Planning and Regulatory Sub Committee 18 October 1999

Irvine, 18 October 1999 - At a Meeting of the Planning and Regulatory Sub-Committee of Council at 10.00 am.

Present David Munn, Elizabeth McLardy, Elisabethe Marshall, David O’Neill and John Sillars.

In Attendance A. Fraser, Principal Legal Officer (Legal and Regulatory); R. Forrest, Principal Planning Officer (Development and Promotion); and M. McKeown, Administration Officer (Chief Executive).

Chair Mr Munn in the Chair Apologies for Absence Ian Clarkson, Samuel Gooding and Robert Rae.

1. Arran Local Plan Area (a) N/01/99/0312: Sliddery: Jets Patroon (site to north of)

Mrs P Turner, Jets Patroon, Moor Road, Sliddery has applied for planning permission for the erection of two detached dwellinghouses at Jets Patroon (site to north of), Sliddery. An objection has been received from W & M McAllister, Echedh-na-Greusaicag, Moor Road, Sliddery.

Having considered the terms of the objection, the Sub-Committee agreed (a) to refuse the application for the following reasons:-

(1) that the proposed development would be contrary to Policy HOU5 of the adopted Local Plan, in that the proposal would be located in the Countryside area with no justification for being there in terms of the above policy, and would constitute an unwarranted intrusion into the form and character of the settlement and countryside to the detriment of the amenity it affords; and

(2) if granted, a damaging precedent would be set for the development of similar sites, which would further detract from the form and character of the settlement and surrounding countryside.

; and (b) that a review of the village boundary at Sliddery, and other similar sized settlements, form part of the process of review of the Isle of Arran Local Plan when it is undertaken.

(b) N/01/99/0421: Sliddery: Corricravie: Park House (site to east of)

Mrs J McAllister, Park House, Corriecravie has applied for planning permission to erect a dwellinghouse at Park House (site to east of), Corriecravie, Sliddery.

After a full discussion the Sub-Committee agreed (a) to continue consideration of the application to the next meeting of the Committee; and (b) that Planning Officers seek further information from the applicant regarding her plans for her existing property.

Page 1 2. Irvine/ Local Plan Area (a) N/01/99/0175: Irvine: Kilwinning Road (site to north of)

Dr and Mrs Wood have applied for planning permission for the erection of dwellinghouse and felling of trees/hedges in Irvine No 2 Tree Preservation Order at site to north of 65 Kilwinning Road, Irvine.

The Sub-Committee agreed to grant the application, subject to the following conditions:-

(1) that prior to the commencement of the development the applicant shall submit for the written approval of North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority details of the proposed external finishes;

(2) that only the trees and hedges identified on the landscaping site plan by the hatched circle and yellow infill and numbered as per the Scottish Woodland Ltd report dated 12/05/99 shall be removed, and all other existing trees and hedges shall be retained and protected by suitable fencing during construction works details of which shall be agreed in writing with North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works;

(3) that prior to the commencement of any works details of additional trees/hedge(s) to be planted shall be submitted for the written approval of North Ayrshire Council which approved trees/hedge(s) shall be planted within six months of the completion of the house and any plants which are dying, severely damaged or diseased within 5 years from planting shall be replaced by similar trees/hedge(s) to the satisfaction of North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority;

(4) that the diversion of the Red Burn shall be in an open ditch except for underneath the access road where a 1200mm diameter culvert 5m in length shall be installed, details of which shall be submitted and agreed in writing with North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works;

(5) that surface water shall be excluded from the septic tank; and

(6) prior to any works to install the septic tank the details and siting of the tank shall be agreed in writing with North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority, which septic tank shall be sited within 30 metres from a suitable hardstanding surface.

(b) N/01/99/0461: Irvine: 5a Riverway: Riverway Retail Park

Dawn Developments Ltd, Western House, Monkton Road, Prestwick have applied for planning permission for the formation of a 10,000 sq feet Class 1 (Food) Retail Unit at 5(a) Riverway, Irvine.

The Sub-Committee agreed to grant the application, subject to the following conditions:-

(1) that the use shall be for the purposes of a discount supermarket as defined in the letter dated 1 October, 1999 from the applicant, and for no other purpose;

(2) the premises shall be occupied by a single user;

(3) that prior to the occupation of the unit, the applicant shall submit details of (i) the method to be employed in controlling the use of shopping trolleys; and (ii) the design and location of trolley bays, for the written approval of North Ayrshire Council; and

(4) that notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) () Regulations 1984 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) the express consent of North Ayrshire Council as Planning Authority shall be required

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(c) N/01/99/0367: Kilwinning: 77 Duddingston Avenue

S Figgit, 77 Duddingston Avenue, Kilwinning has applied for planning permission for the erection of a 1.83 metre high fence at 77 Duddingston Avenue, Kilwinning. Objections have been received from G & D McCorgray, 75 Duddingston Avenue, Kilwinning, C Gurney, 79 Duddingston Avenue, Kilwinning and Mr & Mrs R Howie, 59 Duddingston Avenue, Kilwinning.

Having considered the terms of the objections, the Sub-Committee agreed to grant the application.

3. North Coast and Cumbraes Local Plan Area (a) N/01/99/0332: : Meigle: Thirdpart Farm (ROC Post)

John Burleigh, 20a John Wilson Street, Greenock has applied for planning permission for the erection of a single storey cottage at Thirdpart Farm (ROC Post), Meigle, Skelmorlie.

The Sub-Committee agreed to refuse the application on the following grounds:-

(1) that the proposed development would be contrary to Policies ENV2, ENV3, and ENV4 in the adopted North Coast and Cumbraes Local Plan in that (i) the proposed dwellinghouse would represent prominent and sporadic development within the Countryside and Renfrew Hills (West) Regional Scenic Area for which there is no specific locational need, which would be detrimental to the amenity of the area and would establish an undesirable precedent for other similar developments; and (ii) it would be contrary to the Council’s adopted Rural Design Guidance by reason of its siting, design and external appearance.

The meeting ended at 10.25 a.m.

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