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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

At a meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee held within the Council Offices, Clydebank on Wednesday, 21st August 1996

Present: Provost Patrick O’Neill (LAB)*, Councillors Mary Campbell (LAB), John Syme (LAB), Anthony Devine (LAB), Alistair Macdonald (LAB), James Doherty (LAB), James Flynn (LAB), William Mackechnie (SNP), Craig McLaughlin (SNP), Ronald McColl (SNP) and James Chirrey (SNP).

Attending: Ian Fernie, Director of Planning and Economic Development, Stephen Brown, Manager - Legal and Administrative Services, Alasdair Gregor, Planning Services Manager, Irving Hodgson, Economic Development Manager, Phil Gaunt, Area Planning Officer (West) and Kevin Neeson, Area Planning Officer (East).

Apology for An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor Geoffrey Absence: Calvert (LAB).

* Attended later in meeting

Councillor James Doherty in the Chair

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The Minutes of Meetings of the Planning and Economic Development Committee held on 5th and 26th June 1996 were submitted and approved on the motion of Councillor Doherty, seconded by Councillor Campbell.

NOTE OF PLANNING VISITATION - 24TH JUNE 1996

There was submitted a Note of Planning Visitation carried out on 24th June 1996 in respect of the undernoted planning application (Appendix 1 hereto):-

Proposed change of use of premises from store to garage/workshop (Retrospective) at Albert Street, Alexandria (Ref. No. VL.4735).

Following discussion, it was agreed that the report be noted.

PLANNING ADVICE NOTE 49: LOCAL PLANNING

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the contents of the recently published Scottish Office Development Department Planning Advice Note 49 on Local Planning which sets out revised guidance on the content of local plans.

Page 1 of 27 The Committee agreed to note the report.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY GUIDELINE (NPPG11) - SPORT, PHYSICAL RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the content of the final version of the Scottish Office Development Department National Planning Policy Guideline (NPPG 11) on Sport, Physical Recreation and Open Space which

(a) describes the role of the planning system in making provision for sports and physical recreation activities and protecting and enhancing open space, and

(b) defines the factors the Secretary of State will take into account in his consideration of development plans, planning appeals and other cases, together with setting out the action required of local authorities in that regard.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

DRAFT NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY GUIDELINES - TRANSPORT AND PLANNING

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that the Scottish Office Development Department had invited comments on draft National Planning Policy Guidelines on Transportation and Planning which address the relationship between land use planning and transport with due regard to sustainable development. In view of the deadline set by the Scottish Office for submission of responses an Officer response, which also incorporated comments by the Director of Roads and Technical Services on the matter, had been made as undernoted:-

(1) The Draft NPPG was welcomed in general terms for providing closer integration between development plans and transportation planning and implementation.

(2) Clarification was sought on the meaning of the phrase "capable of being well served by good public transport" in relation to consideration of the expansion of settlements.

(3) As well as peak traffic growth there should be some indication of the Government's policy towards the justification of road construction/widening, particularly at the point which traffic growth between urban areas would not be provided for.

(4) Whilst rail transport was mentioned, it would be beneficial if there was more guidance on the pro-active development of the railway system.

(5) Statements regarding the `benefits' of bus deregulation should be backed-up by supporting evidence.

Page 2 of 27 (6) Clarification was sought as to how local authorities could work `in partnership' with rail and bus operators.

(7) There was emphasis on locating new development near public transport provision, however the government appeared to be relying on market mechanisms to provide public transport. Given the free workings of the market (except for subsidised services) public transport provision was difficult to predict in the future. Further consideration should be given to the implementation of policies related to public transport due to this market variability. Clarification was sought as to how developers could contribute, through agreements with local authorities, towards the provision of noncommercial public transport services, particularly given the ongoing revenue costs.

(8) There was great weight put on development plans, particularly local plans, providing detailed guidance and analysis of transport issues. Whereas other guidance suggested that local plans be more concise, the added detailed consideration of transportation matters, particularly traffic management issues, would increase the complexity of local plans, the number of issues likely to be subject to objection and the level of resources required for the analysis of transportation. Whilst welcoming the integration of planning and transportation, concern remained that too much detail was being required of local plans particularly where they covered large areas. It was considered that such details be included in corporately prepared Transport Strategy Documents which could be clearly related to local plans.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed that the action taken by the Director be homologated and that the comments contained in the Director's report be adopted as the Council's formal response to the draft document.

PLANNING ADVICE NOTE 48: PLANNING APPLICATION FORMS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the advice contained in the recently published Planning Advice Note on Planning Application Forms whose purpose was to advise local authorities on the content and layout of planning applications whilst providing good practice models in relation thereto.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

Provost O'Neill entered the meeting at this stage of proceedings.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY GUIDELINE (NPPG) 3: LAND FOR HOUSING AND PLANNING ADVICE NOTE (PAN) 38: STRUCTURE PLANS HOUSING LAND REQUIREMENTS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding changes which had been made recently in policy guidance and advice in relation to the issue of land for housing, arising from the issue by the Scottish Office Development Department of two draft revised publications, National Planning Policy Guideline (NPPG) 3:

Page 3 of 27 Land for Housing and Planning Advice Note (PAN) 38: Structure Plans Housing Land Requirements.

Following discussion, the Committee

(a) Noted the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Guideline 3: Land for Housing and the Planning Advice Note 38: Structure Plans - Housing Land Requirements,

(b) Approved the Director's report as the Council's formal response to the Scottish Office with the condition that in the event of any significant alterations being made to the draft before it is finalised, these changes be subject to further consultation, and

(c) Agreed that the report be sent to the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan Committee, in order to highlight the necessity of ensuring that joint agreement was reached on the level and location of additional housing land to meet requirements in the future.

REVIEW OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (USE CLASSES) (SCOTLAND) ORDER 1989 - SCOTTISH OFFICE CONSULTATION PAPER

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding a Consultation Paper issued by the Scottish Office concerning the proposed changes to the "Use Classes Order" whereby planning permission is required for material changes in the use of land and buildings but is not required for a change of use where both the existing and proposed uses fall within the same "Use Classes Order".

It was agreed that the Director of Planning and Economic Development respond on behalf of the Council to the Scottish Office on the Consultation Paper as undernoted:-

(1) The deletion of the Special Industrial Classes was acceptable as recent legislation appeared to cover most of the processes within these classes.

(2) The proposed amendment to the House class to permit limited bed and breakfast/guest house use would be difficult to enforce and there is a preference for the Dumbarton District Council approach based on numbers of rooms used.

(3) The proposal to amend the amenity test for Class 4 Business use is welcomed in that the impact on the environment is the determining factor.

(4) Of the options proposed for hot food take-away shops there is a preference for making them "sui generis" (not in a class).

(5) The proposed change to limit the size of car showrooms that could be changed to retail was welcomed and should help prevent loss of control over retail outlets.

Page 4 of 27 THE TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT) (SCOTLAND) AMENDMENT ORDER 1996: CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1996: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras which came into force on 10th June 1996 and extended the permitted development right to include the installation, alteration or replacement on buildings or other structures of CCTV cameras for security purposes, subject to specified limits on size, numbers and positioning.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT CONTRARY TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN) (SCOTLAND) DIRECTION 1996

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that a Direction had been issued by the Scottish Office Development Department which explained the revised provisions in respect of Departures from Development Plans, as a consequence of the reorganisation of local government and replacement of Strathclyde Regional Council as structure plan authority to whom departure applications had previously been referred.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

HISTORIC SCOTLAND GREEN PAPER: PROTECTING THE BUILT HERITAGE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that the Scottish Office was seeking comments on a Green Paper entitled "Protecting the Built Heritage" prepared by Historic Scotland which examined a number of possible changes to the listing and listed building control regimes and suggested a wide range of detailed proposals and issues relating to heritage legislation. The report outlined the Director's views on various points as undernoted:-

(1) A system of "heritage contracts" would place an increased burden on Councils in terms of expertise required and resources allocated to built heritage. Given the uncertainty relating to the yearly allocation of the capital programme, it was considered that it would be difficult to set meaningful targets for built heritage enhancement. The review and assessment requirements of "contracts" could also have revenue funding implications.

(2) If formalised consultations of contactable owners giving them the opportunity to comment on their property being considered for listing was to be introduced, it was considered that legislation would need to be introduced that removed temporarily the right to demolish a building that was being considered for listing.

Page 5 of 27 (3) The suggestion that where a "heritage contract" was in place all other listed building and conservation area consent issues be delegated to local authorities was considered to place additional resource and expertise burdens on Councils, particularly smaller authorities which may not have sufficient depth of expertise to deal with such applications in isolation. Formal Historic Scotland support for Listed Building application decisions may still be preferred in such instances.

(4) With regard to the possibility of a requirement for a statement identifying the special features of the area that is considered desirable to conserve or enhance, an appraisal statement, whilst making the procedure more time consuming, would be beneficial for making and justifying development control decisions. Indeed formal public consultation could greatly strengthen the statement in terms of it being a material consideration for development control purposes (similar to local plans).

(5) Whilst some of the proposals in respect of ancient monuments and archaeology are considered appropriate in closing loopholes in current legislation, the delegation of powers in relation to scheduled monuments and the possible requirement on local authorities to have greater access to archaeological expertise could have significant resource implications for Councils. This would require significantly increased input from the West of Scotland Archaeological Service currently providing the archaeological service to West Dunbartonshire.

(6) The proposed changes in relation to Ecclesiastical Buildings were welcomed as the current exemption afforded to these buildings had often been a matter of contention with the potential that developments could adversely affect the setting of other Listed Buildings or a Conservation Area in the absence of such controls.

(7) The proposal to remove Crown Immunity from appropriate buildings is welcomed in that the Crown would be brought, to some extent, within built heritage controls, however there was a lack of clarity concerning enforcement powers. The suggested procedures would require a degree of co-operation from the Crown body involved as taking issues to the Court of Session as a "last resort" would have resource implications for Councils. It would be more appropriate for an independent arbitration procedure to be put in place in order to avoid reverting to Court proceedings.

It was agreed to authorise the Director of Planning and Economic Development to forward comments in his report on this matter to the Secretary of State for Scotland.

INLAND WATERWAYS AMENITY ADVISORY COUNCIL - "BRITAIN'S INLAND WATERWAYS: AN UNDERVALUED ASSET"

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council (IWAAC) and COSLA were seeking comments on the Consultation Paper entitled "Britain's Inland Waterways: An Undervalued Asset". The report outlined the Director's views on various matters as undernoted:-

Page 6 of 27 (1) The document in general provides a very positive initial appraisal of Britain's inland waterways. Conclusions commenting on the need for a national planning policy, comprehensive restoration, management plans, grant funding and the investigation of freight haulage by waterways as opposed to roads are particularly welcomed.

(2) Conclusion number 4 states that a coherent statement of national planning policy should be drawn up specific to the waterways and should be drawn up by Government in consultation with waterways authorities, users, local authorities, the private sector, voluntary groups and other interested parties. The inclusion of local authorities on the list of those that should be consulted was welcomed.

(3) Conclusion number 5 calls for a new national designation for the waterways system. The purpose of a special designation would be to afford some form of protection to the waterways. Whilst the argument that special designations may gain the waterways improved national status has some credence, there is concern that little clarity exists as to what such a designation would seek to achieve beyond that. An additional designation which would seek to restrict or prevent development along the waterway system is not supported. Adequate designations which could afford protection to waterways and land along their course already exists in the form of National Scenic Areas, Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, SSSIs, together with other local planning policies. Perhaps it would be more appropriate to encourage protection of waterways against development which would affect navigability through national planning policy guidance.

(4) Conclusion number 12 states that British Waterways (BW) should be a statutory consultee in the planning system. The acceptability of this proposal would depend on the particular parameters put in place under which BW would have to be consulted. Again, it would only be considered appropriate for BW to be consulted on development proposals which may affect the navigability of waterways.

(5) Conclusion number 20 notes the need for the development of a programme of visitor attractions and suggests the need for partnership with local authorities and also suggests that they should be more involved in development schemes with an element of risk. The supporting text noted that the local authority part of the partnership should be in the encouragement of well-planned and sympathetically designed water schemes. This was however stated in the context that planning policies have been too restrictive in the past. While it was agreed that local planning authorities should become involved in development schemes, it was considered that recognition should be given to the increasing restrictions on local government finance and that the planning system should not be targeted as the reason for development not occurring in the past.

(6) Conclusion number 21 included mention of partnership with local authorities to unlock the economic and social potential of the waterways. The supporting text urges government to provide stronger guidance and better funding through its regional offices to local authorities. This links through to conclusion number 26 which states that there should be statutory support from local authorities to reflect the national and local value of the waterways. In isolation, this conclusion should be strongly resisted unless additional funds could be made available to local authorities to match any funding diverted to the support of the waterways systems. A further financial burden

Page 7 of 27 on the Council at this time of severe fiscal restraint would not be welcomed as it would ultimately adversely affect other services.

It was agreed to authorise the Director of Planning and Economic Development to forward comments in his report on this matter to the IWAAC by way of COSLA.

A REVIEW OF CONSULTATION PROCEDURES WITH THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that the Forestry Commission had produced revised procedures with regard to both new planting and the felling of trees. The report outlined the Director's concerns on the matter as undernoted:-

(1) The loss of local authority right to formal consultation upon new planting schemes under 10 hectares (24.7 acres), all felling of trees other than those subject to tree preservation orders and all restocking schemes.

(2) The likely reduction in information concerning forest activity as a result of (1) above.

(3) The resultant impact of (1) above on secondary consultees such as the Loch Lomond Park Authority and the Kilpatricks Project.

(4) The consequent lack of integration with indicative forestry strategies, within which local authorities played a central role, through the use of thresholds of too crude a size.

(5) The effectiveness of the public register mechanism, whereby proposals would be lodged in the Council's Planning Departments which offers only limited information upon the proposals to the members of the public who come to inspect them.

(6) The implications for local authorities of the public consultation process. With registers of forestry planting schemes to be held in local authority planning departments, this would inevitably result in an increased workload for staff (remembering that the determination of such planting schemes are not a local authority function).

(7) The lack of opportunities for an integrated approach to consultation on planting and felling proposals which effectively limits the opportunity to actually enhance the effectiveness of the process.

(8) The manner in which the changes were announced whereby the changes were presented to local authorities in such a way as to indicate that the Forestry Commission had effectively ignored strong representations by COSLA on the draft proposals.

Following discussion and having heard the Director of Planning and Economic Development in further elaboration, it was agreed to forward the comments contained within his report to the Forestry Commission and COSLA, with the additional comment that the Committee, in

Page 8 of 27 the interim, supported COSLA's request that the Secretary of State suspend the implementation of the arrangements in order to allow further consideration of the implications for Councils.

WEST OF SCOTLAND ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development updating the progress in setting up the West of Scotland Archaeology Service and seeking agreement to the establishment of a Joint Committee involving the nomination of a Member, and substitute, to serve thereon.

Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Devine, moved that Councillor Doherty be nominated to serve on the West of Scotland Archaeology Joint Committee with Councillor Macdonald as substitute. As an amendment Councillor McLaughlin, seconded by Councillor Mackechnie, moved that Councillor Chirrey be nominated to serve as substitute on the West of Scotland Archaeology Joint Committee. On a vote being taken four Members voted for the amendment and seven for the motion, which was accordingly declared carried.

SCOTTISH COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL PARKS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding a request which had been received from the Scottish Council for National Parks for the Council to affiliate and support the promotion of the need for National Park Legislation in Scotland.

After consideration and having heard that there were no cost implications for the Council, the Committee agreed to affiliate to the Scottish Council for National Parks.

WEST COAST RAIL 250 CAMPAIGN

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development recommending that Members homologate the action taken by the Director in representations made to the Government concerning improvements to the West Coast Main Line.

Having heard the Director of Planning and Economic Development refer to a letter which he had received from Mr. Tony Worthington MP on the matter, it was agreed that the action taken by the Director be homologated.

SCOTTISH BUILDING CONTROL ORGANISATION - TYPE APPROVAL SCHEME

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development requesting that consideration be given to the Council taking membership of the Scottish Building Control Organisation which would require the nomination of a Member to serve thereon.

Page 9 of 27 The Committee agreed

(a) that the Council take membership of the Scottish Building Control Organisation at the recommended membership fee of £250 per annum, and

(b) that Councillor Doherty be nominated as the Council's representative to serve on the organisation.

1996 - 1999 ORDNANCE SURVEY SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development, in his capacity as the Council's appointed Ordnance Survey Liaison Officer, on the Service Legal Agreement Licence Fee, the new Service Level Agreement, copyright issues and proposed changes to procedures for obtaining maps for Planning and Building Control purposes connected with the Licence Fee for the Council's new Service Level Agreement with Ordnance Survey in respect of the financial year 1996/97.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development, the Committee agreed

(a) to approve payment of the Ordnance Survey Licence Fee in the sum of £19,244 for 1996/97, this amount having already been budgeted for,

(b) to note the receipt of the new Service Level Agreement and mapping products,

(d) to note that further information was awaited from Ordnance Survey regarding maps for Planning and Building Control purposes and that a further report would be submitted to a future meeting of the Committee in due course.

APPLICATION INVOLVING DEPARTURE FROM DEVELOPMENT PLAN

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development concerning an application for outline permission for reconstruction and refurbishment of an abandoned and derelict cottage on the site of Strathleven Cottage, Stirling Road, Bonhill which had been approved by the former Dumbarton District Council, subject to Article 18 Procedures, and had involved a departure from the Development Plan.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development, the Committee agreed to continue consideration of the application pending a site visit being carried out and, thereafter, the application be under consideration at the next Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

Page 10 of 27 APPEAL DECISION - CLAIM FOR EXPENSES - A82 DUMBARTON ROAD, MILTON (REF. No. DB.2303)

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development referring to the decision of the Secretary of State in respect of a planning appeal, and subsequent claim for expenses, made by Whitbread Bowland Inns against the former Dumbarton District Council regarding an application which had been submitted for the erection of a licensed restaurant with ancillary public house, which included manager's accommodation and car parking facilities, at (A82) Dumbarton Road, Milton.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

APPEAL DECISION - 27 ROUND RIDING ROAD, DUMBARTON (REF. No. DB.2370)

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development referring to the decision of an appeal to the Secretary of State for Scotland in relation to an application for the erection of garage and extension to the lower villa flat at 27 Round Riding Road, Dumbarton which had been refused by the former Dumbarton District Council's Planning and Development Committee at its meeting on 10th October, 1995.

The Committee agreed to note the decision of the Scottish Office Reporter who dismissed the appeal having found the proposal contrary to the development plan and endorsed the decision to refuse the application.

UNAUTHORISED INFILLING OF RIVER LEVEN ADJACENT TO DALMONACH WORKS, BONHILL

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding unauthorised infilling operations carried out at the River Leven adjacent to the Dalmonach Works, Bonhill and which had involved the placing of boulders on the river bed for the purposes of acting as groynes.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development, the Committee agreed

(a) to authorise appropriate enforcement action in relation to the unauthorised infilling operations which had taken place, and

(b) to authorise the Depute Chief Executive and Solicitor to the Council to determine an appropriate form of enforcement notice in respect thereof.

UNAUTHORISED DISPLAY OF ADVERTISEMENTS AT KWIKSAVE, COLLEGE WAY, DUMBARTON

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding the display of signs at the KwikSave premises in College Way, Dumbarton which were continuing to be displayed without the requisite advertisement consent and consisted

Page 11 of 27 of an illuminated display box and an internally illuminated projecting sign on the front elevation of the premises.

The Committee agreed to authorise the Director of Planning and Economic Development to take appropriate enforcement action, should this prove necessary, in respect of the unauthorised display of advertisements at KwikSave, College Way, Dumbarton.

UNAUTHORISED DISPLAY OF SIGNAGE AT THE LOMOND PARK HOTEL, BALLOCH ROAD, BALLOCH

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding the unauthorised display of signage at the Lomond Park Hotel, Balloch Road, Balloch which had been in place since March 1995 without the requisite advertisement consent.

The Committee agreed to authorise the Director of Planning and Economic Development to take appropriate enforcement action, should this prove necessary, in respect of this matter.

CHINESE TAKE-AWAY - MERKINS AVENUE, BELLSMYRE, DUMBARTON

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development referring to a decision made by the Scottish Office Inquiry Reporters Unit in relation to an Enforcement Notice Appeal, concerning non-compliance with approved hours of trading, at the premises known as Super Wok, 5 Merkins Avenue, Bellsmyre, Dumbarton.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL COMPLEX - CLYDEBANK COLLEGE PLAYING FIELDS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding the proposed section 50 agreement which was proposed to limit the use of the bar facilities to people utilising the recreational facilities at the five-a-side football complex, former Clydebank College playing fields, Great Western Road, Clydebank.

Following discussion and having heard from the Manager - Legal and Administrative Services on the terms of the section 50 agreement, the Committee agreed to accept a late written submission from GOALS Ltd. in support of their application to use the licensed premises for private functions on a limited number of Saturday evenings.

After consideration, the Committee

(a) noted that the operation of the facility for private functions on several Saturday nights was contrary to Green Belt policy as it did not relate to the overall recreational use of the site, and

Page 12 of 27 (b) agreed that the section 50 agreement in respect of this facility be concluded on the basis of the decision made at the Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee on 8th May 1996 and that no functions be allowed.

REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development updating the progress made on expenditure relating to Repair and Improvement Grants which were accepted as commitments from 1995/96 and recommending priority applications for approval from the agreed interim allocation of £75,000 for 1996/97.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed

(a) in view of the very limited allocation available, that the current situation required that only mandatory grants in relation to Improvement Orders, Repairs Notices or disabled needs could be approved,

(b) that other types of grant application would be filed in chronological order in the hope that further funding might become available in the future, and

(c) to note that the Director of Planning and Economic Development would be submitting a detailed monitoring report to the next meeting of the Committee in order to keep members apprised of the situation.

APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT IG.1774 - 15 WILLIAMSON AVENUE, DUMBARTON

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding consideration of an appeal against a decision to refuse the above application for Improvement Grant at 15 Williamson Avenue, Dumbarton.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development, the Committee upheld the decision to refuse the application on the grounds that the work had commenced prior to approval of the grant.

NEW STREET NAME - HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT NORTH ELGIN STREET/McGREGOR STREET, CLYDEBANK FOR BELLWAY HOMES LTD.

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that a name was required for the main access to a new housing development at North Elgin Street/McGregor Street, Clydebank and suggesting that the development be called Elgin Gardens with the culs-de-sac adjacent thereto being named Elgin Way, Elgin Court and Elgin Path.

Having heard Councillor Campbell, it was agreed that the matter be remitted to the Meeting of the Council for consideration.

Page 13 of 27 CENTENARY OF LANARKSHIRE AND DUNBARTONSHIRE RAILWAY

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development detailing proposals for the provision and erection of an appropriate plaque, involving a small unveiling ceremony, in respect of the Centenary of Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire Railway.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed that the undernoted action be taken:-

(1) A plaque be constructed and erected in consultation with appropriate interest groups at Dumbarton (East) Station, subject to the agreement of the British Rail Property Board.

(2) Cost of the plaque, including installation, be in the sum of £500 or less.

(3) Arrangements for an unveiling ceremony be delegated to the Chief Executive and the Director of Planning and Economic Development.

(4) The Head of Corporate Policy and Public Relations be approached to ascertain whether Mr. Jimmy Knapp could be involved in the unveiling ceremony.

ADDITION TO SCHEDULE OF ANCIENT MONUMENTS - CHAMBERED CAIRN, CAMERON HOME FARM

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that Historic Scotland, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Scotland, had added a chambered cairn at Cameron Home Farm, Balloch to the schedule of Ancient Monuments.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

STRATHCLYDE BUILDING PRESERVATION TRUST - REQUEST FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that a request had been made by the Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust for financial assistance in respect of 1996/97 which also sought the nomination of a Member to serve on the Trust's Council.

The Committee agreed that

(a) due to the financial situation no contribution be made to the Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust for the 1996/97 financial year, and

(b) no representative be nominated to the Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust Council at the present time but that an official may represent the Council if considered appropriate by the Director of Planning and Economic Development.

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PLANNING AID FOR SCOTLAND - REQUEST FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that a request had been made for financial assistance by Planning Aid for Scotland in respect of 1996/97.

After consideration, the Committee agreed

(a) that Planning Aid for Scotland carried out a worthwhile role within the planning system in Scotland and its aims complemented the Council's corporate policy objectives, and

(b) to approve the grant payment of £750, provision for which had been made in the Planning and Economic Development Department budget.

ROYAL FINE ART COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND - 1996 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL EXHIBITION

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland, an independent watchdog body which gives impartial advice and comment relating to design matters, had requested financial assistance in the sum of £400 to help fund their annual exhibition entitled "Off the Drawing Board - The Commissions Casework".

After consideration, the Committee agreed

(a) to note that no budget provision had been made for a donation of £400 to the Royal Fine Art Commission for Scotland, and

(b) to authorise that no action be taken on this request.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

There were submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications and reports by the Director of Planning and Economic Development containing recommendations in respect of the applications shown in Appendix 2 to the Minute.

Following consideration, the applications were determined as undernoted:

1. DB.2481 - Erection of workshop at Torwood Villa, Bowling.

Reference was made to the site visit undertaken in respect of this application. The Committee agreed to accept the recommendation to refuse permission for the reasons stated in the report.

Page 15 of 27 2. WP.96/19 - Formation of agricultural track at Auchencarroch Hill, Jamestown. Reference was made to the site visit undertaken in respect of this application. The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report and an additional condition concerning a pipeline which crossed the track, and subject to no adverse comments being received from the outstanding consultees.

3. VL.4514 - Alterations and extension to The Grey Squirrel Pub, Balloch Road, Balloch.

The Committee agreed to continue this application pending a site visit being carried out and, thereafter, the application be under consideration at the next meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

4. VL.4616/1 - Waste disposal infilling.of ground at Site No. 5, Auchencarroch Hill, Jamestown.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed to continue this application pending a site visit being carried out and, thereafter, the application be under consideration at the next meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

5. VL.4724 - Erection of residential care centre at Dalmoak Castle, Dumbarton.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimate that a consultee had given notice of revised comments which would be made, it was agreed that the application be continued pending a site visit being carried out and, thereafter, the application be under consideration at the next meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

6. WP.96/11 - Erection of clubhouse (in outline) at land off Millburn Crescent, Dumbarton.

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report.

7. WP.96/18 - Waste disposal infilling of ground at Auchencarroch Hill, Jamestown.

The Committee agreed that the application be refused for the reasons stated in the Director's report.

8. WP.96/28 - Erection of portal frame building at Lennox Street Alexandria (Retrospective).

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to one condition, as detailed in the Director's report.

9. WP.96/73 - Erection of garage at 53 Bellsmyre Avenue, Dumbarton.

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report.

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10. WP.96/79 - Erection of seated stand, 2 toilet blocks and relocation of segregation fence at Boghead Park, Miller Street, Dumbarton.

After hearing Councillor Mackechnie, the Committee agreed to continue this application pending a site visit being carried out and, thereafter, the application be under consideration at the next meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

11. WP.96/84 - Alterations and extension to house at 15a Glenpath Dumbarton.

12. PE.96/7 - Residential development of 22 flats at Crown Avenue/Kilbowie Road, Clydebank.

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report.

13. PE.96/37 - Residential development of 47 flats at Lennox Drive/Abbeylands Road, Faifley, Clydebank.

Having heard Councillor Doherty intimate that he would undertake a site visit, if required, with Councillor McLaughlin, in respect of this application, the Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report.

14. PE.96/43 - Erection of 2 stable blocks and extension of shed to house large animals at Cochno Farm, Hardgate, Clydebank.

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to conditions as listed in the Director's report.

15. PE 96/46 - Erection of car port at 22 Beardmore Street, Dalmuir, Clydebank (Retrospective).

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission retrospectively.

16. PE 96/54 - Part change of use of house to photographic studio at 51 Drumry Road, Clydebank.

The Committee approved the recommendation to grant planning permission subject to one condition, as detailed in the Director's report.

Page 17 of 27 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE - ROLE OF THE RESPECTIVE AGENCIES

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development explaining the respective roles of the various agencies engaged in economic development within West Dunbartonshire.

Following discussion, the Committee

(a) noted the contents of the Director's report as a positive basis for complimentary working in respect of the economic development of West Dunbartonshire between the Council, Dunbartonshire Enterprise, Dumbarton District Enterprise Trust and Clydebank Economic Development Agency,

(b) reaffirmed its commitment to deliver an effective economic development function in tandem with the government's principal economic development agencies (the LEC and the Enterprise Trusts) all as provided for by Circular No. 14/96, and in so doing ensure that the authority was not subjected to regulatory restrictions being imposed by the government, by maintaining local control and responsibility, in this field of activity.

(c) noted the Council's commitment to continue to recognise the vital interrelationship between economic development and statutory planning through the delivery of an integrated service at both committee and departmental level.

The Committee agreed that the activities of the various agencies active within the economic development field within West Dunbartonshire should be monitored and noted that a further report would be submitted to the Committee at a future date with regard to potential duplication of effort by agencies.

DUNBARTONSHIRE BEYOND 2000

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating that a final Dunbartonshire Beyond 2000 document had been published to which approval was sought for the Council to participate in a suitable event to launch this economic development strategy.

Following discussion, it was agreed that the recommendations contained within the report be approved as undernoted:-

(1) That the Committee approve the final Dunbartonshire Beyond 2000 document as a long term economic development framework for the whole of the Dunbartonshire area.

(2) That the Committee agree to the participation of West Dunbartonshire Council in an event to launch Dunbartonshire Beyond 2000 which would involve the signing of a document indicating support for the strategy's goals and objectives.

Page 18 of 27 ENTERPRISE TRUSTS - CONTRIBUTION TO FUNDING AND MONITORING TARGETS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development recommending a continuation of core funding to the Dumbarton District Enterprise Trust (DDET) and the Clydebank Economic Development Company (CEDC).

After hearing Councillor Doherty, it was agreed that the question of funding be continued to the September Meeting of the Council to enable a presentation to be made.

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP SCOTLAND LTD. (EOS)

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development advising of the progress made regarding a request by Employee Ownership Scotland Limited for a contribution of £5,000 which had been continued at the Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee on 5th June, in order that further information could be obtained.

Following consideration, the Committee agreed to decline the request for funding made by Employee Ownership (Scotland), in view of there being no significant advantage to the Council.

SCOTTISH BUSINESS SHOPS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development advising of the progress made regarding a request by Dunbartonshire Enterprise for a contribution of £5,000 which was continued at the Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee on 5th June, in order that further information could be obtained.

After hearing the Economic Development Manager, the Committee agreed to continue consideration of the request for funding by Dunbartonshire Enterprise pending a meeting of all parties concerned which would, in due course, be the subject of a further report to the Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

LEVEN VALLEY ENTERPRISE CENTRE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding the issue of whether a financial contribution should be made to the Leven Valley Enterprise Centre, which provides workspaces for businesses, together with housing a range of facilities.

The Committee, in recognition of commitments previously entered into by predecessor authorities, agreed to provide a grant of £28,000 to the Leven Valley Enterprise Centre, this sum having already been budgeted for within the relevant Planning and Economic Development revenue budget.

Page 19 of 27 STRATHCLYDE INTERNATIONAL (DUNBARTONSHIRE & ARGYLL)

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development advising that a request has been received from the Steering Committee of Strathclyde International (Dunbartonshire & Argyll) for a contribution of £6,150 to fund this organisation which operates as a partnership between the local authorities of Argyll & Bute, East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire, Dunbartonshire Enterprise, Clydebank College and St Andrews College.

The Committee agreed to authorise a contribution of £6,150 to fund Strathclyde International (Dunbartonshire & Argyll), this sum having already been budgeted for within the relevant Planning and Economic Development revenue budget.

GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER ON COMPETITIVENESS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the contents of the Government's third White Paper on Competitiveness.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed to note the report.

LOCATE IN SCOTLAND ANNUAL REVIEW 1995-1996

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development summarising the contents of the Locate in Scotland Annual Review 1995-1996.

The Committee agreed to note the report.

LOCAL AUTHORITY STANDING COMMITTEE ON OIL FABRICATION (LASCOF)

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development requesting that consideration be given to renewing membership of the Local Authority Standing Committee on Oil Fabrication at an annual cost of approximately £500 to which the nomination was sought of a Member to represent the Council thereon.

The Committee, following consideration, agreed

(a) that West Dunbartonshire Council renew its membership of the Local Authority Standing Committee on Oil Fabrication (LASCOF) at a cost of approximately £500 within the current financial year, and

(b) that Councillor Macdonald be nominated as the Council's representative to serve on this Standing Committee.

Page 20 of 27 TOWN CENTRE MANAGEMENT

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development updating the progress made to date with town centre traders' meetings and seeking authority to progress moves towards establishing town centre management structures.

It was agreed that the recommendations contained within the report be approved as undernoted:-

(1) That the outcome of the town centre traders meetings be noted.

(2) That support be given to the establishment of a joint public/private sector town centre management steering group aimed at introducing a formal town centre management structure.

(3) That support be given to a joint study into the retail health of Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria which would be commissioned with Dunbartonshire Enterprise, subject to the Council's contribution being less than £7,500, and

(4) That visits be made to Scottish sites of best practice with the costs being met from the relevant heading of the Council's revenue budget.

With regard to the recommendation that four Members be nominated to serve on the steering group, Councillor Campbell, seconded by Provost O'Neill, moved that Councillor Doherty, Councillor Rice, Councillor Calvert and Councillor Mills be appointed as the Council's representatives on the joint public/private sector town centre management steering group. As an amendment, Councillor Mackechnie, seconded by Councillor McColl, moved that Councillor McLaughlin be appointed as one of the representatives on the steering group.

After discussion, the Manager - Legal and Administrative Services clarified the rights of members of the public to be present at meetings of the steering group.

On a vote being taken, four Members voted for the amendment and seven for the motion, which was accordingly declared carried and Councillors Doherty, Rice, Calvert and Mills were duly appointed as the Council's representatives on this steering group.

TOWN CENTRE ROLE OF WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development explaining the role of the Council within the town centre areas of Clydebank, Dumbarton and Alexandria particularly with regard to inherited interests concerning ownership and leases.

After hearing Councillor Mackechnie on the possibility of whether a report on the terms of the lease agreements could be submitted to a future meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee, the Manager - Legal and Administrative Services undertook to provide such a report.

Following discussion, the Committee noted the Director's report.

Page 21 of 27 COUNTRYSIDE AROUND TOWNS PROJECTS 1996/97

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development seeking confirmation of continued support for the involvement of the Council in the work of the Kilpatricks Project Joint Committee and the Forth and Clyde Canal Joint Advisory Committee, which also sought the nomination of two Members to represent the Council on each of these Committees.

After discussion, Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Macdonald, moved that

(a) Councillor Doherty and Councillor Devine be appointed to represent the Council on the Forth and Clyde Canal Joint Advisory Committee, and

(b) Councillor Doherty and Councillor Rice be appointed to represent the Council on the Kilpatricks Project Joint Committee.

As an amendment, Councillor McColl, seconded by Councillor Chirrey, moved that Councillor Mackechnie be appointed to represent the Council on the Forth and Clyde Canal Joint Advisory Committee and the Kilpatricks Project Joint Committee. On a vote being taken, four Members voted for the amendment and seven for the motion, which was accordingly declared carried.

Otherwise, the Committee agreed to

(a) support the continued involvement of West Dunbartonshire Council in the work of the Forth and Clyde Canal Joint Advisory Committee and the Kilpatricks Project Joint Committee, and

(b) formally withdraw from the mid Clyde Project should this prove possible without any financial detriment to the Council.

GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME 1996/97 AND REVENUE PROGRAMME 1996/97

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development recommending that certain projects be allocated funds arising from agreement of the General Services Capital Programme 1996/97 at the Meeting of the Council on 26th June 1996.

Following discussion, the Committee agreed that the undernoted action be taken:-

(1) That Members endorse the allocation of capital and revenue monies as outlined in the Director's report.

(2) That four contractors from a list of six, being Mitchell & Struthers, Ardenconnel Services, Tilhill Economic Forestry, Doherty & Lafferty, West Dunbartonshire Council Contract Services and New Lands (Contracts), be invited to tender for projects connected with the Alexandria Town Centre ByPass, Overtoun Estate and Access Strategy with the Director of Planning and Economic Development being

Page 22 of 27 given delegated authority in conjunction with the Convener to accept the lowest tender.

(3) That further lists of tenderers would be provided to future Meeting(s) of the Council in respect of projects connected with Glencairn House, Dumbarton and Chalmers Street, Clydebank which would be operated by the Department of Roads and Technical Services as agent for the Department of Planning and Economic Development.

(4) That a contribution of £8,000 be made to the Kilpatricks Project conditional upon the Project also acting as agents for a £10,000 landscape contract at the Kilbowie Roundabout, the tender list being submitted to a future Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

(5) That the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) receive £2,500 conditional upon a FWAG relaunch day being organised within the urban fringe of the Leven Valley - Access Strategy project.

(6) That an additional £7,000 be allocated to Knoxland Square improvements - Overtoun Estate - and that this work be continued on site at a negotiated rate by Tilhill Economic Forestry who are currently finalising a previous scheme.

CONSULTATION ON UK FORESTRY STANDARD

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development on the Government's proposed new UK Forestry Standard which sets out how proposals for forestry practice would be applied to achieve the Government's policy of sustainable forestry management. The report outlined the Director's concerns on a range of issues connected with the new Standard.

After consideration, the Committee agreed

(a) to note the draft UK Forestry Standard and the reservations outlined,

(b) to welcome the introduction of the new Standard as a means to achieving sustainable management of our woodland resources,

(c) to welcome COSLA's offer of consultation on this matter and forward the comments contained within the Director's report for consideration in the joint response to the Forestry Commission, and

(d) in the interim, to support COSLA's request that the Secretary of State suspend the implementation of the arrangements in order to allow further consideration of the implications for Councils.

Page 23 of 27 PROPOSALS TO RECOVER EXPENSES BY MAKING ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development requesting that consideration be given to making an administrative charge to applicants who make certain requests to the Estates Section of the Planning and Economic Development, in order to recover an element of the costs incurred arising from the administration involved when dealing with such requests.

The Committee agreed that the undernoted action be taken:-

(1) That a scale of charges be introduced to recover elements of the costs incurred by West Dunbartonshire Council in considering requests made to the Estates Section of the Department of Planning and Economic Development.

(2) For the initial period, the scale of charges, which are net of VAT, would be set out at (4) and (5) below and would be liable to be paid whether a request was approved or refused.

(3) Authority to vary the charges, no more frequently than once per calendar year, would be delegated to the Director of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Convener of the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

(4) For matters which were to be determined by exercise of delegated powers, the scale of charge be £50 (minimum) with an additional £25 for each hour or part of an hour in excess of one hour of the Estates Surveyor's time. Should the matter require consideration by a more senior officer then a higher rate appropriate to the level of officer required would be levied.

(5) For matters which require to be reported to the Committee, the scale of charge be £100 (minimum) plus charges as detailed in (4) above.

ACCESS STRIP TO KILBOWIE PARK

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimating the progress made and range of options which were available to the Council in respect of a proposed redevelopment of Kilbowie Park involving negotiations, which had been proceeding between the District Valuer and agents acting for the intended developers, concerning the disposal to the developers of an essential access strip at this location.

After consideration, the Committee agreed

(a) that the Director of Planning and Economic Development be authorised to notify the District Valuer that negotiations with the prospective purchasers of the access strip to the Kilbowie Park development should be terminated forthwith, and

Page 24 of 27 (b) that the District Valuer be requested to advise as to the fees already incurred on this Council's behalf and that, subject to this sum not exceeding the sum of £1,200 (as indicated in the report), the Director be authorised to approve payment thereof.

PROPOSED 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL AND RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AT JOHN KNOX STREET, CLYDEBANK

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development advising of the protracted negotiations which had taken place with Chartbrook Limited concerning an option to lease Council owned land at John Knox Street, Clydebank for a proposed leisure development at this location.

After hearing the Director of Planning and Economic Development intimate that there had been recent developments concerning a cheque in the sum of £10,000 which had just been received from the developers for the lease of this site, the Committee agreed that, in the circumstances, the matter be remitted to the Meeting of the Council in order to allow full consideration to take place thereon.

GOALS LTD. - PROPOSED LEASE OF COUNCIL LAND IN CONNECTION WITH GOLF DRIVING RANGE AND FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development regarding the terms and conditions which would require to be negotiated for the lease of an area of Council-owned land at Great Western Road, Clydebank in connection with an approach made by GOALS Ltd. for a golf driving range and five-a-side football development at that location.

Reference was made to the site visit undertaken on 11th June 1996 in respect of this development. Following discussion and having heard the Manager K Legal and Administrative Services in clarification of the leasing particulars, the Committee agreed to refuse the request to lease the said area of land to GOALS Ltd.

EXERCISE OF DELEGATED POWERS

There was submitted a report by the Director of Planning and Economic Development detailing the exercise of powers delegated to the Director of Planning and Economic Development in respect of commercial/industrial property management from 1st April to mid July 1996, which would be submitted to future Meetings of the Planning and Economic Development Committee on a periodical basis in compliance with Standing Orders.

It was agreed to note the report.

Page 25 of 27 SCOTTISH OFFICE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR

There was submitted, for Members' information, Circular No. 19/1996 from the Scottish Office Development Department on "Housing (Scotland) Act 1987: Amendment to Part XIII: Improvement and Repairs Grant System".

It was agreed to note the contents of the Circular.

CONFERENCES

The Committee was advised that notification had been received in relation to the undernoted conferences:-

(a) Inter-Regional Co-operation for European Development - An Evaluation for Future Policy - Ireland - 19th to 21st September, 1996.

(b) National Housing & Planning Conference and Exhibition - Brighton - 21st to 24th October, 1996.

(c) Co-operation in European Regional Planning - The Baltic and North Sea Zones - Edinburgh - 9th to 10th September, 1996.

It was agreed that there be no elected member representation at the above conferences.

Page 26 of 27 APPENDIX I

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

NOTE OF PLANNING VISITATIONS - 24th JUNE 1996

Present: Councillor Jim Chirrey (SNP).

Attending: Alasdair Gregor, Planning Services Manager; Phil Gaunt, Area Planning Officer (West); and Craig Stewart, Administrative Assistant - Legal and Administrative Services.

Apology for An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor James absence: Doherty (LAB).

SITE VISITATION - PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES FROM STORE TO GARAGE/WORKSHOP (RETROSPECTIVE) AT ALBERT STREET, ALEXANDRIA - PLANNING APPLICATION (REF. NO. VL4735)

With reference to the Minutes of Meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee held on 5th June 1996, a visitation was carried out in connection with the above planning application. Having heard Councillor Chirrey raise a number of questions relating to the application, to which Mr Gaunt and Mr Gregor replied thereon, Mr Hay of Messrs Hay Lough Davis, 84 High Street, Dumbarton (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Thereafter, the visitation concluded.

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