single storey extension, projecting up to a maximum of 4.4 metres from the rear elevation, 8.8 metres in width and 3.9 metres in height.

The site is an existing two storey detached dwelling house on the west side of Malcolm Street within an established residential area. The site slopes down from the rear of the dwelling house by approximately 2 metres towards Traction House.

One letter of representation was received from a neighbour, which raised issue regarding overshadowing to garden ground area due to the height difference between the application site and the neighbouring property. In response, it was established that the difference in ground heights is approximately 0.5 metres (maximum) adjacent to the proposed development. Furthermore, calculations indicate that the extension, taking into account the topography of the area, will not result in an adverse loss of daylight to garden ground or windows of the adjacent neighbours. PLANNING APPLICATION No. S/03/0047O/FUL Rodused by rkshire Ranning and Ernironman1 ccundi Madquartars CONVERSION OF INTEGRAL GARAGE AND EXTENSION TO HOUSE Suile 501 neminp HDwe 2 Trya Rmd CUMBERMUW 10 MALCOLM STREET, MOTHERWELL Rp~~t~mlhC*hrc.Surv.ymqpqrlh 057 1.w a h. pmbrim of Um Catdlw d hrM1-W 01236815210 Fax 01236 SI832 s~tiancmm mcrarn -lphi Lhwtbmadrqm~dmidiqr Crwn qyichl Os LlolnceLA09041L * Representatim(s) nd m.yludlopm.rulm olsnllpos..llnp The proposal raises no strategic issues or significant issues in terms of the emerging local plan. Even with the proposed conversion of the integral garage there remains adequate parking provision within the curtilage and the design of the proposed work is in keeping with the dwelling and therefore raises no issues. The extension will not result in overshadowing of adjacent properties or a loss of privacy. It is considered therefore that the proposal as a whole will not have a significant impact on the character of the surrounding area or amenity of adjacent residential properties.

It is recommended that permission is granted,

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the development matches the external appearance of the existing adjoining building and thereby maintains the visual quality of the surrounding area.

3. That not withstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no alterations to the north elevation of the extension hereby permitted, shall take place without the written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail, in order to safeguard the amenity of adjoining neighbours.

4. That before the development hereby permitted is started, the two car parking spaces shown on the approved drawings, shall be provided and the first 2 metres of this access, beyond the limit of the adjoining road, shall be surfaced in an impervious material, and thereby be maintained as parking spaces.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 4th April 2003 Burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw Development Plan - 1953 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001) Letter from Mr & Mrs Ireland,6 Malcolm Street, Motherwell, MLI 3HY received 22nd April 2003.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact John Drugan at 01698 302136. Application No: S/03/00475/FUL

Date Registered: 1st April 2003

Applicant : Mr G Beth 46 Moss Road Wishaw ML2 8PU

Agent D & S Winning Property Consultants 25 Monks Road Airdrie ML6 9QW

Development: Dormer Extension to Dwellinghouse

Location: 46 Moss Road Wishaw Lanarkshire ML2 8PU

Ward: 9: Cambusnethan Councillor Thomas Selfridge

Grid Reference: 281096.655476.

File Reference: S/PL/B/3/6(21 1)/FM

Site History: No relevant site history

Development Plan: The site is covered by residential policies in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified 2001).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

Consultations: None

Representations: 1 Representation Letter

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

Comments:

This planning application seeks planning permission for the erection of a rear dormer extension and installation of two velux roof windows at 46 Moss Road, Cambusnethan.

One letter of objection has been received in connection with the proposal and the comments are detailed in my accompanying report. For reasons contained in my report it is recommended that planning permission is granted.

Recommendation: Grant Subject to the Following Conditions: -

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 24th March 2003

Letter from Freelands Solicitors, 139 Main Street, Wishaw, ML2 7AU received 19th March 2003.

Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified 2001 )

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Fraser Miller at 01698 302087. APPLICATION NO. S/03/00475/FUL

REPORT

Description of Site and Proposal

The application site is a semi-detached single storey dwellinghouse bounded by a flatted development to the north, and a mixture of single storey and two-storey dwellinghouses to the east, south and west.

The applicant is seeking planning permission for the erection of a rear dormer extension and for the installation of two, velux style windows on the front of the dwellighouse. The proposed dormer extension will measure 2.7 metres in height by 5 metres in length. No part of the dormer extension will project beyond the existing ridgeline of the dwelling or beyond the eaves. The proposed velux windows will measure 1 metre by 1 metre and both will be located on the roof of the front elevation and do not cause any implications with regards to loss of amenity or privacy. It is proposed to finish the dormer extension with white dry dash roughcast to match the existing dwellinghouse.

Development Plan

The application raises no strategic issues and the site lies within an area covered by Policy HSG 8 in the Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified 2001), which seeks to protect the established character of the existing housing areas.

Consultations and Representations

No consultations have been carried out with regards to this application.

One letter of objection has been received from the owner of the adjoining property, number 44 Moss Road, in relation to this application. The objection is on the following grounds:

a) Loss of privacy to the rear garden ground of the objectors dwellinghouse. b) Concerned that the construction will be carried out in an inappropriate fashion. c) Concerned that a development of this structure would put at risk the safety of the occupants. d) Concerned about the marketability of the objector’s dwellinghouse. PIan ni ng Assess ment and COnc Ius io ns

The proposed development is one that is appropriate within a residential area and it is considered that the proposed rear dormer extension and the installation of the velux roof windows are acceptable in terms of design, scale and materials.

On the grounds of the objection received, the response is summarised as follows:

a) The proposed dormer extension will change the dwellinghouse form a single storey dwelling to a two-storey dwelling and the loss of privacy that may result would be no different to that experienced by a two storey semi-detached dwellinghouse. b) The proposed dormer extension is viewed as being suitable in the proposed location and the details of the construction of the dormer will be the subject of a building warrant. c) The proposed dormer extension will have to meet the requirements of the Building Scotland Act 1959 as Amended, therefore through the submission of the building warrant any problems that relate to the structure of the original dwellinghouse will be brought to light. d) With regards to the marketability of the objectors property, it can be concluded that this is outwith the remit of planning legislation. 4.3 Taking the above into account and given that other dwellings within this area have a similar type of extension it is recommended that permission is granted subject to the attached conditions.