Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal Agus Bhoid

Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal agus Bhoid

Corporate Services Director: Nigel Stewart

Scotcourt House, 45 West Princes Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BP Tel: 01436 658820 Fax: 01436 658821

27 April 2004

NOTICE OF MEETING

A meeting of the HELENSBURGH & LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE will be held in the VICTORIA HALLS, SINCLAIR STREET, HELNESBURGH on TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2004 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend.

Nigel Stewart Director of Corporate Services

BUSINESS

1. APOLOGIES

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST (IF ANY)

3. PREVIOUS MINUTES

(a) Area Committee - 6 April 2004 (Pages 1 - 10)

(b) Taxi Licensing Policy Development Group - 6 April 2004 (Pages 11 - 12)

(d) Special Area Committee - 21 April 2004 (Pages 17 - 18)

4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(a) Monthly List of Delegated Decisions by the Director of Development Services (Pages 19 - 28)

(b) Planning Application - 28 East Princes Street, Helensburgh (Pages 29 - 38)

(d) Victoria Halls Property Report Update (to follow)

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

(a) Education Development Grants (Pages 41 - 46)

(b) Leisure Development Grants (Pages 47 - 54)

6. OPERATIONAL SERIVCES

(a) Extension of Car Park Charging - Kidston Car Park (Pages 55 - 56)

(b) Helensburgh Pier Car Park - Fireworks Display (Pages 57 - 58)

7. CORPORATE SERVICES

(a) Area Committee Capital Allocation - April 2004 (Pages 59 - 62)

(b) Extract of Taxi Licensing Policy Development Group - 6 April 2004 (Pages 63 - 64)

(d) Scheme of Local Liaison Update - 6 April 2004 (Pages 65 - 68)

8. HELENSBURGH - THOUARS TWINNING COMMITTEE (Pages 69 - 70)

9. NOTICE OF MOTION

(a) Moved by Councillor Stewart (Pages 71 - 72)

HELENSBURGH & LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

Councillor George Freeman (Vice-Chair) Councillor Daniel Kelly Councillor Ronald Kinloch (Chair) Councillor Ellen Morton Councillor Gary Mulvaney Councillor William Petrie Councillor Al Reay Councillor Moyra Stewart Councillor John Tacchi Councillor Eric Thompson

Contact: Lynn Smillie 01436 658820

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MINUTES of MEETING of HELENSBURGH & LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE held in the THE MARRIAGE ROOM, 25 WEST KING STREET, HELENSBURGH on TUESDAY, 6 APRIL 2004

Present: Councillor Kinloch (Chair)

Councillor Freeman Councillor Stewart Councillor Kelly Councillor Tacchi Councillor Mulvaney Councillor Thompson Councillor Petrie

Attending: Lynn Smillie, Area Corporate Services Manager Howard Young, Senior Planning Officer Gordon Sutherland, Area Amenity Manager Alistair MacKenzie, Area Roads Manager Lorna Campbell, Area Community Education Officer Colleen O’Donnell, Council Services Adviser Hugh Blake, Estates Surveyor

Under Section 14 of the Council’s Standing Orders the Chair agreed to consider a Motion as a matter of urgency to allow an immediate response from the Area Committee for referral to the Strategic Policy Committee. It was agreed to take this as item 9 on the Agenda.

Under Section 8 of the Council’s Standing Orders the Chair agreed to consider 2 Additional Items as a matter of urgency due to the need to make a decision immediately. It was agreed to take these items 6d and 10a on the agenda.

The Chair took this opportunity to apologise to members of the public for the omission of Notification of the Area Committee Meeting in the local press.

1. APOLOGIES

Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Morton and Reay.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Councillor Mulvaney declared a non pecuniary interest in item 4(e) – Planning Application, Land North of Feorlinbreck, Garelochhead - as he is the Council’s representative on Dunbritton Housing Association, he left the room and took no part in the discussions of this item.

Councillor Petrie declared a pecuniary interest in item 4(e) – Planning Application, Land North of Feorlinbreck, Garelochhead - as he is a subscripting member of Dunbritton Housing Association, he left the room and took no part in the discussion of this item.

3. PREVIOUS MINUTES

(a) AREA COMMITTEE - 2 MARCH 2004

The Committee approved the Minutes of the meeting of 2 March 2004 as a correct record subject to the following amendments:

Page 1 Remove ‘Councillor Thompson’ from list of those Present. Page 2

Page 5 Item 5(b) Helensburgh Beach Cleaning.

Decision v) should read “That with the exception of ii) above the Area Committee agrees to the proposals contained within the report for 2004/05” and not a) as indicated.

Page 7 Item 7(a) Licensing of Taxis – Determination of Demand.

Should read “Amendment moved by Councillor Stewart and seconded by Councillor Tacchi”.

Page 10 To include Councillor Mulvaney returned to the meeting after discussion of Item 10(c).

4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

(a) MONTHLY LIST OF DELEGATED DECISIONS BY THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Delegated decisions taken by the Director of Development Services with regard to planning applications and building warrants since the last Committee were submitted for information.

Decision

Noted the contents of the report.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 22 March 2004)

(b) PLANNING APPLICATION - DARLEITH HOUSE, DARLEITH ROAD, CARDROSS

03/01983/DET – Mr and Mrs Cant – Detailed Application – Consolidation, part demolition and conversion of ruinous shell to dwellinghouse – Darleith House, Darleith Road, Cardross.

Decision

i) Noted verbal update on flood risk assessment information.

ii) Agreed to approve in principle subject to the determination of conditions and reasons.

iii) Agreed that should objections be received by SEPA to the erection of a temporary bridge that the application be referred back to Area Committee for consideration.

iv) Agreed to delegate the determination of conditions and reasons to the Head of Service, Vice Chair and local member.

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(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 23 March 2004).

03/01985/LIB – Mr and Mrs Cant – Listed Building Application – Consolidation, part demolition and conversion of ruinous shell to dwellinghouse – Darleith House, Darleith Road, Cardross.

Decision

v) Noted verbal update on flood risk assessment information.

vi) Agreed to approve in principle subject to the determination of conditions and reasons.

vii) Agreed that should objections be received by SEPA to the erection of a temporary bridge that the application be referred back to Area Committee for consideration.

viii) Agreed to delegate the determination of conditions and reasons to the Head of Service, Vice Chair and local member.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 12 March 2004)

(d) PLANNING APPLICATION - VICTORIA HALLS, SINCLAIR STREET, HELENSBURGH

03/002203/NID – Argyll and Bute Council – Notice of Intention to Develop – Partial re-roofing of halls using alternative natural slates – Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh.

Decision

i) Agreed that Notification of Intention to develop be granted subject to notification to the Scottish Executive.

ii) Agreed that a detailed report outlining an update of the project and related delay costs be submitted to the next Area Committee by the Area Property Manager.

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Building Control)

Councillors Mulvaney and Petrie left the meeting at this point.

(e) PLANNING APPLICATION - LAND NORTH OF FEORLINBRECK, GARELOCHHEAD

04/00158/DET – Dunbritton Housing Association – Detailed Application – Erection of 14 cottage flats – Land North of Feorlinbreck, Garelochhead.

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Decision

Agreed to delegate to Chair, local member and Councillor Stewart subject to satisfactory flood risk assessment and response from the Director of Roads, SEPA and subject to notification to the Scottish Executive.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 19 March 2004).

Councillors Mulvaney and Petrie returned to the meeting.

(f) PLANNING APPLICATION - A814 MOSS ROAD, CARDROSS

04/00208/ADV – Henry Brothers – Advertisement Application – Erection of two advance signs – A814, Moss Road, By Cardross.

Decision

Agreed to continue consideration to the next meeting of the Area Committee.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 29 March 2004)

(g) PLANNING APPLICATION - NOVAR, SHORE WALK, GARELOCHHEAD

04/00254/DET – Mr and Mrs G Whyte – Detailed Application – Erection of 1½ storey house extension and replacement of existing roof incorporating a 40 degree roof pitch, slates and dormer window – Novar, Shore Walk, Garelochhead.

Decision

To approve the application subject to the conditions and reasons as recommended by the Director of Development Services.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 16 March 2004).

(h) PLANNING APPLICATION - BACK ROAD, CLYNDER

04/0333/DET – Mr and Mrs Hall – Detailed Application – Alteration and extension to dwellinghouse – Tumble Down Cottage, Back Road, Clynder.

Decision

To approve the application subject to the conditions and reasons as recommended by the Director of Development Services.

(Reference: Report by Head of Planning dated 18 March 2004).

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5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

(a) EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Education Development Grants were presented for consideration.

Decision

Two Education Development Grants were determined as follows:

Applicant Narrative Project Grant Cost Awarded

Helensburgh and To provide programme £3920 £1960 Lomond Youth to fill gap in youth Forum provision.

Parklands To provide safe and £10553.14 £7700 Playscheme stimulating programme On the basis of activities over the that an unmet Christmas and New need was Year period. being addressed and without funding initiative wouldnot be viable.

(b) LEISURE DEVELOPMENT GRANT - HELENSBURGH FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL

Leisure Development Grant was presented for consideration.

Decision

i) Noted content of report.

ii) Agreed to encourage the Helensburgh and Lomond Sports Council to submit a leisure development grant application for consideration.

iii) One Leisure Development Grant was determined as follows:

Applicant Narrative Project Grant Cost Awarded

Helensburgh and To grant aid £3000 £3000 Lomond Football Football Festival On the basis of Trust 2004 that the event is being established . as an annual tournament of major significance to both the town and economy of Helensburgh and Lomond area.

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The meeting was adjourned between 11.05 and 11.50 for the Scheme of Local Liaison.

6. OPERATIONAL SERVICES

(a) EXTENSION OF CAR PARK CHARGING

A report to consider whether additional car parks should be included for car park charging within the Helensburgh and Lomond area.

Decision

i) Agreed to recommend to the Strategic Policy Committee not to extend the car parking charges to the listed car parks contained within Appendix 1 of the report with the exception of Kidston Car Park as there were no cost benefits to the Council, as the location of the car parks and the number of spaces available would not be able to generate sufficient income and justify the capital investment.

ii) Agreed to defer determination of Kidston Car Park until the next Area Committee and that the Area Roads Manager submit a report outlining the additional information requested.

iii) Agreed to the extension of existing car park charges in Helensburgh to include Sundays.

Councillor Tacchi requested that his dissent be recorded against decision iii) above.

(b) PROPOSED RE ZONING OF HELENSBURGH PIER CAR PARK

A report to consider changing the boundary between the two Charging Zones A & B of Helensburgh Pier Car Park.

Motion

Agreed to adopt Charging Zone C (225 Charging Spaces, 198 Free Spaces).

Moved by Councillor Freeman Seconded by Councillor Kinloch

Amendment

Agree to adopt Charging Zone D (175 Charging Spaces, 248 Free Spaces).

Moved by Councillor Tacchi Seconded by Councillor Stewart

On a show of hands.

Motion 6 Votes Amendment 2 Votes

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Decision

Agreed to adopt Charging Zone C (225 Charging Spaces, 198 Free Spaces).

A report outlining difficulties in fulfilling the allocation of Capital Funding by the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to the Hermitage Academy Synthetic Pitch and seeking authority to switch a proportion of the allocated sum to alternative proposals which would satisfy the spirit of the original allocation.

Motion

Defer decision until NPDO plans on provision of new playing fields/goal posts have been published, with the exception of replacing defective goal posts at Hermitage Academy.

Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Stewart

Amendment

To approve the recommendations contained within the report.

Moved by Councillor Kinloch Seconded by Councillor Kelly

On a show of hands

Motion 5 Votes Amendment 3 Votes

Decision

Defer decision until NPDO plans on provision of new playing fields/goal posts have been published, with the exception of replacing defective goal posts at Hermitage Academy.

Under Section 3.2.2a of the Council’s Standing Orders the Chair agreed to take the following item of business as a matter of urgency.

(d) HELENSBURGH PIER CAR PARK - HELENSBURGH GRAND PRIX

A report outlining a request from Helensburgh Grand Prix for the exclusive use of all of Helensburgh Pier Car Park for the event to be held on Saturday 14 August 2004 and exclusive use of the major portion of the Car Park on Friday 13 August to allow for the delivery of marquees, car transporters, machinery etc.

Decision

i) Agreed to approve the use of Helensburgh Pier Car Park on Friday 13 Page 8

and Saturday 14 August for the Helensburgh Grand Prix.

ii) Agreed that no charges be made for the use of the Car Park for this event.

7. CORPORATE SERVICES

(a) CCTV UPDATE (VERBAL REPORT)

Lynn Smillie, Area Corporate Services Manager gave a verbal update on the current situation with regard to CCTV and indicated that:

a) The CCTV Trust have reconfigured and have a new scheme in place.

b) The CCTV Trust have agreement for continued power supply arrangements

c) The planning implications of tourist board proposal for Camera 4 is being processed although there has been a short delay whilst all these things have been checked out.

d) The CCTV Trust intends to let the contract during April 2004.

e) An update report would be submitted to May Area Committee by the Head of Democratic Services and Governance.

Decision

To note the contents of the verbal report.

8. NOTICE OF MOTION

Under Section 14.1 of the Council’s Standing Orders the Chair agreed to consider the following Motion as a matter or urgency.

Motion

That the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee recommend to the Strategic Policy Committee that PRESEPT the preferred bidder for the NPDO Schools project be requested to meet with the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to outline their proposals for their area prior to 15 May 2004.

Proposed by Councillor Kinloch Seconded by Councillor Thompson

Decision

Agreed to support the contents of the Motion.

(Reference: Motion by Councillor Kinloch dated 5 April 2004)

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9. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

The Area Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13, Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

(a) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER - CAMPBELL STREET, HELENSBURGH

A report outlining a proposal to impose a Tree Preservation Order with immediate effect on six trees located adjacent to and within the grounds of the property in Campbell Street, Helensburgh.

Decision

Agreed that a Tree Preservation Order be imposed with immediate effect, covering the area as outlined in report.

(b) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER - ARDMORE POINT, CARDROSS

A report outlining a proposal to impose a Tree Preservation Order with immediate effect on an area of woodland at Ardmore Point, Cardross.

Decision

Agreed that a Tree Preservation Order be imposed with immediate effect, covering the areas as outlined in report.

10. CORPORATE SERVICES

Councillors Mulvaney and Petrie left the meeting at this point.

The Area Committee resolved in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 9, Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Under Standing Order 16.2.2 the Chair agreed to consider this report as he was satisfied that a material change of circumstances had occurred.

(a) SALE OF LAND - FEORLINBRECK, GARELOCHHEAD

A report advising of an error contained within the report dated 2 March 2004 titled Page 10

“Proposed Sale of Land – Feorlinbreck, Garelochhead”.

Decision

i) To note the correction within the report.

ii) Agreed to instruct the Director of Corporate Services to conclude the sale of the land for the agreed amount.

(Reference: Report by Director of Corporate Services dated 1 April 2004).

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

MINUTES of MEETING of the TAXI LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP held in the THE MARRIAGE ROOM, 25 WEST KING STREET, HELENSBURGH on TUESDAY 6 APRIL 2004

Present: Councillor Freeman (Chair), Councillor Kinloch, Councillor Kelly, Councillor Mulvaney, Councillor Stewart ,Councillor Tacchi and Councillor Thompson

Attending: Lynn Smillie Area Corporate Services Manager Peter Robertson Chief Solicitor Colleen O’Donnell Council Services Adviser

Apologies: Councillor Reay

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

2. REMIT OF TAXI LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

An extract from the 2 March 2004 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee regarding the establishment of a Taxi Licensing PDG to undertake a review of the current system of licensing taxis and private hire vehicles within the Helensburgh and Lomond Area.

Motion

As Councillor Freeman has clearly and publicly expressed views which are anti- sympathetic to the taxi trade he should agree to remit chairmanship of this PDG to the Chair of the Area Committee.

Moved by Councillor Thompson Seconded by Councillor Tacchi

At this stage Councillor Freeman stepped down in favour of Vice Chair, Councillor Mulvaney who took over and chaired the remainder of the meeting.

Decision

Agreed to recommend to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to disband the Taxi Licensing PDG and to retain the status quo in which each taxi licence application will be examined on its own merits and assessed against the test of No Significant Unmet Demand. Page 12

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

MINUTE of SPECIAL MEETING of the PROPERTY ISSUES POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP held in the MARRIAGE ROOM, 25 WEST KING STREET, HELENSBURGH on WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2004 AT 3.00PM

Present: Councillor Ronnie Kinloch (Chair)

Councillor Gary Mulvaney Councillor John Tacchi Councillor Moyra Stewart

Attending: Andy Law Director of Operational Services Lynn Smillie Area Corporate Services Manager Howard Young Senior Planning Officer Nick Allan Estates manager

Also Attending: Councillor Daniel Kelly Councillor William Petrie

Apologies: Councillor George Freeman Councillor Ellen Morton Councillor Eric Thompson Councillor Al Reay

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None

2. MINUTES

The Minutes of the Property Issues Policy Development Group of Monday 26 January 2004 were approved as a correct record.

EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

Prior to discussion of the following items of business it was unanimously agreed to pass the following resolution:

“That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland ) Act 1973, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for these items of business on the grounds that they may involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 9 of Part 1 of schedule 7A to the Act”

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3. EXTRACT HELENSBURGH & LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

The extract outlined the decision by the Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee on 2 March 2004 and consideration of letter received from the Helensburgh Community Centre Trust.

Decision

i). Noted content of letter.

ii). Agreed to clarify position of feasibility study financial support by the Council.

iii). Agreed that the Chair, Local Member and Lorna Campbell (Area Community Education Officer) meet with representatives of the Helensburgh Community Centre Trust

4. UPDATE REPORT ON FEASIBILITY STUDY – HELENSBBURGH OFFICE RATIONALSIATION

a) Site Visit – 22 March 2004

Outlining the additional information received from East Renfrewshire Council regarding their new Office build in Barrhead

Decision

i) Noted content of information.

ii) Noted the costings of the building.

b) Alternative Specification & Costings

A report and presentation advised the group of the amended Helensburgh Council Office accommodation design proposal, which reflected discussions from the last meeting.

Decision

i) Noted amended deign proposals and agreed that the Conceptual design reflected the aspirational requirements of a new office building.

ii) Noted estimated costings and related development options.

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iii) Agreed to continue determination of Conceptual design until after Yellow book Draft Strategic Proposition Presentation meeting on the 27 April 2004.

iv). Agreed that prior to finalising recommendations to move the project forward the necessary procedures had to be considered.

v). Agreed to hold Policy Development Group meeting prior to the May 2004 Area Committee to undertake iii) & iv) above.

5. OPTIONS TO PROPERTY ARRANGEMENTS

A report identifying the options to take regarding lease arrangements with West Dunbartonshire Council

Decision

i) Noted the report

ii) Agreed recommendations contained within the report.

6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Friday 30 April at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber. Page 16

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

MINUTE of SPECIAL MEETING of the HELENSBURGH & LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE held in the MARRIAGE ROOM, 25 WEST KING STREET, HELENSBURGH on WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 2004 AT 2.30PM

Present: Councillor Ronnie Kinloch (Chair)

Councillor Gary Mulvaney Councillor John Tacchi Councillor William Petrie Councillor Moyra Stewart

Attending:

Lynn Smillie Area Corporate Services Manager Howard Young Senior Planning Officer

Apologies:

Councillor George Freeman Councillor Ellen Morton Councillor Daniel Kelly Councillor Eric Thompson Councillor Al Reay

Under the terms of Council’s Standing Order 16 the Chairman confirmed that he was satisfied that a material change of circumstances had occurred and ruled that item 2 Planning Application – Back Road Clynder be considered by the Area Committee

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

None.

2. PLANNING APPLICATION - BACK ROAD CLYNDER

04/0333/DET Mr and Mrs Hall – Detailed Application –Alternation and Extension to Dwelling House – Tumble To Down Cottage, Back Road, Clynder

Decision

1. Noted content of supplementary report 1

2. To approve the application subject to the conditions and reasons as recommended be the Director of Development Services

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App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision

04/00532/DET Mr And Mrs Cassidy 26/03/2004 15/04/2004 PER 8 Crawford Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9DL

Extension to Dwelling

04/00475/DET Mr And Mrs Stevens 24/03/2004 14/04/2004 PER 41 Redgauntlet Road Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7TR Erection of conservatory

04/00472/NMA Mr M V Taylor 18/03/2004 31/03/2004 PER 4 Albert Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7SG

NMA to 03/00972/DET - repositioning of garage and straightening rear garage wall and creating two smaller 04/00457/DET Mr R Ferdinand 16/03/2004 14/04/2004 PER 108 West Princes Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8XD Alterations to shop and installation of new shop front

04/00450/DET Mr And Mrs Normington 15/03/2004 02/04/2004 PER 20 Blackhill Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9HR

Extension to dwelling

04/00436/DET Denis McIvor 12/03/2004 31/03/2004 PER Mamohr Main Road Cardross Dumbarton G82 5JX

Erection of porch

04/00408/DET T J Holden 08/03/2004 31/03/2004 PER 19 Mill Road Cardross Dumbarton G82 5PQ

Change of use of vacant land to garden/formation of new access and hardstanding 04/00395/LIB Mr And Mrs Plenderleith 08/03/2004 08/04/2004 PER 2 Adelaide Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7AF

Installation of replacement windows

04/00390/DET NTL 05/03/2004 31/03/2004 PER NTL Rosneath Tower Rosneath Helensburgh Dunbartonshire Installation of telecommunications equipment

PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED 16 April 2004 Page 1 of 3 Page 20 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND

App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision

04/00373/DET Mr And Mrs S Lincoln 04/03/2004 25/03/2004 PER 37 Loch Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8PZ

New dormer window

04/00363/DET Mr And Mrs Plenderleith 03/03/2004 08/04/2004 PER 2 Upper Adelaide Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7HT Installation of replacement windows

04/00361/DET Mr J Hutchinson 04/03/2004 29/03/2004 PER 19 Victoria Road Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7RT

Extension to dwellinghouse

04/00330/DET Ms A Conlon 26/02/2004 29/03/2004 PER 38 South King Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7DX Erection of conservatory

04/00328/DET Robert MacIntyre 26/02/2004 26/03/2004 PER Meikle Rahane Farm Rosneath Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0QW Improve agriculture land by importion of soil and sub soil 04/00308/OUT Graham Falconer 24/02/2004 29/03/2004 PER Smiddy House Oakfield Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0EW Erection of 2 dwellinghouses

04/00298/DET Mr And Mrs P G A Noblett 23/02/2004 30/03/2004 PER 8 West Montrose Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9NB Erection of conservatory

04/00293/ADV Nationwide Building Society 23/02/2004 26/03/2004 PER Nationwide Building Society 15 - 17 Colquhoun Square Helensburgh Dunbartonshire Replacement panel to existing sign and replacement projecting sign 04/00267/DET Mrs A McGowan 23/02/2004 22/03/2004 PER 31 Church Place Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8DY Installation of replacement windows

PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED 16 April 2004 Page 2 of 3 Page 21 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND

App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision

04/00256/DET Tania Foad 17/02/2004 26/03/2004 PER Roseneath Post Office The Clachan Rosneath Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0RF Erection of fence

04/00218/DET Mr And Mrs S P Slader 11/02/2004 25/03/2004 PER Nordheim Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0EL Demolition of existing house and erection of replacement dwelling 04/00211/GDC Ministry Of Defence 12/03/2004 30/03/2004 PER Garelochhead Training Camp Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire Provision of two new PAU accommodation units

04/00210/COU Cardross Estates Ltd 20/02/2004 26/03/2004 PER 53 Sinclair Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8TG

Change of Use from Class 1 to Class 2

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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE

03/01002/EXT Luss Estates Company 05/06/2003 20/06/2003 07/04/2004 WARREF

Rear extension to workshop 1

Inverbeg Holiday Park Luss Alexandria Dunbartonshire G83 8PD 03/01249/EXT Mr James Adam 04/07/2003 19/08/2003 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Side extension to dwelling and retrospective rear extension. Old School House Muirlands Alexandria Dunbartonshire G83 8RB 03/01349/MTP Mr Andrew Lauder 21/07/2003 06/08/2003 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Conversion of existing garage to form dwelling

2 West Rossdhu Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9LW 03/01604/ERD MacFarlanes (Hel) Ltd 29/08/2003 23/09/2003 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of six town houses

32/34 Glasgow Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8DA 03/01982/EXT Mr And Mrs P Mundie 29/10/2003 08/12/2003 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of first floor extension

34 Loch Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8PZ

03/02221/ERD Mr And Mrs Hall 05/12/2003 27/01/2004 29/03/2004 WARAPP

Erection of detached dwellinghouse

Plot 12 Barbour Road Kilcreggan Helensburgh Dunbartonshire 04/00078/AOW Mr Colin McArthur 16/01/2004 29/01/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01115/EXT

7 Ferniegair Avenue Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8HB

04/00084/ALT Lyleston House Residents 19/01/2004 28/01/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Septic tank and total soak-away

Lyleston House Cardross Dumbarton G82 5HF

04/00112/ALT Mr And Mrs Martin 22/01/2004 04/02/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Alterations on upper floor to provide wc and ensuite and installation of french doors on lower floor 22 Abercromby Crescent Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9DX

WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 16 April 2004 Page 1 of 5 Page 24 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING CONTROL DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND

CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE

04/00114/ALT Mr And Mrs S Thomson 22/01/2004 04/02/2004 29/03/2004 WARAPP

Attic conversion to form bedrooms and shower room

141 West Princes Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8EZ 04/00179/LOC Susan Grant 30/01/2004 26/03/2004 COMF

Letter of Comfort -Alteration to form patio doors and removal of pantry walls in kitchen 12 Caldwell Place Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8RH 04/00234/EXT Mr Laurenson 06/02/2004 18/02/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of conservatory to rear of house

18 East Abercromby Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7SQ 04/00260/ERD Mr And Mrs S P Slader 11/02/2004 02/03/2004 07/04/2004

Demolition of existing house and erection of replacement dwellinghouse Nordheim Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0EL 04/00291/AOW Mr And Mrs McGilp 17/02/2004 15/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Alteration to 03/00165/ALT

Riversdale Church Avenue Cardross Dumbarton G82 5NS 04/00312/AOW Mr And Mrs C Irvine 19/02/2004 02/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of unheated conservatory and associated works.

The Bungalow Portincaple Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0ET 04/00333/AOW Pikrevni Investments Ltd 23/02/2004 17/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to warrant 03/00313/ERC

Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel Luss Alexandria Dunbartonshire 04/00335/AOW Mr And Mrs Murray 23/02/2004 17/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01725/ALT

Myrtle Cottage Rosneath Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0PZ 04/00368/ERD Osborne Interiors Ltd 25/02/2004 24/03/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of flatted development (12 units)

187 - 189 West King Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire

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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE

04/00372/MTP Mrs Joy Farrow 26/02/2004 03/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

5 Ashton Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7JT

04/00380/AOW Mr And Mrs T Kidd 27/02/2004 06/04/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01240/ALT

176 West Princes Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8EY 04/00381/AOW Mr John Milnes 27/02/2004 15/03/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01075/MTP

3 Mclachlan Road Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9BX

04/00393/ALT Raymond Marshall 01/03/2004 03/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

ALterations to toilet to form shower room

36 Hillside Road Cardross Dumbarton G82 5LX

04/00402/AOW Mr And Mrs Thomas 02/03/2004 14/04/2004 14/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 03/01275/ALT

Ardenlea Cumberland Road Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8RX 04/00403/ALT Mr And Mrs Scott 02/03/2004 24/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Alteration to dwellinghouse - (en-suite shower room)

48 Ardencaple Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8PT

04/00405/ALT Mrs M Ross 02/03/2004 14/04/2004 14/04/2004 WARAPP

Alteration to dwellinghouse - Disabled Application

Shiemara Shore Road Kilcreggan Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0HJ 04/00406/ALT Mrs Provan 02/03/2004 14/04/2004 14/04/2004 WARAPP

Alteration to dwellinghouse - Disabled application

4 Upland Road Garelochhead Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 0BB 04/00414/EXT Mr J Hutchinson 03/03/2004 17/03/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Extension to dwellinghouse

19 Victoria Road Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7RT

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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE

04/00420/ALT Mr And Mrs Hepburn 03/03/2004 14/04/2004 14/04/2004 WARAPP

Alteration to dwellinghouse (Building up back door) - RETROSPECTIVE 33 Charlotte Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7SE

04/00455/AOW Mr And Mrs Steer 09/03/2004 22/03/2004 22/03/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01428/ALT

23 Macleod Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9QS

04/00461/DEM DCW Limited 10/03/2004 11/03/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Demolition of existing cottage

14 East King Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7QQ

04/00489/LOC Mrs Catherine S Gibson And Mrs Linda A Gatley 12/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Property Inspection - Ensuite bathroom, new door to ensuite, door from bedroom to bathroom, block off door 5 West Lennox Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9AB 04/00525/ALT Mr Roger Ferdinand 16/03/2004 18/03/2004 22/03/2004 WARAPP

Formation of wc in shop

108 West Princes Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8XD 04/00548/AOW Mr And Mrs Logan 18/03/2004 02/04/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/00544/ALT

7 Granville Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7HN

04/00568/ALT Loch Lomond Golf Club 22/03/2004 05/04/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Installation of new cocktail bar counter in existing room

Rossdhu House Luss Alexandria Dunbartonshire G83 8NT

04/00569/AOW John Paterson 22/03/2004 02/04/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/01304/ALT

White House Main Road Cardross Dumbarton G82 5JY

04/00576/ALT Mr Paul Flint 22/03/2004 24/03/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Alterations to dwelling

3 Empress Drive Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8QL

WARAPP=Building Warrant Approved WARREF=Building Warrant Refused WARWIT=Building Warrant Withdrawn COMF=Letter of Comfort issued COMFR=Letter of Comfort refused EXEMPT=Exempt Building Warrant LOCWIT= Letter of Comfort withdrawn SUPERS=Superceded by new Building 16 April 2004 Page 4 of 5 Page 27 Argyll and Bute Council Development Services BUILDING CONTROL DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND

CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISION AND SITE ADDRESS DATE

04/00595/ALT S Barlass 24/03/2004 06/04/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Alterations to bathroom

68 Colquhoun Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 9JR

04/00601/EXT Mr And Mrs P Hammond 24/03/2004 06/04/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Erection of conservatory [Heated]

Glenbrook Torwoodhill Road Rhu Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8LE 04/00615/AOW Mr D Williams 29/03/2004 02/04/2004 07/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 04/00154/ALT

137 East Clyde Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7AA 04/00623/AOW Miss A Dolan 29/03/2004 07/04/2004 13/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 03/00461/EXT

7 Mcauslan Place Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 7LS

04/00643/AOW Brian Law 31/03/2004 06/04/2004 08/04/2004 WARAPP

Amendment to 02/00860/ALT

107 West King Street Helensburgh Dunbartonshire G84 8DQ

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19th April 2004

Reference Number: 04/00285/COU Applicants Name: Mr Reza Gharib Application Type: Change of Use application Application Description: Change of use of ground floor shop (Class 1) to restaurant (Class 3) and erection of extension and flue. Location: Ground floor shop at 28 East Princes Street, Helensburgh

(A ) THE APPLICATION

(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:

- Change of use of ground floor shop (Class 1) to restaurant (Class 3). - Erection of single storey extension and flue to rear of tenement.

(B) RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions and reasons listed overleaf.

• Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the former Victoria Wine shop in East Princes Street to a restaurant (Class 3). A single storey extension to the rear of the tenement and an external flue are also part of the proposal. The extension would measure 5 metres by 5.15 metres and would be clad in tiles and render. The flue would be attached to the roof of the rear extension and would terminate 1 metre above the tenement eaves in compliance with the Head of Public Protection’s requirements. • In terms of policy the premises are located within the town centre in a Prime Retail Frontage area where Policies R1A and R2A of the Dumbarton District Wide Local Plan apply. Policy R1A encourages retail and commercial development to be located in the town centre and the proposal is consistent with this policy. Policy R2A however seeks to restrict the use of existing prime retail shop frontage premises to Class 1 (shop) uses. The proposal is for a change of use from Class 1 to Class 3 (food and drink) and this does not comply with currently adopted policy. The proposal is therefore contrary to the provisions of the Dumbarton District Wide Local Plan. • As Members will be aware the consultative draft of the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan has been published. I am advised by the Development (Policy) Section that in terms of emerging policy the application site will no longer be a ‘Prime Retail Frontage’. Within the emerging Local Plan the site will be within an Edge of Town Centre location and there are therefore no policy constraints on the change of use proposed. The Development (Policy) Section suggests that in this particular case the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft) is highly material in the assessment of this proposal and have raised no objections to this application on policy grounds. In these circumstances I would agree with the

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Development (Policy) Section that the emerging Local Plan policy is a material consideration and would recommend that a minor departure from current policy be approved. • Two letters of representation have been received (see appendix) raising issues of amenity, noise, odour, light, traffic, parking, litter, anti-social behaviour and over-provision of restaurants/takeaways in the vicinity. These issues, which are material considerations, have been addressed in the appendix section of the report and I am satisfied that they do not provide sufficient or sustainable grounds for refusal.

(D) CONCLUSION

Planning permission is sought for a change of use of a vacant shop premises on East Princes Street to a restaurant (Class 3) with the erection of a rear extension and flue also part of the proposal. The application site is currently part of the Prime Retail Frontage area of Helensburgh town centre where change of use to restaurants (Class 3) are not normally permitted. The proposal is therefore contrary to adopted Local Plan policy. However, the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft) proposes to remove this part of East Princes Street from the Prime Retail Frontage area thus eliminating the policy concerns relating to this development. In the new Local Plan Class 3 restaurant uses are seen as complementary uses to the town’s core retail function. I am satisfied therefore that the emerging Local Plan policy is a material consideration sufficient in this case to justify a minor departure from current policy. Two letters of representation have been received from neighbours raising objections to this proposal. No objections have however been received from consultees and I am satisfied that the proposal will not have a significant detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties. The premises are located within a busy commercial street within Helensburgh town centre and the provision of a restaurant is considered acceptable in terms of amenity. The application is recommended for approval subject to the conditions and reasons overleaf.

(E) REASONED JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPARTURE

The proposal constitutes a departure from Policy R2A of the Dumbarton District Wide Local Plan in that it proposes a change of use from a shop (Class1) to a restaurant (Class 3) within a Prime Retail Frontage area. Policy R2A seeks to ensure that existing shops within the Prime Retail Frontage area of Helensburgh are retained to ensure the continued viability of the town centre. However, the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft) proposes to remove this part of East Princes Street from the Prime Retail Frontage area thus removing the policy concerns relating to this development. Although not yet adopted policy it is considered that in assessing this proposal the Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft) is highly material. In this instance it is considered that emerging policy does justify a minor departure from Policy R2A.

(F) PAN 41 HEARING

The proposal is a minor departure from adopted policy and having regard to Planning Advice Note (PAN) 41 consideration must be given to holding a formal Hearing. In this case given that only 2 letters of representation have been submitted, I consider that a PAN 41 Hearing is not required in this instance.

Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control 19th April 2004

Author: Lisa Cameron 01436 658886

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Contact: Howard Young 01436 658888

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CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 04/00285/COU

1. Standard

Reason: Standard.

2. Full details of the proposed refuse collection facilities for the restaurant including their location shall be submitted for the further written approval of the Planning Authority prior to the change of use hereby approved taking place.

Reason: To ensure that the location and type of refuse facilities are adequate in the interests of visual and residential amenity.

3. Development shall not begin until samples of materials to be used on the external surfaces of the extension hereby approved and in the construction of the flue including the colour of any paint finish has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Development shall thereafter be carried out using the approved materials or such alternatives as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to integrate the development into its surroundings.

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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 04/00285/COU

A. POLICY OVERVIEW

In terms of Section 25 of the Act the following development plan policies are applicable.

Dumbarton District Wide Local Plan

Policy R1A

The existing shopping hierarchy within the Plan area will be supported by encouraging and generally restricting retail and commercial developments to sites within the existing town centre shopping areas defined on the Proposals Map and those development opportunity sites identified in Schedule R1, subject to conformity with other local plan policies with the exception of proposals acceptable under the terms of Policy R1B. Other uses will be favourably considered within two centres (except on sites identified as retail opportunities in Schedule R1) providing they do not conflict with Policies R2A and DC1.

Policy R2A

In the existing ground floor retail units along those prime retail frontages identified in Maps R1 and R2 within Dumbarton and Helensburgh town centres, the Council will only permit those uses within Class 1 (Retail) of the Use Classes Order and will resist the conversion of vacant shop premises to non-retail uses. Within these identified prime frontages, existing non-retail uses may be retained.

Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft)

Policy B2

(a) Within ground floor frontage premises in the ‘core shopping areas’ (see the settlement plans for Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Lochgilphead, Oban and Rothesay) change of use from Use Class 1 (Shops) premises or other uses to Use Class 3 (Food or Drink), public house or hot food takeaway use is consistent with this policy.

(b) Within these ground floor frontage premises change of use from Use Class 3 (Food and Drink) or from public house or from hot food takeaway to any use other than a Use Class 1 (Shops) or Use Class 3 (Food and Drink) or public house or hot food takeaway use is contrary to this policy unless it is demonstrated that:

1. the premises have been vacant for more than one year despite reasonable attempts to market the property or business or

2. the development is part of a wider building refurbishment or redevelopment which, in the view of the planning authority, will add value to the economic vitality or built environment of the town centre.

B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS

(i) Site History

02/02085/COU – Change of use of ground floor shop and 1st floor flat to restaurant (withdrawn) 03/00524/COU - Change of use of ground floor shop and 1st floor flat to restaurant including rear extension (withdrawn) 03/02232/COU – Change of use of ground floor shop to restaurant (withdrawn)

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(ii) Consultations

1. Head of Public Protection (memo dated 1st March 2004) – The proposed layout with the kitchen to the rear and necessary ventilation ducting up above roof level, is to my satisfaction. 2. Area Roads Manager (memo dated 19th April 2004) No objections. 3. Development (Policy) Section (memo dated 14th April 2004) The site is located within the existing town centre area as designated by the Dumbarton District Wide Local Plan. As such Policies R1A and R2A apply. Policy R1A states that other uses will be favourably considered in existing town centre areas as long as they comply with Policy R2A. Policy R2A states that proposals for change of use of shops can be supported only when they do not involve the loss of retail units on the ground floor of the prime retail frontage. This site is located within the prime retail frontage of Helensburgh and so this proposal conflicts with Policy R2A. However, in terms of the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft), I can confirm that this site’s status as prime retail frontage has been removed and the site is located within the Edge of Town Centre. The Consultative Draft Plan contains no policies that would preclude the approval of this proposal in land-use terms. I would suggest that the new Argyll and Bute Local Plan (Consultative Draft) is highly material in the assessment of this proposal and so raise no objections to the proposal.

(iii) Publicity and Representations

The application was advertised in terms of Article 9 (vacant land), as bad neighbour development and as a potential departure from Policy R2A of the adopted Local Plan (overall closing date 26th March 2004)). To date two letters of objection have been received from the following individuals.

1. J. Grundy, 34 East Princes Street, Helensburgh (letter dated 4th March 2004) 2. S. Lippiatt, Flat 4, 34 East Princes Street, Helensburgh (letter dated 31st March 2004)

Points of Objection (Summary)

a. There are already several eateries in close proximity on this short street.

Comment: The site is within the commercial core of the town where Class 3 restaurant uses normally predominate.

b. The proposal will result in more congestion than already exists both day and night.

Comment: The Area Roads Manager has no objections to the proposal in terms of traffic generation or road safety.

c. The extension will block light to the patio area of the neighbouring garden. Comment: The extension may have some effect on direct sunlight levels to the neighbouring back court area at certain times of the day. The orientation of the tenement and the position of the proposed extension suggest that in the summer months when the backcourt area is most used it is only late evening sunlight that may be affected. The extension is however relatively modest in size and height and there are other rear extensions in the vicinity. I am therefore of the opinion that the loss of light, in this instance, is not sufficient to justify refusal of the application.

d. The disposal of restaurant waste could become a further environmental problem. Comment: The Head of Public Protection has no objections to the proposal.

e. The proposal will give rise to odour nuisance Comment: The Head of Public Protection is satisfied with the ventilation arrangements proposed.

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f. The proposal will result in noise nuisance especially with late hours of business. It will also cause noise problems from the kitchen (from the extractor fan and normal kitchen noise) and at the front entrance (with people arriving and leaving), Comment: The Head of Public Protection has no objections to the proposal. The premises are located in the town centre area of Helensburgh where commercial uses and leisure facilities are concentrated. The area is therefore naturally likely to be noisier in the evening than other locations.

g. The proposal will have an adverse impact on the living standards of residents as there is already a variety of late night premises on the street i.e. public house, fast food takeaway, off license, train station, taxi rank, betting shop etc. East Princes Street is presently one of the busiest areas of the town and frequently experiences incidents requiring police presence. Comment: See point f. above. Anti-social behaviour or criminal activities are matters for the Police.

h. The proposals will result in an increase in traffic that will require parking facilities in an area where parking is already difficult for residents. Comment: The Area Roads Manager has no objections to this proposal.

i. Will the restaurant be licensed to serve alcohol or play music and if so what will be the hours of operation and the maximum decibel level permitted? Comment: The application forms indicate that the applicant would intend to apply for a restaurant license. Whether this would be granted is a matter for the licensing board. The playing of music would be a matter for the proprietor of the restaurant. Any complaints about the noise levels generated by the restaurant would be a matter for the Council’s Head of Public Protection.

j. East Princes Street is already littered and this restaurant proposal will further exacerbate this problem. Comment: A restaurant use is not likely to generate significant amounts of litter however littering is a matter for the Police and the Council’s Amenity Services Department.

(iv) Applicant’s Supporting Information (summary)

The applicant acknowledges the possibility of perceived conflict with the zoning of this part of East Princes Street in the adopted Local Plan which seeks to protect the retail frontages on ground floor premises within the commercial centre of Helensburgh. Nevertheless for the following reasons he believes that his proposal, on what are the outskirts of the commercial centre, will benefit rather than detract from the commercial welfare of the town centre.

With regard to the applicable policies it seems as though Policy R2A which relates to the ground floor may initially appear to be contravened whilst on the other hand it accords with Policy R2B relating to upper floor premises.

Given the complexity of the proposals vis à vis the two policies it is essential to ask what the policies seek to achieve. The Local Plan states that the aims of this policy are to ensure that new development does not threaten the commercial viability of the town centre, ensure that development is readily accessible by public transport as well as cars and ensure that it will enhance the quality of the shopping environment (to allow it to compete with nearby locations) and avoid the creation of dead frontages. To ensure that it also does not result in a loss of vitality or viability to one of the town’s main streets. It is the applicant’s opinion that whilst parts of town centres can become overrun with the clustering effect of hot food takeaways, solicitors and banks etc these are nevertheless an essential requirement of retail centres. Of equal important to the town’s vitality but of lesser impact in terms of dead retail frontages are restaurants. In towns such as Helensburgh, which suffer from a leakage of local retail expenditure but endeavour to capitalise on tourist expenditure, restaurants are one means of encouraging more frequent and longer stays in the town.

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Comment: This supporting statement was submitted as part of the first application (reference 02/02085/COU). It related to the change of use of both the shop unit that is part of the current application and to the first floor flat above. The applicant wishes this information to go forward in support of the current application but Members should be aware that the proposal is now for the change of use of only the ground floor shop unit and the erection of a rear extension and flue.

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 14th April, 2004

PLANNING APPEAL DECISION: INSTALLTION OF TIMBER TOP HINGE CASEMENT WINDOWS AND REVERSIBLE TIMBER TILT WINDOWS WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION 3 OF PLANNING PERMISSION 01/01418/COU AT KEPPOCH COTTAGES, CARDROSS (03/01986/VARCON)

1.0 SUMMARY

This report advises on the recent appeal decision by the Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit, relative to the Council’s refusal of planning permission for the installation of alternative timber windows at the above property without compliance with Condition 3 of planning permission 01/01418/COU. The Reporter has dismissed the appeal.

2.0 RECOMMENDATION

Members are asked to note that the appeal has been dismissed.

3.0 REPORT

Members will recall that planning permission was granted for the change of use of outbuildings at Keppoch Cottages to turn four small dwellinghouses into four larger properties (01/01418/COU). As part of that permission a condition was attached (Condition 3) requiring any new doors to be of timber construction and any new windows to be timber sash and case.

Alternative windows of a different style were installed and a retrospective application submitted to allow for these without compliance with Condition 3 (03/01986/VARCON). This was subsequently refused.

An appeal was subsequently lodged with the Scottish Executive. After an exchange of written submission, a Reporter conducted a site inspection on 10th March, 2004. A decision has now been issued, dismissing the appeal.

The Reporter considered that the main issues to be determined were whether the development, without compliance with the condition in contention, would be consistent with the relevant provisions of the development plan, and if not, whether an exception to these provisions was justified by other material considerations.

On the first issue, the Reporter considered that due to the number, sizes and shapes of the window openings, they were, together with the dormer windows, the dominant architectural feature in the visible elevations of the property.

Central to the Scottish Executive’s policy of sustainable development is the safeguarding of the built heritage, of which Keppoch Cottages is a modest but distinctive example in the local area. In this regard the Reporter considered that, due to the use of non-traditional detailing, the non-structural astragals, the sizes and profiles of the timber sections and the opening light mechanisms used, it had resulted in window proportions which bear no resemblance to those of a traditional timber sash and case window in period with the building. He therefore found that the architectural integrity of the building was significantly compromised by the installation of the non-traditional windows contrary to adopted Local Plan Policy H12.

Turning to the second issue (material considerations), he stated that sash and case windows have been traditionally designed to hinge inwards for cleaning purposes and have been extensively

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installed in Scottish tenemental buildings. He therefore could give no weight to the appellants need for reversible tilt windows, in order to comply with the building regulations, as a material consideration.

Against this background he found that the proposal was not consistent with the relevant provisions of the development plan and that there were no material considerations to justify the exceptional grant of planning permission. Consequently, the Reporter dismissed the appeal.

4.0 IMPLICATIONS

Policy: None Financial: None Personnel: None Equal Opportunities: None

Angus J Gilmour Head of Service Planning Services 14 April 2004

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH/LOMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES AREA COMMITTEE COMMUNITY REGENERATION May 2004

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME 2004/2005

1. SUMMARY

1.1 The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee has an allocation of £26,267 for financial year 2004-2005 to fund applications for Education Development Grants within the area.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the Committee note the balance of £16607.00 remaining and considers the attached application.

3. DETAILS

3.1 The main purpose of the Education Development Grant Scheme is to support learning opportunities which promote social inclusion, active citizenship and lifelong learning. Applications for support to provide childcare services in the voluntary sector, although normally considered for assistance by the Childcare Partnership, can also be considered under the Educational Development Grant Scheme.

3.2 Applications for the Scheme can, therefore, be considered under the headings of

• Community Education

• Childcare

The specific criteria is outlined in the Assistance to Voluntary Organisations pack.

3.3 Appendix 1 outlines the applications received.

For further information please contact Lorna Campbell 01436 670481

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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2004/2005

Allocation £26,267

Organisation Amount Amount Amount Balance as Requested Recommended Granted of May 2004

Helensburgh and £ 1960.00 £ 1960.00 £ 1960.00 £ 24307.00 Lomond Youth Forum

Enable Ch Cmttee/ £10553.14 £ 7700.00 £ 7700.00 £ 16607.00 Parklands Playscheme

Cove & Kilcreggan £ 200.00 £ Nil £ £ Literary Society

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ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ASSESSMENT FORM

Applicant: Cove & Kilcreggan Literary Society Scheme: Educational Development Grant Project: Local courses/ talks (around 20 talks Cost: £300 annually) – topics including Requested: £200 Literature, Culture, Travel, Recommended Nil environment, history and the Arts. Other Funding: £100 From own Funds

General Criteria - (Key: Y – Yes; N – No; N/A – Not Applicable) SMART Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status Y checked Applicant’s expertise & resources Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y adequate for project Work has not started on project N/A Audited Accounts checked Y

Non-political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y

Volunteer training demonstrated N Open membership demonstrated Y

Registered under Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A 1989 Project is consistent with Council Y priorities

Project Funding N/A Application within 50% N Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Of total costs Statutory permissions obtained. N/A Provision for on-going running & N/A maintenance checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion N/A checked

Additional Information The society has over the past few years had funding support reduced from the ‘Scottish Book Trust’, it seems however to be successful in bringing in fees and other sources of income to cover expenditure. Bank reserves currently stand around £1000 and having spoken to the treasurer, this is not committed for any specific costs. The group did receive a grant a couple of years ago for £200 at the end of the council’s financial year. Since this is the start of the new financial year and more ‘needy’ applications may come forward, the group could be encouraged to re-apply for a grant at a later stage if they are in a position when they are more in need of financial support.

Specific Criteria • The ‘Literary Society’ is run by a voluntary management committee to promote opportunities/ provision locally

• Promoting Social Inclusion by addressing rural disadvantage and participants ability to travel to learning opportunities (limited transport)

• Provision of learning opportunities in a rurally isolated community.

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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH/LOMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES AREA COMMITTEE COMMUNITY REGENERATION May 2004

LEISURE DEVELOPMENT GRANT SCHEME 2004/2005

1. SUMMARY

1.1 The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee has an allocation of £22,300 for financial year 2004-2005 to fund applications for Leisure Development Grants within the area.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1 That the Committee note the balance of £19,300 remaining and consider the attached application.

3. DETAILS

3.1 The main purpose of the Leisure Development Grant Scheme is to grant aid events,sports and arts projects to provide development opportunities which will have a positive impact on community life.

3.2 Applications for the Scheme can, therefore, be considered under the headings of

• Events and Arts Projects

• Sports Projects

The specific criteria is outlined in the Assistance to Voluntary Organisations pack.

3.3 Appendix 1 outlines an application received for consideration at the May 2004 Area Committee meeting.

For further information please contact Lorna Campbell 01436 670481

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HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE LEISURE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2004/2005

Allocation £22,300

Organisation Amount Amount Amount Balance as Requested Recommended Granted of April 2004

Helensburgh and £ 3000.00 £ 2000.00 £3000.0 £19300.00 Lomond Football Trust

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ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ASSESSMENT FORM

Applicant: Peninsula Paths Scheme: Leisure Development

Project: Administration costs Cost: £555.00 Requested: £530.00 Recommended £277.50 Other Funding:

General Criteria - (Key: Y – Yes; N – No; N/A – Not Applicable) SMART Objectives demonstrated Constitution/non-profit making status Y checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources Fundraising/contribution to the project adequate for project Y N Work has not started on project Audited Accounts checked N Y Non-political activity Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Y Volunteer training demonstrated Open membership demonstrated Y Y Registered under Children Act Sponsorship agreements checked 1989 N/A N/A Project is consistent with Council priorities Y

Project Funding Application within 50% Ownership/leasehold checked Of total costs N N/A Statutory permissions obtained. Provision for on-going running & N/A maintenance checked N Three written estimates submitted Publicity plans for A&B inclusion N/A checked N

Additional Information Peninsula Paths is a countryside access forum created in October 2002 to improve access and pathways on the Peninsula and Garelochhead. The Forum works in partnership with organisations such as the MOD, Tillhill Economic Forestry, Lower Clyde Greenspace and local landowners. The Forum is presently in the process of commissioning a Feasability study into creating a 10 km path from Kilcreggan to Garelochhead. Lower Clyde Greenspace has agreed to fund this study.

The Forum is managed by a Voluntary Committee and openly encourages volunteers to help with projects.

The application states that future administration costs will be built into project funding applications. Funders such as ‘Forward Scotland’ will be approached for future projects. Specific Criteria (if planned projects are successful)

• Attract external funding • Encourage tourism through improved facilities • Increase opportunities for physical recreation and activity

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ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ASSESSMENT FORM

Applicant: Rhu and Shandon Gala Committee Scheme: Leisure Development Grant

Project: Rhu and Shandon Gala Day Cost: £5400 Requested: £2300 Recommended: £2000 Other Funding: £3100 (from own sources and fund raising).

Non-political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y

Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated Y

Registered under Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A 1989 Project is consistent with Council Y priorities

Project Funding N/A Application within 50% Ownership/leasehold checked Of total costs Statutory permissions obtained. Provision for on-going running & maintenance checked Three written estimates submitted Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked

Additional Information

The Gala day provides a focal point to bring the communities of Rhu and Shandon together and offers social, leisure and informal educational opportunities for all age groups. The Gala day last year attracted over 1000 people from a variety of backgrounds and age groups to the local area.

Specific Criteria • Community Development opportunities exist with a voluntary management committee being responsible for all aspects of the project. • With over 1000 visitors to last years Gala a local demand for the event is apparent. • Some monies raised are released back into the local community and to voluntary groups (including donations to the Scouts and Kanga Rhu play group). • Local people and many out with the area are encouraged to visit Rhu. • Social, leisure and informal learning opportunities are available throughout the day. • Collaborative working and links made with a number of different organisations.

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Argyll & Bute Council Helensburgh & Lomond Operational Services Area Committee Roads & Amenity Services 4 May 2004

Extension of Car Park Charges – Kidston Car Park

1. Summary

This report provides additional information with regard to Kidston Car Park as requested by the Area Committee at its meeting of 6th April 2004 (Agenda item 6a, 6.4.04).

2. Recommendations

That members decide if car parking charges are to be imposed in Kidston Car Park.

3. Background

At the Area Committee meeting on 6th April 2004 members requested further information in respect of introducing car park charges to Kidston Car Park.

The cost of installing one ticket machine on a kerbed plinth, together with the necessary signing and a permanent power supply would be approximately £5,500 - £6,000. (A firm quotation for the power supply is not available at this time and an estimate of about £1500 is included in the above figure).

However, no estimate of income is available and members should be particularly mindful of possible displacement of parking to adjacent residential roads.

Attention is also drawn to paras 3 and 4 of the Background section of the previous paper (Agenda item 6a, 6.4.04).

Charges in Kidston Car Park may also adversely affect any future proposals for improvements to facilities in this area.

4. Implications

4.1 Policy – Review of Councils Parking and Income Distribution Policy. 4.2 Financial – Any additional charges will increase income generated. 4.3 Personnel – None. 4.4 Equal Opportunities – None. 4.5 Legal – Orders will need to be promoted to allow charges to be made.

For further information contact Alister Mackenzie (01436 658864)

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Argyll & Bute Council Helensburgh & Lomond Area Committee Operational Services Roads & Amenity Services 4 May 2004

Helensburgh Pier Car Park – Firework Display 6th November 2004

1. Summary

A request has been received from Helensburgh & Lomond District Round Table for permission to host the Bonfire in Helensburgh pier car park (behind the swimming baths) and to utilise the main pier for the Fireworks Display.

They intend to close off the car park with the help of the Police on the evening of Friday 5th November 2004 until the end of the display on Saturday 6th November 2004.

As their activities will deprive shoppers and visitors of the greatest area of free parking in the town centre they have also requested the suspension of parking charges on Saturday 6th November 2004 in the remainder of this car park and in the Sinclair Street Car Park.

2. Recommendations

i. That the Area Committee approve the request from Helensburgh & District Round Table to host the Bonfire and Fireworks Display in Helensburgh Pier Car Park on Saturday 6th November 2004.

ii. That the Area Committee agree that no charge be made for use of the car parks, as in previous years. iii. That the area Committee do not suspend charges in the remainder of the Pier Car Park or in the Sinclair Street car park, as in previous years.

3. Implications

Policy: None Financial: If charges are not imposed, the granting of this request will result in loss of approximately £200.00 to the Council. Personnel: None Equal Opportunity: None Legal: None

For further information contact Alister Mackenzie (01436 658864)

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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

CORPORATE SERVICES 4 MAY 2004

HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE - CAPITAL FUNDING ALLOCATION

1. SUMMARY

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Capital Funding projects for the Helensburgh and Lomond Area for 2003/2004 and to confirm the budget for the Capital Funding Allocation for 2004/2005 as at 1 April 2004.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1 Note the content of the report

2.2 Note the update on projects approved in 2003/4 as outlined in Appendix 1

2.3. Note the Capital Funding Allocation Budget for 2004/2005 as at 1 April 2004 as £18,784.50

3. DETAILS

3.1 Between April and November 2003 the Area Committee approved Capital projects from the designated Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Allocation Budget £252,232.50.

3.2 Appendix 1 outlines the projects, which have been completed within the financial year 2003/4 and highlights the outstanding projects, still to be finalised. (N.B. any associated budget for the outstanding projects will be transferred as ‘slippage’ into the 2004/5 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Allocation Budget)

3.3 The December 2003 Area Committee agreed to reallocate £7,700 of the Capital Allocation Budget for the provision of Helensburgh Road signs at the Arden Roundabout, however the Scottish Executive have confirmed they will not approve this project. In addition the Area Committee agreed to continue consideration of the outstanding Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Allocation Budget £9,827.50.

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replace the defective goals posts (£3K) therefore £7k for this project will be transferred as ‘slippage’ into 2004/5 budget and £10,000 has been set aside for the Helensburgh Town Centre and Waterfront initiative.

3.5 Recognising all of this the current balance of Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Allocation Budget for 2003/4 is £7,527.50 (N.B. this does not include the projects outlined in Appendix 1) and this balance will be transferred as ‘slippage' into the 2004/5 budget.

3.5 The Head of Strategic Finance has advised that further capital receipts from the disposal of assets has been achieved and that £11,257 has been allocated to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Allocation Budget for 2004/5.

3.6 Therefore the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee – Capital Funding Allocation budget for 2004/5 as at 1 April 2004 is £18,784.50

3.7 At the time of finalising this report information was still being obtained regarding the legalities of allocating capital funding to the Nursery Street Play Area for consideration by the May Area Committee, it is the intention that this information will either be issued prior to the area committee meeting or tabled on the day.

4. IMPLICATIONS

Policy: All of the proposed projects meet the criteria for the utilisation of the Area Committee Allocations.

Financial: In all cases the projects will be financed within the Area Committee’s Capital Allocation and Capital Receipts.

Personnel: Appropriate officers will be involved in project co- ordination.

Equal Opportunities: None

For further information contact: Lynn Smillie, Area Corporate Services Manager

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Appendix 1

HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND CAPITAL ALLOCATION PROJECTS 2003/4

UPDATE APRIL 2004

AMOUNT PROJECT ALLOCATED PROJECT STATUS

Victoria Halls – Main Hall £10,000 Completed Lighting/Stage

Street Signs for the £16,000 Completed remainder of the Helensburgh and Lomond Area

East King Street Pitches £ 55,000* Completed

Hermitage Academy £7,000 Project deferred Synthetic Pitch

Hermitage Academy £3,000 Not completed Goal Posts

Arden Roundabout Tourism £ 7,700 Project not possible due to Signage decision by Scottish Executive

Hermitage Play Park Area £21,352** Not Completed

Rhu Play Park £17,000** Not completed

Bendarroch Play Park Area £16,672** Not completed

Cardross Crematorium road £18,617** Not Completed repairs

Kirkmichael Play Area £10,360** Not completed

Helensburgh Swimming £ 15,000** Not completed Pool Procurement of Vehicle £44,650** Completed Activated LED Signs

* includes capital budget carried over from 2003/4 **slippage to 2004/5 Capital budget

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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

TAXI LICENSING – POLICY 4 MAY 2004 DEVELOPMENT GROUP ______

EXTRACT FROM MINUTES OF THE TAXI LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP HELD ON 6 APRIL 2004 ______

2. REMIT OF TAXI LICENSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP

An extract from the 2 March 2004 Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee regarding the establishment of a Taxi Licensing Policy Development Group

Decision

Agreed to recommend to the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to disband the Taxi Licensing Policy Development Group and to retain the status quo in which each taxi licence application will be examined on its own merits and assessed against the test of No Significant Unmet Demand

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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

CORPORATE SERVICES 4 MAY 2004

SCHEME OF LOCAL LIAISON – LOCAL LIASION MEETINGS ACTION POINTS UP TO 6 APRIL 2004

SUMMARY

The purpose of this report is to outline the items recorded at the Area Liaison Meetings up to 6 April 2004, which require action.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

Note the contents of the report.

3. DETAILS

3.1 The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on 4 February 1997 approved the Helensburgh and Lomond Scheme of Local Liaison.

3.2 The purpose of the Scheme of Local Liaison is to develop a link between the Community and the Area Committee to enable individual members of the public and representatives of community organisations to work in partnership with the elected members and officers.

3.3 The majority of items raised at the Local Liaison Meeting are answered and dealt with through the course of the Meeting however there are items, which require further investigation or direct action, by an officer.

3.4 At the April 2004 Helensburgh and Lomond Local Liaison Meeting it was agreed: -

(i) That the Area Corporate Services Manager reinstate a monthly Action Report stating action to be undertaken, the person to undertake the action and the timescale to address the issue.

3.5 The action points up to 6 April 2004 are contained within Appendix 1.

3.6 Although not all of the items raised at the Local Liaison Meeting require direct action it is important to highlight that Area Liaison Meeting do provide an opportunity for local community organisations and individuals to raise items directly with Councillors and Officers. The issues and strength of views raised do influence the Council’s decision-making process, as this enables officers and Councillors to Page 66

obtain at first hand, local views from communities within the Helensburgh and Lomond Area.

4. IMPLICATIONS

Policy: The recommendations contained in the report implement one of the key elements of the Council’s Scheme of Decentralisation.

Finance: No specific financial provision is made in the Revenue Budget for the cost of supporting Local Liaison Groups.

Personnel: The Scheme of Decentralisation states that the Council will nominate a lead officer to take responsibility for the assisting in the administration and development of Local Liaison Groups and that other officers of the Council would be expected to attend meetings of the Groups either on a regular basis from time to time as required.

Equal Opportunities The guidelines for the composition of the Local Liaison Groups states that particular consideration should be given to ensuring that they are as representative as possible of all sections of the community.

For further information contact Lynn Smillie 01436 658820

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Appendix 1 ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE SCHEME OF LOCAL LIAISON

Local Liaison Meeting Items Being Investigated April 2004

Reference ISSUE ACTION TIMESCALE Number CM a 04.04.2004 Capital Allocation Area Corporate Services Before end of Victoria Halls Manager to investigate and April 2004 reply direct to Mr. Dance

CM b04.04.2004 Local Liaison Area Corporate Services Immediately Recording Manager to reinstate procedures CM c04.04.2004 Internet access of Area Corporate Services Immediately area committee Manager to investigate papers. CM d02.05.2000 Cost of Victoria Area Property Services May 2004 Area Halls work Manager to submit report to Committee May area committee

CM e07.06.2000 Restriction of Taxi Area Corporate Services Report to Cllr Licence Plates Manager to investigate Freeman

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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL HELENSBURGH AND LOMOND AREA COMMITTEE

CORPORATE SERVICES 4 MAY 2004

HELENSBURGH – THOUARS TWINNING COMMITTEE

1. SUMMARY

The purpose of this report is to nominate an Elected Member from the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee on to the Helensburgh – Thouars Twinning Committee

2. RECOMMENDATIONS

2.1 Note the content of the report

2.2 Agree to nominate a member from the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to the Helensburgh – Thouars Twinning Committee

3. DETAILS

3.1 The President of the Helensburgh – Thouars Twinning Committee has requested that the Area Committee nominate an Elected Member from the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to the Helensburgh – Thouars Twinning Committee.

3.2 From the communication received the Twinning Committee have stated that they would really appreciate having the expertise of one of the local councillors in attendance at their meeting.

4. IMPLICATIONS

Policy: None Financial: None Personnel: None

Equal Opportunities: None

For further information contact: Lynn Smillie, Area Corporate Services Manager

Telephone: 01436 658820

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