PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - 4 June 2003
Motherwell, 4 June 2003 at 11 am.
A Meeting of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
PRESENT
Councillor J. Coyle, Convener; Councillors Lafferty and Wilson, Vice-Conveners; Provost Connelly; Councillors Barrie, Brooks, Burns, Cameron, Devine, Gemmell, Gorman, Gormill, Gray, Griffin, Holloway, Homer, Irvine, Lyle, McGhee, J. McGuigan, McKendrick, McKenna, Maginnis, W. Martin, Moran, M. Murray, Saunders and Wallace.
CHAIR
Councillor J. Coyle (Convener) presided.
IN ATTENDANCE
The Chief Committee Services Officer; Director of Planning and Environment, Service Manager (Planning and Development), Development Control Manager and the Strategic Planning Manager.
ALSO IN ATENDANCE
In respect of item 3:- Councillor G. Murray.
APOLOGIES
Councillors Gordon, Hogg and McCabe.
Prior to consideration of Planning Application N/03/0001O/FUL, Councillor Maginnis declared an interest and took no part in the determination of this application.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS INDEX
1. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 4 June 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment on applications submitted for planning permission.
With regard to planning application N/03/000423/OUT 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 site at recreation ground, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, the Development Control Manager advised the Committee of late representations from Mr. J. Hope, 50 Whitehill Avenue, Stepps requesting a site visit and hearing prior to final determination of the application.
With regard to planning application C/03/00030/OUT for the erection of a residential development (in outline) on land east and south of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path, Carnbroe Road, Coatbridge, the Development Control Manager advised the Committee of late representations from the undernoted which had been submitted following the preparation of the report:-
Alison Noble, Development Planning Partnership (on behalf of SDMP), 144 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow; J. McKillion, Carnbroe Residents and Tenants Association, 18 Duns Path, Carnbroe, Coatbridge, and Mclnally Associates, Planning and Development Consultants, 6 Newton Place, Glasgow.
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Decided:
(1) that with regard to planning application N/03/000423/OUT 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 at Recreation Ground, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, the late representations be noted;
(2) that with regard to planning application C/03/00030/OUT for the erection of a residential development (in outline) on land east and south of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path, Carnbroe Road, Coatbridge, the late representations be noted, and
(3) that the applications be otherwise dealt with in accordance with the Annex to this Minute subject to the conditions contained within the report by the Director of Planning and Environment.
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION CONSULTATION 02l03626lDC - STORAGE AND RECYCLING OF INERT MATERIALS ON SITE ADJACENT TO THE M73lCOATBRIDGE ROADlMANSE ROAD, SWINTON, GLASGOW
2. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 4 June 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising the Committee of a consultation received from Glasgow City Council requesting comments on a planning application submitted retrospectively to that authority for the storage and recycling of inert material on a site close to North Lanarkshire Council’s boundary at Bargeddie; (2) summarising the proposals; (3) indicating that the proposals represented a departure from the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000, and the Monklands District Local Plan 1991, in that they represented an inappropriate use in the greenbelt, and (4) recommending that the Committee advise Glasgow City Council that this Council object to the application as it is contrary to the above Plans and would have a significant impact on visual amenity and potentially on traffic safety.
Decided: that the Director of Planning and Environment advise Glasgow City Council that North Lanarkshire Council object to the application on the grounds that it is contrary to both the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan and the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and would have a significant impact on the visual amenity and potentially on traffic safety.
EASTFIELD ROAD, CUMBERNAULD - CONFIRMATION OF FOOTPATH STOPPING UP AND DIVERSION ORDER
3. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 25 April 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) seeking authority to confirm and implement the Stopping Up and Diversion Order relating to a section of footpath to the north side of Eastfield Road, Cumbernauld which had been promoted under delegated authority on 23 April 2003; (2) outlining the background relative thereto; (3) indicating that the Stopping Up and Diversion Order had been advertised as required and, as no objections had been received within the statutory 28 day period, the Council was able to confirm and implement the Stopping Up and Diversion Order.
Consideration was also given to oral representations made by the local Member, Councillor G. Murray who was in attendance for this item.
Decided: that the Director of Administration in conjunction with the Director of Planning and Environment confirm and implement the unopposed Stopping Up and Diversion Order in relation to the footpath to the north of Eastfield Road, Cumbernauld.
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COATBRIDGE TOWN CENTRE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2 PROPOSALS 4. Under reference to paragraph 18 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 23 January 2002, there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 28 April 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) updating the Committee on progress towards a site start on Phase 2 of the proposed Environmental Improvements to Coatbridge Town Centre; (2) summarising the sustainability implications; (3)outlining the background relative thereto and summarising the works which remained outstanding, and (4)recommending that the Committee agree (a) that tenders for the proposed works on Phase 2 of the Coatbridge Town Centre Environmental Improvement Scheme be issued; (b) that i.D. Consultants be appointed to undertake detailed design work on the section of Main Street between Church Street and The Fountain and from Main Street along Muiryhall Street, Baird Street, Church Street, Academy Street, St. John’s Street, Sunnyside Road, and South Circular Road, and (c) to note that Phase 1 of the Coatbridge Environmental Improvements had been nominated for and selected as a Best Practice Project for the Forward Scotland Study on Best Practice in Local Environment Action 2003.
Decided:
(1) that tenders for the proposed works on Phase 2 of the Coatbridge Town Centre Environmental Improvement Scheme be issued;
(2) that i.D. Consultants be appointed to undertake detailed design work on the section of Main Street between Church Street and The Fountain and from Main Street along Muiryhall Street, Baird Street, Church Street, Academy Street, St. John’s Street, Sunnyside Road, and South Circular Road, and
(3) that it be noted that Phase 1 of the Coatbridge Environmental Improvements had been nominated for and selected as a Best Practice Project for the Forward Scotland Study on Best Practice in Local Environment Action 2003.
TENDER ACCEPTANCE - INVESTMENT IN SMALL COMMUNlTlESlLOCALES
5. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 13 May 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1)advising the Committee of tenders received in respect of works identified under the Small Communities and Locales Initiative; (2)outlining the background relative thereto; (3)indicating that the lowest tender which was that submitted by Land Engineering Limited in the amended sum of f99,963.97 had been consistently and competitively priced and was recommended for acceptance; (4) intimating that funding for the work had been identified within the Planning and Environment Capital Budget under the heading “Investment in Small Communities and Locales” and a sum of f100,000,identified in the 2003/2004 budget, had been supplemented by the carry forward of f64,046from the previous year giving a total budget of f164,046,and (5) recommending that the Committee (a) accept the tender submitted by Land Engineering in the amended sum of f99,963.97; (b) authorise spending of f106,755.67 (inclusive of fees) from the 2003/2004 budget to implement environmental improvement works, and (c) note that the details of further proposals will be submitted to the Committee in due course.
Decided:
(1) that the Director of Administration be authorised to accept the tender submitted by Land Engineering Limited in the amended sum of f99,963.97;
(2) that the expenditure of f106,755.67(inclusive of fees) be authorised from the 2003/2004 budget to implement the environmental improvement works, and
(3) that it be noted that details of further proposals will be submitted to the Committee for consideration in due course.
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PETITION - TRAFFIC AT THE REAR OF BARONS TOWER, MOTHERWELL
6. There was submitted a report dated 14 May 2003 by the Director of Administration (1) advising Members of the receipt of a petition from residents of Barons Tower, Motherwell, requesting the provision of traffic calming measures in the area, and (2) recommending that the Committee note the terms of the petition.
Decided: that consideration of the matter be continued pending the submission of a further report by the Director of Planning and Environment.
SPP3 PLANNING FOR HOUSING, PAN38 HOUSING LAND (REVISED 2003) AND PAN67 HOUSING QUALITY
7. There was submitted a report dated 20 May 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) advising Members of the issue by the Scottish Executive, of new policy advice and guidance on good practice on the provision of new housing developments; (2) drawing attention to changes to previous advice that had implications for the Council; (3) outlining the background relative thereto; (4) summarising the policy guidance, and (5) recommending that the Committee note the report.
Decided: that the report be noted.
FORTH AND CLYDE CANAL - PROGRESS AND POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES
8. With reference to paragraph 15 of the Minute of the meeting of this Committee held on 14 March 2001, there was submitted a report dated 4 June 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment (1) informing the Committee of the current position with regard to the Forth and Clyde Canal Millennium Link Project, part of which runs through North Lanarkshire; (2) indicating that, in order to maximise the potential social, economic and environmental benefits of the Millennium Link, a Forth and Clyde Canal position statement was currently being prepared with consultants commissioned in partnership with Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire, to prepare a Canal Framework and Action Plan for the Forth and Clyde Canal in North Lanarkshire and surrounding area; (3) indicating that a North Lanarkshire Millennium Link Group comprising of North Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire and British Waterways was being re-established to lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of the Canal; (4) that a position statement and FrameworWAction Plan would be prepared to provide the context and focus for the sustainable development of the canal and its surrounding areas; (5) summarising the background relative thereto, and (6) recommending that the Committee note the report.
Decided: that the progress made on maximising the potential benefits of the Millennium Link and the re-establishment of the North Lanarkshire Millennium Link Group be noted.
INDEX OF PLANNING APPEALS AND APPLICATIONS TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS
9. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 12 May 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment advising the Committee of recent planning applications which the Scottish Ministers have indicated they wish to determine.
Decided: that the report be noted.
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INDEX OF PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICE APPEALS DECISIONS
10. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 12 May 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment advising the Committee of recent decisions in respect of planning appeals and enforcement notice appeals.
Decided: that the report be noted.
INDEX OF PLANNING APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICE APPEALS LODGED WITH THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS
11. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 12 May 2003 by the Director of Planning and Environment advising the Committee of planning appeals and enforcement notice appeals lodged with the Scottish Ministers.
Decided: that the report be noted.
REMIT FROM SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE OF 24 MARCH 2003 - PROPOSED LANE CLOSURE BETWEEN COLTNESS AVENUE AND AUCHTERBURN ROAD, ALLANTON, SHOTTS
12. Under reference to paragraph 3 of the Minute of the meeting of the Housing and Technical Services Committee held on 24 March 2003, there was submitted a report by the Director of Housing and Property Services seeking approval for the closure of the lane bounding 30 Coltness Avenue and the rear of 10-14 Auchterburn Road, Allanton, Shotts.
Decided:
(1) that it be noted that the Housing and Technical Services Committee had recommended closure of the lane between Coltness Avenue and Auchterburn Road, Allanton, Shotts;
(2) that the Director of Planning and Environment be authorised to commence closure procedures in respect of the lane, and
(3) that the report be otherwise noted.
REMIT FROM THE POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF 25 MARCH 2003 - SERVICE DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE SCRUTINY PANEL - REVIEW REPORTS (TRADING STANDARDS SERVICE)
13. Under reference to paragraph 14 of the Policy and Resources Committee held on 25 March 2003, there was submitted a report (docketed) dated 6 March 2003 by the Chief Executive (1) presenting the conclusions of the Service Delivery and Performance Scrutiny Panel on its review of the Trading Standards Service, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report, and (2) seeking approval of the draft review report and action plan for this service.
Decided:
(1) that the conclusions of the Service Delivery and Performance Scrutiny Panel review of the Trading Standards Service be noted, and
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(2) that in terms of the review of the Trading Standards Service, the Director of Planning and Environment report on progress in respect of the undernoted to the Planning and Environment (Protective Services) Committee on a quarterly basis:-
(a) action to be taken to improve performance in order to meet the targets of indicators specified by Audit Scotland;
(b) the acquisition and effectiveness of an alternative IT recording system;
(c) the introduction of adequate I.T. Training Programmes for all members of staff;
(d) revised operational procedures to prevent any future backlog of inputting and to ensure that inputting of data into the IT system is undertaken timeously;
(e) management arrangements for recording complaints and enquiries; (9 the progress of a Best Value Review on Trading Standards Service which is to be undertaken, and
(9) achievement in meeting the targets specified in the improvement plan in order to meet the requirements of the Audit Scotland recommendations.
CONFERENCES
14. There was submitted a report (docketed) dated 19 May 2003 by the Director of Administration advising the Committee that 12 invitations had been received in respect of attendance at conferences and seeking that consideration be given to these invitations.
Decided:
(1) that the Council be represented at the undernoted conferences, viz:- Conference Venue Date Attendance Is CCW Working? Leicester 18 June 2003 3 Members Planning a Summer School Bangor 6-9 September 2003 4 Members
and
(2) that otherwise no attendance be authorised.
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ANNEX
Application No: N/02/01500/OUT
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson
Development/Locus: Development comprising housing, hotel, golf course and club house, holiday chalets and leisure facilities (part site) (outline) (repeat application) - Auchinstarry Farm, Auchinstarry, Kilsyth.
Decision: Refuse.
Application No: N/03/0001OlFUL
Applicant: North Lanarkshire CCTV Limited
Development/Locus: Installation of CCTV cameras - Cumbernauld Town Centre, Central Way, Town Centre, Cumbernauld.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00017/FUL
Applicant: Mr. J. Carlin
Development/Locus: Construction of a dwellinghouse and garage - Plot 3, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N1031002261FUL
Applicant: Dunedin Property Investment Company Limited
Development/Locus: Change of use of a former ice rink to retail units and associated improvements to the building and its immediate surroundings - former Ice House, 8 St. Mungo’s Road, Town Centre, Cumbernauld.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00240/FUL
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Dudek
Development/Locus: Construction of a dwellinghouse and garage - Plot 2, High Barrwood Road, Kilsyth.
Decision: Grant.
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Application No: N/03/00262/FUL
Applicant: Scottish Newcastle Retail
DevelopmentlLocus: Extension and alterations to public househestaurant - Crowwood House Hotel, Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00283/FUL
Applicant: Dickie Homes Limited
DevelopmentlLocus: Construction of seven dwellinghouses -West House, 2 Main Street, Chryston.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00286/FUL
Applicant: Mr. J. McLaughlin and Miss R. Bell
DevelopmentlLocus: Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse - 45 Glen Clova Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00287/FUL
Applicant: Cumbernauld Youth Fellowship
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of fence and extensic to car park - WRVS Hall, Fleming Road, Seafar, Cumbernauld.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00289/OUT
Applicant: Mr. J. Scott
DevelopmentlLocus: Construction of dwellinghouse - site adjacent to the Covenanter Filling Station, Stirling Road, Kilsyth.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: N/03/00402/FUL
Applicant: Orange PCS Limited
DevelopmentlLocus: Installation of four microwave dishes - 1 Tay Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld.
Decision: Grant.
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Application No: N/03/00423/0UT
Applicant: Russell Ellerby, Commercial Partnership Manager PPP Project
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of primary school, public library, community centre and seven-a-side floodlit multi-purpose synthetic pitch for dual use with community - site at Recreation Ground, Cumbernauld Road, Stepps.
Decision: Site visit and hearing.
Application No: N/03/00493/FUL
Applicant: Mr. To
DevelopmentlLocus: Change of Use of dwellinghouse to Shop (Class 1) - 134Stoneyett Road, Moodiesburn.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: C/02/01665/REN
Applicant: Brandon Homes
DevelopmentlLocus: Residential development comprising 58 two bedroom apartments with associated car parking - 59-109 High Street, Airdrie.
Decision: Grant - subject to conclusion of Section 75 Agreement.
Application No: C/03/00030/0UT
Applicant: Bellway Homes (Scotland) Limited
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of residential development (in outline) - land east and south of Calderview Avenue and Peebles Path, Carnbroe Road, Coatbridge.
Decision: Site visit and hearing.
Application No: C/03/00133/FUL
Applicant: Islamic Society of Airdrie and Coatbridge
DevelopmentlLocus: Change of use of residential flat to office - 279 Muiryhall Street, Coatbridge.
Decision: Refuse.
Application No: C/03/0029O/FUL
Applicant: Marlow Ropes Limited
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of fencing and enclosure a, roadway within existing yard - Block ... ~rlow Ropes Limited, Greenhill Industrial Estate, Coatbridge.
Decision: Grant.
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Application No: C/03/00321/FUL
Applicant: Dr. Greg Cantwell
DevelopmentlLocus: Change of Use from Class 1 Shop to Dental Surgery - 88C Woodside Street, Coatbridge.
Decision: Continue.
Application No: C/03/00332/FUL
Applicant: Mr. Abid
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of hot food take-away - 71-73 Rosebank Terrace, Bargeddie.
Decision: Refuse.
Application No: C/03/00386/FUL
Applicant: George Milne
DevelopmenWLocus: Erection of ancillary dwellinghouse - 19 Centenary Avenue, Airdrie.
Decision: Refuse.
Application No: C/03/00420/FU L
Applicant: William Ewart
DevelopmenWLocus: Single storey extension to rear of dwellinghouse - 4 Lavelle Drive, Coatbridge.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: C/03/00437/OUT
Applicant: Russell Ellerby, Commercial Partnership Manager PPP Project
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of secondary school, community centre, sports complex and floodlit multi-purpose synthetic pitches for dual use with the community - Palacecraig Street, Coatbridge.
Decision: Grant - subject to referral to the Scottish Ministers (Council’s interest).
Application No: C/03/00440/0UT
Applicant: Russell Ellerby, Commercial Partnership Manager PPP Project
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of joint campus primary schools and floodlit, multi-purpose synthetic seven-a-side pitch for dual use with the community - land south east of junction of Honeywell Crescent and Russell Street, Chapelhall, Airdrie.
Decision: Grant - subject to referral to the Scottish Ministers (Council’s interest).
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Application No: C/03/00504/FUL
Applicant: Tassian Limited
Development/Locus: Change of use of nightclub to licensed restaurant - 7 Russell Colt Street, Coatbridge.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/02/01727/FUL
Applicant: Andrew Snape
Development/ Locus: Change of Use of Workshops to Fitness Club - Block3, Traction House (upper floor), Tinkers Lane, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/00117/FUL
Applicant: Oakmall Properties Limited
Development/ Locus: Erection of 16 flatted dwellinghouses, formation of access road and car parking - land at 12 Manse Road, Shotts.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/00 146/F UL
Applicant: Mr. P. O’Rourke
Development/ Locus: Erection of double garage - 1 Prentice Road, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/00193/0UT
Applicant: lan and Nancy Nicol
Development/ Locus: Erection of single storey dwellinghouse - land north of 282 Mill Road, Allanton, Shotts.
Decision: Refuse.
Application No: S/03/00227/FUL
Applicant: lan Livingston
Development/ Locus: Construction of detached storage building for public house - Milton Vaults, 18 Milton Street, Motherwell.
Decis ion: Grant.
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Application No: S1031003201FUL
Applicant: Mr. Arkle
DevelopmentlLocus: Construction of upper floor extension to dwellinghouse - 4 Townhead Place, Uddingston.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/0310037O/FUL
Applicant: Scott McGoldrick
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of dwellinghouse - Plot Number 166, 7 Snead View, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/0041 IIFUL
Applicant: Trustees, Assembly Hall
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of replacement church hall - Assembly Hall, 14 Woodside Street, New Stevenston, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/0044110UT
Applicant: Russell Ellerby, Commercial Partnership Manager PPP Project
DevelopmentlLocus: Erection of primary school incorporating nursery, community education base and full sized all weather floodlit multi-purpose synthetic pitch for dual use with the community - land at Tannochside Primary School, Douglas Street, Uddingston.
Decision: Grant - subject to referral to the Scottish Ministers (Council’s interest).
Application No: S/03/00468/FUL
Applicant: Strathclyde Police
DevelopmentlLocus: Installation of two aerial antennae to roof of Police Station - Divisional Headquarters, 217 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
Application No: S/03/00470/FU L
Applicant: Mr. Jabbar
DevelopmentlLocus: Conversion of integral garage to habitable room and the erection of a single storey extension to the rear elevation - 10 Malcolm Street, Motherwell.
Decision: Grant.
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Application No: S/03/00475/FUL
Applicant: Mr. G.Beth DevelopmentlLocus: Dormer extension to dwelling house - 46 Moss Road, Wishaw.
Decision : Grant.
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