Public Document Pack Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra Ghaidheal agus Bhoid
Corporate and Legal Services Director: Nigel Stewart
Dalriada House, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8ST Tel: 01546 602177 Fax: 01546 604530
27 May 2003
NOTICE OF MEETING
A meeting of the MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE will be held in the TOWN HALL, CAMPBELTOWN on WEDNESDAY, 4 JUNE 2003 at 10:00 AM, which you are requested to attend.
Nigel Stewart Director of Corporate and Legal Services
BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 14 MAY 2003 (PAGES 1 - 6)
4. MINUTES OF MEETING OF JURA POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP OF 14 MAY 2003 (PAGES 7 - 8)
5. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
6. MINUTES OF MEETING WITH MID ARGYLL GAELIC PARTNERSHIP DATED 4 MARCH 2003 (PAGES 9 - 10)
OPERATIONAL SERVICES
7. CAPITAL AND REVENUE WORKS FOR 2003 - 2004 (PAGES 11 - 16)
DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
8. PLANNING APPLICATIONS (PAGES 17 - 50)
9. DELEGATED DECISIONS (PAGES 51 - 64)
10. PROPOSED SPECIAL AREA OF CONSERVATION (PAGES 65 - 70)
GRANTS
11. LEISURE DEVELOPMENT (PAGES 71 - 84)
12. SOCIAL WELFARE (PAGES 85 - 92)
13. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (TO FOLLOW)
CORPORATE AND LEGAL SERVICES
14. CLOCK LODGE REPORT (PAGES 93 - 96)
15. APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES (PAGES 97 - 98)
EXEMPT SECTION The Committee will be asked to pass a resolution in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to exclude the public for items of business with an “E” on the grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph of Part I of Schedule 7a to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
The appropriate paragraph is:-
Paragraph9 Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the authority in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.
E1 16. PROPOSED SALE OF GROUND - MINARD (PAGES 99 - 104)
E1 17. PROPOSED SALE OF GROUND - LOCHGILPHEAD (PAGES 105 - 108)
MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE
Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay (Vice-Chairman) Councillor Alison Hay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor John McAlpineCouncillor Alastair McKinlay (Chairman) Councillor Bruce Robertson
Contact: Deirdre Forsyth
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MINUTES of MEETING of MID ARGYLL KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY on WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2003
Present: Councillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair)
Councillor Rory Colville Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay Councillor Alison Hay Councillor Donald Kelly Councillor Donnie MacMillan Councillor John McAlpine Councillor Bruce Robertson
Attending: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Services Manager Richard Kerr, Senior Planning Officer Donnie McLeod, Area Manager Transportation & Property Services Alan Morrrison, Principal Environment Officer Felicity Kelly, Community Education Malcolm MacFadyen, Head of Development and Client Services Jim Anderson, Leisure Services Manager Stuart McGregor, Senior Building Control Officer Moira McDonald, Better Neighbourhood Services Manager
1. WECLOME
Councillor McKinlay welcomed all to the first meeting, especially the new Councillors Colville and McAlpine.
2. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 25 MARCH 2003
The Committee agreed the minutes of 25 March 2003 as a correct record.
As arising therefrom, it was agreed to invite Historic Scotland to a future meeting to discuss their policies regarding listed buildings.
3. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 2 APRIL 2003
The Committee agreed the minutes of 2 April 2003 as a correct record.
4. MINUTES OF MEETING OF 11 APRIL 2003
The Committee agreed the minutes of 11 April 2003 as a correct record.
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5. SCOTTISH WATER
The minutes of the Strategic meeting between Scottish Water and Argyll and Bute Council held on 3 March 2003 were noted.
It was agreed to invite Scottish Water to attend the next meeting or subsequent meeting of the Committee in terms of the minute.
It was also noted a meeting was being arranged by the Campbeltown Members with Scottish Water, SEPA and the Campbeltown Berthing Company next week.
6. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no questions from the public.
CORPORATE AND LEGAL SERVICES
7. AREA CORPORATE PLAN AND STRATEGY
The Committee agreed that they would have a private meeting to discuss the area strategy for the next 4 years.
Information will be available at this meeting on the area budget derived from additional capital receipts.
It was agreed that the Committee would thereafter discuss and update the area plan and budget on a quarterly basis.
8. MINUTES OF ISLAY & JURA AREA LIAISON GROUP OF 20 MARCH 2003
There was submitted and noted minutes of Islay and Jura Area Liaison Group dated 20 March 2003.
As arising therefrom the Committee agreed
(a) that the road to Loch Gorm to be used for the European Fishing Competition be checked and improved if necessary and possible
(b) a letter be sent to Faber Munsall to ascertain what is happening about the review of the Islay Ferry Service
(c) That a report by Building Control on Kilchoman Church be submitted to the next meeting
(d) Malcolm McFadyen will be invited to the next meeting of the Liaison Group when housing issues are the main item on the agenda.
9. MINUTES OF KINTYRE INITIATIVE WORKING GROUP OF 24 MARCH 2003
There was submitted and noted minutes of Kintyre Initiative Working Group dated 24 March 2003.
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10. MINUTES OF DALINTOBER/MILLKNOWE AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP DATED 4 APRIL 2003
There was submitted and noted minutes of Dalintober/Millknowe Area Development Group dated 4 April 2003.
11. STREET NAMING - COLONSAY
The Area Committee are asked to approve proposal for naming of the West Highland Housing Association housing development at Scalasaig on Colonsay.
Decision
The Committee agreed to name the development ‘Dunoran’.
(Reference: Report by Area Corporate Services Manager dated 14 May 2003)
DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
12. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
The Committee considered and dealt the applications for planning as detailed below.
1. 03/00022/COU Mr Rod Angus. Change of Use. Change of Use of former Hospital Buildings and Grounds to form Tearoom & Public Area for Owl Centre, West Witchburn, Witchburn Road, Campbeltown.
Decision
It was agreed to approve the application subject to the standard time limit condition and reason and the conditions and reasons contained in the report by the Director of Development and Environment Services dated 28 April 2003.
2. 03/00271/DET Mr & Mrs Andrew Barr. Detailed. Erection of extension and alterations to dwelling house, 10 Cairnbaan Cottages, Cairnbaan.
Decision
The Committee agreed to recommend to the Public Services and Licensing Committee approval of the application as being consistent with policy, subject to the standard time limit condition and a condition controlling details of materials and external finishes.
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3. 03/00372/DET Mr William Fairlamb. Detailed. Erection of replacement dwelling, Tynabeinne, Kentraw, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay.
Decision
The Committee unanimously agreed to approve the application as a minor departure to the roads policy because the roads guidelines are inappropriate for this island situation, and as such vehicles will not be at risk. Also the proposed new house will not constitute significant increased usage of the access junction with the public road.
4. Lignite Mine, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland This report advised Members of the planning application for a lignite mine and 600MW Power Station at Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, which has been submitted to the Northern Ireland Office, and considers the implications of this development for Argyll and Bute Council.
Decision
The Committee agreed
1. That the Head of Public Protection be asked to write about the environmental impact assessment, and the requirement for strict emissions standards.
2. That for sustainable development and renewable energy reasons as supported across Europe, the Area Committee would object to the application on behalf, in particular, of residents in South Kintyre and Islay and
3. To recommend that Argyll and Bute Council object to the application on sustainable development and renewable energy grounds.
13. DELEGATED DECISIONS
The Committee noted the decisions issued by the Director of Development and Environment Services dated 11 April 2003.
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GRANTS
14. LEISURE DEVELOPMENT
The following grants were agreed on normal terms and conditions.
ORGANISATION PROJECT COST GRANT Ardrishaig Junior Shinty Club £3,968 £2,000 Dochus Fund £15,000 Nil Isle of Gigha Music Festival £5,500 £1,500 Kilmartin House £4,980 £1,500 Mid Argyll Community Care £14,990 £1,000 Association Mid Argyll Pipe Band £500 £500 Mull of Kintyre Music & Arts £33,800 £3,000 Association Scottish Community Drama £1,575 £500 Association Tarbert Enterprise Company – £24,430 £1,500 Scottish Series Tarbert Loch Fyne Yacht Club £5,000 £2,000 Tarbert Seafood Festival £15,000 £2,500 Alasdair Young £2,500 £250 Ailsa McNab £475 £238 TOTAL £127,718 £16,488.00
Remaining grant to be allocated is £5,812.00 (Reference – Report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 14 May 2003)
15. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
The following grant was agreed on normal terms and conditions.
ORGANISATION PROJECT COST GRANT The Wanderers £5,164 £1,600
TOTAL £5,164 £1,600
Remaining grant to be allocated is £22,042.00
(Reference – Report by Director of Education dated 14 May 2003)
As arising from the minutes of Islay and Jura Liaison Group, it was agreed that an application from Jura Village Hall would be considered at the next meeting.
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TRANSPORTATION AND PROPERTY SERVICES
16. ADDITIONAL CASH FOR LOCAL ROADS
This paper outlines the use that should be made of the additional funds provided by the Scottish Executive for road maintenance purposes.
Decision
The Committee approved the proposals contained in the report for the expenditure of this additional Scottish Executive funding for local road maintenance.
(Reference – Report by Area Roads Manager, Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay)
HOUSING AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
17. MID ARGYLL AND KINTYRE HOUSING MARKET STUDY
Argyll and Bute Council has recently commissioned a Housing Market Study for the Mid Argyll & Kintyre area. The main aim of this research will be to identify the imbalances that exist between housing demand and supply. Un addition, the researchers will be expected to produce a series of recommendations designed to address the issues identified, having regard to the wider policy, economy and demographic contexts. Their final report will be used to inform the development of the Council’s Local housing Development Strategy for the area.
This report outlines the arrangements that are being made for the conduct of the study. It also confirms, in general terms, the methodology that will be employed.
Decision
The committee endorsed the arrangements that are being made for the conduct of the study that is due to be completed by the end of September 2003.
(Reference – Report by Director of Community Services dated 14 May 2003)
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL MINUTE of MEETING OF JURA POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP held in the COUNCIL CHAMBERS, KILMORY on WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2003
Present: Councillor Alastair McKinlay (Chair)
Councillor Robin Currie Councillor John Findlay
Attending: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Services Manager Donnie McLeod, Area Manager, Transportation and Property Services
1. The meeting noted that this Policy Development Group was set up by the Area Committee on the instructions of the Strategic Policy Committee.
2. The meeting noted that Mr Gow had written to the Scottish Executive in February suggesting 4 options following their initial refusal to agree to the purchase of a new ferry.
Decision 1. It was agreed to arrange for a meeting with the appropriate Ministers (Transport and Economic Development) when they have been appointed.
2. Prior to this meeting, the following pieces of information will be discussed by the Policy Development Group at their next meeting to be held at 1:00 pm on Monday 2 June 2003 in Kilmory.
(a) Report by Economic Development for Alastair Gow prior to sending his letter to Scottish Executive. (b) To obtain information on loadings from 1998 to date (c) To circulate a copy of the letter from Mr Gow, and the reply from Scottish Executive if received before 2nd June.
3. The meeting noted that the Serco Denholm did not wish to tender for the management and operation of the Jura Ferry Service after their contract ends in July 2003, and that negotiations with other companies are now underway.
Decision
That a meeting with the staff, and the Jura community will take place as soon as the new arrangements have been agreed, and will be reported to the meeting on 2 June 2003.
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MINUTE of MEETING WITH MID ARGYLL GAELIC PARTNERSHIP 4 March 2003 Present: Councillor Donald MacMillan Councillor John Findlay Councillor Dugald McKinnon Councillor Bruce Robertson
Apologies Councillor Alison Hay for Absence:
In Attendance: Deirdre Forsyth, Area Corporate Services Manager
The following members of the Mid Argyll Gaelic Parnership were present: James Brown, Christine McIntyre, Reverend Roddy McLeod, Ian Provan Lena Ferguson, John Murray
The meeting discussed the result of the community audit 2001. Arising out of the discussion it was agreed that various matters should be recommended to the Area Committee.
Education It was noted that at one time there had been an itinerant Gaelic teacher for all primary schools in Mid-Argyll resulting in good knowledge of Gaelic with children who had received this education. Also in Inveraray there is a pre-five Gaelic unit as well as the new initiative to help a teacher to teach Gaelic, although that teacher herself was not a Gaelic speaker.
Unfortunately at secondary school level since there is no provision for Gaelic teaching at Lochgilphead High School so this good basis cannot be taken forward. Indeed there are two fluent Gaelic speakers at Lochgilphead High School at present and John Murray the Head Teacher himself helps them with the Gaelic, but they are put forward for exams through Linecleit School in Benbecula. This means that the Argyll area is not getting the benefit of indicating that they have Gaelic learning going on in the secondary schools.
The members of the Mid-Argyll Gaelic Partnership felt that this was a backward step from the situation when the traveling teacher who was specifically employed to teach Gaelic had been available. It was agreed that the Director of Education should be asked to comment on the provision of Gaelic in the Mid-Argyll area and to come up with proposals for improvement.
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Road Signage
It was the noted that the trunk roads have agreed that on a replacement basis, all road signs in Argyll would be bilingual. It was agreed to approach the Director of Transportation and Property to ask him what the policy was for the provision and replacement of road signs in Argyll and if there was no policy to suggest that on a replacement basis that Gaelic be included on the signage.
Feisean
Christine advised that it would be helpful if there was a Gaelic policy for the support of Feisean so that they could all be dealt with centrally. It was agreed to ask the Events and Festivals Policy Development Group to take this onboard for funding in future years. It was noted that the interest in Gaelic in the Mid-Argyll area extends as far as Lochgilphead people coming to Inveraray in the north and Campbeltown people coming to Lochgilphead in the south.
Tourism
It was noted that it was important for an area like Argyll which has a big investment in tourism to capitalise on its attractions and particularly noted that in Mid-Argyll the Dunadd area is the cradle of Scotland and of Gaelic civilisation and that this unique history should be promoted in schools and through Gaelic.
Decision
To recommend that a Gaelic Sub-Committee be set up, possibly in the form of a policy development group to prepare a Gaelic strategy for the Council. This should include the promotion of education, feisean and signage, all of which together would assist in the promotion of tourism.
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE AT THEIR MEETING ON 4 JUNE 2003
1. 03/00563/OUT D Alex Howard. Outline. Site for erection of dwelling, Land South of No.1 Glassard, Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay.
Recommendation
To recommend that:
1. Planning permission be granted subject to outline conditions and reasons and the conditions and reasons contained in the report by Director of Development and Environment Services dated 13 May 2003, and subject to confirmation being received from outstanding consultees that they do not raise any objections to the proposal;
2. The Head of Development and Building Control be authorised to issue the decision notice on receipt of such confirmation, on the understanding that if objections are raised, the application will be remitted to the Area Committee for further consideration.
2. 03/00586/OUT Mr & Mrs M Cockerline. Outline. Demolition of shop and erection of dwellinghouse, Village Store, Ford.
Recommendation
That planning permission be granted, subject to the outline standard conditions and reasons, and the conditions and reasons contained in the report by the Director of Development and Environment Services dated 15 May 2003.
3. 03/00622/DET Craignish Community Council. Detailed. Demolition of existing hall and erection of new village hall, Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern.
Recommendation
That the application be approved subject to the standard time limit condition and reason and the conditions and reasons contained in the report by the Director of Development and Environment Services dated 15 May 2003.
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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES Local Member - Cllr. Robin Currie PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 20th March 2003 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 4th June 2003
13th May 2003 Reference Number: 03/00563/OUT Applicants Name: D. Alex Howard Application Type: Outline Application Description: Site for erection of dwelling Location: Land South of No.1 Glassard, Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• Site for the erection of one dwelling (all details reserved for subsequent approval).
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that:
1) Planning permission be granted subject to the outline conditions and reasons and the conditions and reasons attached, and subject to confirmation being received from outstanding consultees that they do not raise any objections to the proposal;
2) The Head of Development and Building Control be authorised to issue the decision notice on receipt of such confirmation, on the understanding that if objections are raised, the application will be remitted to the Area Committee for further consideration.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The proposal is considered to be an acceptable ‘rounding-off’ of an existing cluster of development and is therfore consistent with the relevant policies of the approved Development Plan.
• Nine letters of representation have been received in respect of the application.
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control
Author: Peter Bain – 01546 604082 Contact officer: Richard Kerr – 01546 604080
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CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 03/00563/OUT
Conditions:
4. Prior to work being first commenced on site, the access onto the public highway shall be formed a minimum distance of 20m from the existing cattlegrid, and be constructed in accordance with the Council’s Highway Drawing No. G300, with the bellmouth area surfaced in dense bitumen macadem for a distance of 5m back from the existing carriageway edge and dropped kerbs formed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of road safety.
5. Prior to work being first commenced on site, visibility splays measuring 2.5m by 120m in both directions from the centreline of the proposed access onto the public highway shall be formed and thereafter be maintained clear of all obstructions over 1m in height, as measured from the nearside metalled portion of the adjacent road.
Reason: In the interests of road safety.
6. Prior to work starting on site, full details of a turning area and parking provision for 2 vehicles within the curtilage of the dwelling drawn up in consultation with the Area Roads Manager shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The parking turning area shall be provided prior to the occupation of the dwelling.
Reason: In the interests of road safety.
7. Details submitted pursuant to condition 1(a) above shall show a dwelling of traditional design which reflects the characteristics of existing development adjacent, and which incorporates the following features and details:
• a building of 1½ storeys in height not exceeding the overall height of adjoining dwellings; • with a footprint sited to reflect the existing building line; • the footprint should be generally rectangular in shape with traditional gable ends and internal chimneys on both gables; • a pitched roof of at least 37° with a roof covering of natural slate; • traditional peaked roof dormers; • exterior walls finished in a grey wet/dry dash render or natural stone; • timber sliding sash & case windows with a strong vertical emphasis; • details of the finished floor level relative to that of an identifiable fixed datum outwith the application site.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to assist in the integration of the development into its existing landscape setting.
8. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 and Classes 1 and 2 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order(s) 1992, (or any Order revoking and re enacting that Order(s), with or without modifications, no extension or alteration of the dwellinghouse, including enlargement to the roof; or the provision of any outbuilding required for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse; or the erection of gates, fences, walls and other means of enclosures shall be carried out without the prior written consent of the Council as Planning Authority.
Reason: To protect the area and the setting of the proposed dwelling, in the interest of visual amenity, from unsympathetic siting and design of developments normally carried out without planning permission; these normally being permitted under Article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992.
9. No trees, within the application site, or within the area immediately to the south of the application site, as identified on the plan submitted with the applicant’s letter dated 7.5.03, shall be lopped, topped or felled or uprooted without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority. In the event that any of these trees are uprooted, removed or become diseased, they shall be replanted during the first planting season therafter, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as Planning Authority.
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Reason: The landscape features to be protected are important to the appearance and character of the site and the surrounding area and are required to integrate the proposal successfully with its surroundings.
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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION 03/00563/OUT
A. POLICY OVERVIEW
Argyll and Bute Structure Plan 2002
STRAT DC 7 – Nature Conservation and Development Control
Seeks to ensure that development proposals do not have adverse consequences for nature conservation interests.
Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan 1985 (Settlement Strategy)
STRAT 5 In order to maintain the viability of communities in the Colonsay vulnerable rural fringe area, special consideration will be given to the encouragement of new development and to the provision or maintenance of services and facilities.
Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan (1st Alt) 1988
POL HO 7 Where there are existing clusters of development outwith the settlements defined in POL HO 5, the Council will encourage further housing (including infill, ‘rounding-off’ and redevelopment) relating to existing development, provided there are no servicing or environmental constraints.
PAN 36 ‘Siting and Design of New Housing in The Countryside’
Advises planning authorities to ensure that development respects the local landform and pattern of vegetation, having regard to the characteristics of the historic settlement pattern, and recommends vernacular designs in order to integrate development into its wider setting.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i) Site History
There is no previous planning history directly relating to the current application site. However, it should be noted that outline planning permissions (refs. 02/01650/OUT, 02/01651/OUT, 02/01654/OUT & 02/01675/OUT) were granted for four other sites within Glassard at the end of 2002. These four sites were considered to be acceptable as infill development provided that the design and finishes (details reserved) closely reflected that of the existing dwellings within the cluster. Appropriate planning conditions were imposed to ensure that any reserved matters reflected this. Reserved matters applications have yet to be submitted for these sites.
(ii) Consultations
• Scottish Water (received 09.04.03) – No objections, subject to note to applicant. • SEPA (14.04.03) – No objections, subject to note to applicant. • Area Roads Engineer (14.04.03) – No objections subject to conditions regarding location and standard of access and visibility splays. • SNH – no response to date. • RSPB – no response to date. • Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Partnership – no response to date.
(iii) Publicity
The application does not require to be advertised in the local press. However, eight letters of representation have been received in respect of the proposed development from the following: Shepherd & Wedderburn on behalf of Mr DB & Miss MC Carmichael, owners of 1 Glassard, Colonsay) (received 14.04.03); additional letters also submitted by Mr DB Carmichael, 60 Kirk Brae, Edinburgh (25.04.03) and; Miss MC Carmichael, Connavern, 2 Valtos, Culnacnoc,
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Isle of Skye (09.05.03); Douglas R McKean, letter unsigned with no return address (14.04.03); Mary Ann MacAllister, 4 Glassard, Isle of Colonsay, letter unsigned (14.04.03); Wendy Radford, 5 Glassard, Isle of Colonsay (16.04.03); Alastair M. Scouller, 22/9 South Gray Street, Edinburgh (17.04.03) ; Mrs Lilian N. Carmichael, 1 Glassard, Isle of Colonsay; and Mr D R McKean of the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (13.5.03). The various points of representation are summarised below.
i) It is suggested that the proposed development site lies outwith the current boundaries of Glassard, and as such cannot be considered to be an infill or redevelopment site consistent with the Development Plan. It is further argued that the natural boundary between Glassard and Scalasaig is defined by the existing access road serving No.1 Glassard, and that as the current application lies outwith this boundary, that it cannot be considered as an acceptable ‘rounding-off’ of the existing settlement. It ought therefore to be considered as undesirable ribbon development which would erode the boundary between Glassard and Scalasaig.
Comments: It is the Planning Department’s view that the physical boundary between Glassard and Scalasaig is most clearly defined by a small conifer plantation, and as such the site can be considered as an acceptable ‘rounding off’ opportunity consistent with that of the existing settlement pattern and in conformity with Development Plan policies.
ii) It is suggested that the site is a sensitive one at the gateway to a planned settlement and that it is not appropriate to consider its development on the basis of an outline application, as this does not allow the implications of the development to be fully assessed, and concerns raised could not be appropriately addressed by way of reserved matters or planning conditions.
Comments: It is not considered that the proposal would impinge upon the settlement character or the landscape setting of Glassard to such a degree as to warrant refusal of the application. Applicants are afforded the opportunity of submitting outline proposals to establish the acceptability of proposals in principle, and planning authorities ought only to decline to consider such applications without the submission of further details if there is a clear need to establish such detail at the outset. In this case, it is considered that the site is capable of development and the conditions recommended provide a degree of certainty as to the ultimate form of the development. Any proposal which ultimately did not meet these requirements would need to assessed separately by means of a further application as it would not comply with the terms of a conditional outline consent.
iii) It is claimed that the topography and marshy nature of the site would prevent the siting of a building in a location that reflects the existing settlement pattern and, that in order to achieve siting which reflects the existing building line, part of the site would need to be excavated.
Comments: The current proposal does not give any detail as to the siting of the proposed dwelling. However, it is the Planning Department’s view that a dwelling can be located within the application site at a level and position relative to the public highway which adequately reflects the existing settlement pattern. It is also considered that significant earthworks shall not be required in order to achieve adequate siting and levels for the proposed dwelling, although more minor excavation is likely to be required.
iv) Given that outline planning consent has previously been granted for four infill sites at Glassard, the current proposal would represent the over-development of this settlement.
Comments: It is considered that the current application site could be developed whilst retaining the spacing and building line which is characteristic of Glassard.
v) Approval of the current application as a ‘rounding-off’ of the existing settlement to the south would set a precedent and “open the door” for similar proposals at the northern end of the settlement.
Comments: It is not considered that the current proposal would set any such precedent, given that it is considered consistent with the Local Plan. In any event, any subsequent
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proposal would require to be considered on its merits and in the context of the Development Plan policy and the circumstances pertaining at that time.
vi) The proposed new access would be detrimental to road safety because of its proximity to the existing access serving No.1 Glassard and, that given the proximity and potential difficulty of the access, full details ought to be submitted prior to any permission being granted.
Comments: The Area Roads Engineer has not objected to the proposed development on the grounds of roads safety, provided that planning conditions regarding the standard, location and provision of visibility splays are imposed on the outline consent.
vii)The proposed development site intrudes into a relatively small area of combined marsh and woodland that is likely to be a significant haven for flora and fauna and wildlife. Any development of this site would therefore have a detrimental effect upon such ecological interests.
Comments: The site does not form part of any designated nature conservation site, and as such it is not expected that it would have a detrimental effect upon any species or habitat identified as being at risk in the’ Argyll and Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan’. However in the light of the issue which has been raised, consultation has been undertaken with SNH, the RSPB and the Argyll and Bute Biodiversity Partnership. Responses are still outstanding at the time of writing. This issue is further addressed in section (v) Assessment below.
viii)The proposed development does not promote the residential housing needs of Colonsay, in that it is understood that the site is to be sold to a non-resident of the Island for a second home.
Comments: The current proposal is for a site for a dwelling to be used as a full time residence and has been assessed as being suitable for such a use. Specific planning consent is not required for use of a dwelling as a holiday or second home, and therefore this issue is not a material planning consideration.
ix) That residents of Glassard were not afforded the opportunity to submit representations to the previous outline applications, it is therefore vital that residents views are considered in respect of the current application.
Comments: No site or newspaper notices was required in respect of the previous outline applications. However, plans were available for inspection at Colonsay post office and sufficient time was allowed for the public to inspect the applications and submit representations if they so wished. In any event, this is not a material planning consideration in respect of this current application, which takes into consideration all written representations submitted in respect of the current proposal.
x) The proposed development may be detrimental to any future plans for the conversion of the existing byre to form a small dwelling/summerhouse at No.1 Glassard, and consideration of the current application should regard this as a living accommodation with potential impact upon residential amenity being assessed.
Comments: The existing byre at No.1 Glassard is currently utilised as an outbuilding ancillary to the residential use of the main dwelling. Planning consent would be required for its conversion to a residential use. No such consent has been granted or applied for to date, and therefore, the byre cannot be considered to be a dwelling in the context of the assessment of the current application. In the event that planning permission is sought for such a development, then consideration would need to be given to the suitability for use of the byre as a residential property in relation to expected standards of residential amenity at both the current application site and No.1 Glassard. This is not a material planning consideration in respect of the current application.
Members should note that a photographic commentary has been submitted by agents acting for one of the objectors. It is proposed that this, along with the letters of objection, will be available for Members to consult at the meeting.
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(iv) Applicant’s Supporting Statement
The Applicant has submitted a statement in support of the current proposal, and in response to the issues raised in the letters of representation. This may be summarised as follows:
• It is relevant there are a number of people who might have been expected to have objected, but who have not raised any concerns in respect of this proposal. Of the nine residences in Glassard, only three have registered objections.
• In a community survey carried out as part of the ‘Initiative at the Edge’ sponsored by the Scottish Executive in 1999, it was the perception of the local community that the Colonsay Estate was unwilling to sell land for building plots. Establishing building plots and then putting them on the market has been part of the Estate’s strategy to address this particular criticism. It is therefore ironic now to find that in fact there is opposition to this action.
• It is not considered that the proposed development would erode the existing boundary between Glassard and Scalasaig. Firstly, the Glassard development is entirely located to the shore side of the public road, and secondly, the current application site represents the last logical point for development on this side of the road. In any event, it is considered that the current application site is well within the historical boundary established around Glassard.
• In respect of perceived difficulties with development of the site given ground conditions and topography, it should be noted that a contractor has assessed the site and does not foresee any difficulties in siting development at this location.
• In respect of second home ownership, it is ironic that a number of the representations have been submitted by persons who own second homes at Glassard. It should also be noted that the Estate’s holiday cottage business is the largest on the island, and therefore plays a significant part in sustaining the economy of the island community. It is also stated that the prospective purchaser of this site is keen to be resident on the island if possible.
• It is stated that a condition requiring the retention of the trees located to the south of the application site would be acceptable to the applicant.
(v) Assessment
The existing settlement of Glassard is a dispersed cluster of residential development that is characterised by the use of uniform ‘estate’ commissioned architecture, substantial spacing between properties, and a building line that reflects the natural landform and forms a crescent overlooking a bay below.
The proposed development site is located to the south of No.1 Glassard, the building which currently marks the southern limit of the settlement. To the north of a group of coniferous trees which provide physical definition to the boundary between Glassard and the adjacent settlement of Scalasaig. The site is adequately removed from that of No.1 Glassard, in that a significant spacing, reflecting that of the existing development pattern, can be retained. In view of the above, it is considered that development of this site would be an acceptable ‘rounding-off’ of the settlement of Glassard, and that its development would be consistent with and POL HO 7 of the Islay, Jura and Colonsay Local Plan.
The application site lies within the Local Plan Inset Map for Scalasaig. However, the settlement of Glassard is considered (by both officers, the applicant and objectors) to be distinctly separate from the main settlement of Scalasaig. The proposal therefore requires to be assessed against POL HO 7 (existing clusters of development outwith the settlements). The site is considered to be an acceptable rounding-off opportunity consistent with the provisions of POL HO 7 of the Local Plan.
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The existing settlement is elevated and highly prominent when viewed from the east, it is considered that any development within the settlement should require to reflect the spacing, siting and design of existing buildings, in order for such development to be acceptably integrated into the wider landscape setting. Such details are reserved matters and it is recommended that planning conditions requiring the submission of acceptable design, finishes and siting be imposed. Additionally, conditions removing normal domestic ‘permitted development’ rights would be appropriate in this location, in order that control be maintained over outbuildings, fences and so on, as these if designed or sited inappropriately could have a disproportionate impact on the character of the settlement. It is also proposed that a planning condition requiring the retention of the existing group of coniferous trees to the south of the application site be imposed, in the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the retention of this physical feature which marks the boundary between Glassard and Scalasaig.
Vehicular access to the site will be via the formation of a new access onto the public highway. The Area Roads Engineer has indicated that the formation of such an access would not be detrimental to road safety, provided that planning conditions with regard to the standard and location of the access, provision of parking, turning and adequate visibility splays are imposed on any consent. No details have been submitted with regard to the proposed foul drainage arrangements or water supply. However, it should be noted that neither SEPA or Scottish Water have raised any objection to the proposal.
Letters of representation from members of the public have raised concern with regard to the impact of the proposed development on natural heritage resources. It should be noted that no formal nature conservation designation applies in respect of this site, and it is not expected that the proposed development would have adverse consequences for any species identified as being at risk in the ‘Argyll and Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan’. Consultation has, however, been undertaken with SNH, the RSPB and the Argyll and Bute Local Biodiversity Partnership in order to establish that this is indeed the case. Responses from the above are still outstanding at the time of writing. In the event that these responses are not available to present to the 4th June 2003 Area Committee meeting, it is recommended that Members resolve to be minded to approve the application, on the basis that the decision would not be issued until such time that confirmation to that effect had been received. In the event of issues being raised, the matter would be referred back to Members for a decision to be taken in the light of those considerations.
C. CONSIDERATION OF NEED FOR INFORMAL HEARING
As nine letters of representation have been received in respect of the proposal, it is appropriate that Members give consideration to the need to hold an informal hearing prior to the determination of the application. Given the proportion of representations received from persons who do not appear to be permanently resident on Colonsay, I consider that it would not be appropriate in this case, although the final decision rests with Members.
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This page is intentionally left blank Page 29 DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES Local Member - Cllr. Alison Hay PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 26.03.03 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 04.06.03
14.05.03 Reference Number: 03/00586/OUT Applicants Name: Mr. & Mrs. M. Cockerline Application Type: Outline Application Description: Demolition of shop and erection of dwellinghouse Location: Village Store, Ford
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• The development of a single dwellinghouse (outline with all matters of detail reserved for subsequent approval).
(ii) Other aspects of the development:
• Demolition of existing shop and detached garage.
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that permission be granted, subject to the outline standard conditions and reasons, and the conditions and reasons attached.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This application seeks outline planning approval for a dwelling to replace a detached building currently occupied as a village shop. The existing building is a flat roofed single storey timber and pebble-dash structure, with untypical large plate glass windows in terms of the Ford and Argyll village vernacular, and as, such its removal from a site adjacent to the stone village church would improve the environs of that building
Demolition would produces an infill plot, in the heart of the village, consistent in policy terms for a house. The site slopes gradually down yet significantly, with a drop of about 8 metres, to the river and there is a huge conifer at the bottom of the site which would be capable of being retained without impinging on the daylighting or amenity of the proposed dwelling. To aid the character of the village and to improve the setting of the old stone church, the position of the dwelling and any garage is important and this can be secured by condition. No privacy or amenity issues arise as a result of this proposal.
A 33 signature petition has been received in respect of the loss of the village shop. Whilst the owners could either choose to close the shop, or demolish the building without planning approval being required, the loss of a village shop as a consequence of this proposal is a material consideration in the determination of the application. However, as the retention of community facilities, such as local shops, is not underpinned by any Development Plan policy to that effect, and as there is no social or economic information available to the Council to assess the need for such a facility or the hardship which might be occasioned by its loss, the weight which can be given to this aspect of the proposal is clearly limited.
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control
Author: Derek Hay Tel. 01546 604083 Contact Point: Richard Kerr Tel. 01546 604080
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CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION : 03/00586/OUT
4. No development shall take place until such time as the existing buildings (shop and detached timber garage) have been demolished.
Reason: In order to ensure that the site can be redeveloped appropriately in the interests of visual amenity.
5. Any details pursuant to Condition (1) above shall include a dwellinghouse which:
i) is finished in wet dash render or natural stone or a mixture of both; ii) has a roof covering of natural slate; iii) is of no greater than one and a half storeys in terms of the elevation facing the public road, with a ridge height not exceeding 7 metres above proposed floor level; iv) incorporates windows with a strong vertical emphasis; v) has a roof pitch of not less than 37 o and not greater than 42o vi) incorporating smooth cement window and/or door bonds; vii) is predominantly rectangular shaped width traditional gable ends; viii) incorporates a ridge line located parallel to the public road and positioned so that the front elevation approximates to, and is no closer to, the public road than the river-side elevation of the neighbouring church, ix) has any detached garage positioned with a similar set-back position to the dwelling, but in the northern part of the site; x) has two car parking spaces and turning facilities to enable a vehicle to enter and leave the site in forward gear; xi) has details of a finished floor level relative to an identifiable datum outside the application site.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and in order to integrate the proposed dwellinghouse with its surroundings.
6. The canopy spread of the existing significant conifer in the east of the site shall be fenced off from construction activities for the full duration of building works, including storage of materials and any drainage works, and shall not be lopped topped or felled without the prior written consent of the Council as Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure the continual existence of the tree in the interest of visual amenity.
7. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3, Schedule 1, Part 7 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended), there shall be no walls, fences or other boundary treatment along the boundary of the site with the public road, with the exception of landscaping, without the prior agreement of the Council as Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and in order to integrate the proposed development with its surroundings.
8. No development shall be commenced until the developer has secured the implementation of an archaeological watching brief, to be carried out by an archaeological organisation acceptable to the Council as Planning Authority, during development work. The retained archaeological organisation shall be afforded access at all reasonable times and allowed to record and recover items of interest and finds. Terms of Reference for the watching brief will be supplied by the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. The name of the archaeological organisation retained by the developer shall be given to the Planning Authority and to the West of Scotland Archaeology Service in writing not less than 14 days before development commences.
Reason : in the public interest having regard to the potential of archaeological finds on the site.
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Advice Notes relative to application 03/00586/OUT
1. Attention is drawn to the attached copy correspondence from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) dated 29.04.03.
2. Attention is drawn to the attached copy correspondence from the Scottish Water dated 15.04.03
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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION : 03/00586/OUT
A. POLICY OVERVIEW
Concerning housing issues –
Policy HO10 of the Mid Argyll Local Plan (Second Alteration) 1993 states, in terms of housing provision:
“Within .. Ford .. the Council will encourage the development of infill, rounding off and redevelopment related to the existing built form. Regard will be had to the principles set out in the Government’s Planning Advice Note 36. Proposals which do not relate to the existing built form will be carefully assessed for servicing and environmental implications and those considered to have an adverse impact will normally be resisted.”
The proposal is consistent with housing policy on two counts: - it is a redevelopment site replacing existing buildings; - upon the demolition of the existing shop (which could take place without the need for planning permission), the consequential gap would be regarded as an infill within the heart of the village.
Concerning the loss of the only village shop –
There is no Local Plan retail policy which safeguards against the loss of a village shop. Closure of the business, or demolition of the building would not be subject to planning control. The provision of local retail facilities is therefore largely a matter for market forces to dictate. Although the loss of a village shop would be a material consideration, in the absence of policy backing for the protection of local services, there is limited weight which can be given to this aspect of the proposal.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i) Site History
None
(ii) Consultations
Head of Statutory Plans (report dated 24.04.03): “The Mid Argyll Local Plan through POL COM 1A recognises the opportunities that may exist for small shops serving the day-to-day needs of local communities. NPPG8 also recognises that village shops play a vital economic and social role in rural areas. Both policy COM 1A and the NPPG promote a positive approach to applications for new village shops to serve the day-to-day needs of local communities. There are however, no policies within the Mid Argyll Local Plan that oppose the loss of or conversion of shops to non-retail uses, other than within the commercial core of Lochgilphead. Consequently there are no policy grounds on which to object to these proposals. The existing policy in relation to shops in villages and minor settlements is unlikely to be altered significantly in the forthcoming new draft Argyll and Bute Local Plan.”
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) (letter dated 29.04.03): No objection.
West of Scotland Archaeology Service (letter dated 15.04.03): There is no archaeological issue in principle with the proposal, as it will be a replacement building in an already built up area, and therefore will not in my view raise any new issues in respect of the setting of the scheduled cairn on the opposite side of the road. ….. If is proposed to place the new house at the rear of the plot in the former garden area rather than on the footprint of the existing building I recommend the attachment of an archaeological watching brief condition.”
Scottish Water (letter dated 15.04.03): No objection.
Area Roads Engineer – (memo dated 16.5.03): No objection subject to parking and turning space being provided within the site.
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(iii) Publicity
The application required no specific publicity, other than neighbour notification. The period for representation ended on 08.04.03.
A 33 name petition has been received (32 residents of Ford and 1 of Dalavich), strongly objecting to the prospect of the loss of the shop. The petition is headed as follows: “We the residents of Ford wish to register our strong objection to the change of use of Ford Shop to housing development because – • In recent years we have lost our Post Office and Village Pub; • The Shop is the only remaining amenity in the village; • The housing stock is expanding rapidly bringing in more families; • If this application is granted the village will be deprived of any amenities for all time.”
The signatures to the petition, from what appears to be 21 households, are: Helen Blair, ? Roy, Hugh Blair, Violet Brown, Ian Willis, Val Willis, Pat Cairns, Bill Cairns, ? Gillies, Gill Davies, Peter Davies, F. Johnson, Simon Reynolds, Jane Reynolds, Lorraine MacIntyre, Angus MacIntyre, S.M. Phillins, D.W. Bannister, S.W. Bannister, Sue Creech, Peter Creech, Olive Frost, Don Frost, L. MacCacey, G. MacCacey, Mary Beaton, J.Smith, N. Roberts, C. Campbell, D. Macdonald, D. Maconvery….all of Ford, and Louise Bartholomew of Dalavich.
The decision as to whether the shop is to close (and whether the building is to be removed) rests with the owner, and is not subject to control by the Council as Planning Authority. It appears that the concern of the community is in respect of their wish to see a local shop, retained rather than concern about the appropriateness of the alternative use. Members must, however, confine their consideration as to whether a dwelling is acceptable in this location, and not take into account the desirability or otherwise of maintaining the current retail use.
C. CONSIDERATION OF NEED FOR INFORMAL HEARING
In circumstances where there are significant numbers of representations in respect of planning proposals, Members should give consideration as to whether it would be appropriate to hold an informal hearing prior to determining the application. In my view, it would be appropriate to hold a hearing given the number of representations received; although in terms of the future of the shop, Members should be aware that the actual decision whether to close the business or demolish the building rests with the applicant rather than the Council as Planning Authority.
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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES Local Member - Cllr. Alison Hay PLANNING APPLICATION REPORT Date of Validity - 03.04.03 MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY Committee Date - 04.06.03
16.05.2003 Reference Number: 03/00622/DET Applicants Name: Craignish Community Council Application Type: Detailed Application Description: Demolition of existing hall and erection of new village hall Location: Craignish Village Hall, Ardfern
(A ) THE APPLICATION
(i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission:
• Erection of new village hall; • Installation of Biodisc sewage treatment plant; • Installation of woodchip hopper; • Creation of tarmac and gravel car parking areas and surfacing of existing private way; • Creation of external play areas; • Provision of recycling area.
(B) RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the application be approved subject to the standard time limit condition and reason and the conditions and reasons attached.
(C) DETERMINING ISSUES AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This application relates to a proposed replacement village hall on the site of the existing Craignish Village Hall. The building is to be located in a similar position to the existing structure, parallel to the road and across the rear of the site. The new building will more than double the original floorspace, although the accommodation proposed includes a number of facilities rather than a single hall as at present. The car parking area between the building and the road is to be improved and properly marked out, which will make more efficient use of what land is available and thereby increase parking space. The private way sharing the access to the site and serving residential property at Lerigologan will remain.
There are no relevant development plan policies against which to assess the proposal. The siting, design and appearance of the building is appropriate, and does not give rise to unacceptable consequences for residential amenity having regard to the long-term use of the site for a similar purpose. The Area Roads Manager is satisfied that the parking provision is adequate to meet the Council’s normal standards for such a use. The proposal has generated significant public representation with 49 letters of support and 17 objections. Those objecting have indicated their preference for the development of a suggested alternative site at Soroba, and have highlighted their considered shortcomings of the application site; largely attributed to its lack of adjacent land and the consequent difficulty in securing additional car parking for the enlarged building.
Members should be aware that the existence, or potential availability of, an alternative site, whether or not that may have advantages over the application site, does not constitute a material consideration in the determination of this proposal. Consideration should be confined to the land use merits of the application proposal only. If this application is permitted, it would not preclude the consideration of other alternatives. However, it would be for the applicants to consider these in consultation with the wider community, and to apply for them if they so choose. The Council as a Planning Authority does
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not have a role in this process, other than to consider the individual merits of any consequent application.
Angus J Gilmour Head of Development & Building Control
Author: Derek Hay Tel. 01546 604083 Contact Point : Richard Kerr Tel. 01546 604080
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CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION: 03/00622/DET
2. Prior to development being first commenced, the access hereby permitted shall be formed in accordance with the Council’s Highway Drawing No.TM205 with the bellmouth area and road (as shown) surfaced in dense bitumen macadam and dropped kerbs formed to the satisfaction of the Council as Planning Authority or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of road safety.
3. Prior to development being first commenced, and notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted drawings, a sample of the roofing material, illustrating profile and colour, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out wholly in accordance with the duly approved details.
Reason: In the interest of the visual amenity of the area.
4. Prior to development being first commenced, and notwithstanding the details shown on the submitted drawings, sample colours or B.S. numbers of the colours to be used for the smooth render treatment, the timber balcony structure, the powder coated timber window framework, and the woodchip hopper shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out wholly in accordance with the duly approved details.
Reason: In order to secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity.
5. All the windows in the north-east elevation of the building shall be obscure glazed and be retained as such therafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council as Planning Authority.
Reason : To protect the privacy and amenity of adjacent residential property.
6. The retaining wall between the two car parks shall be constructed in natural stone unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council as Planning Authority, and this aspect of the development along with the surfacing and marking out of the car parking areas shall be undertaken in accordance with the details and layout indicated on the approved plans, and the parking areas made available for use, prior to the first occupation of the building. The proposed means of delineating the parking spaces shall be submitted to and agreed in advance in writing by the Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interest of the visual amenity and to maximise the on-site parking space in the interests of road safety.
7. Prior to work starting on the building a full landscaping scheme, in respect of the specified areas shown on drawing 99.83.03A, and also in addition, for the area to the rear of the hall, and those areas within the car park to the rear of spaces numbered 24 to 29, and to the side of 25, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as Planning Authority. The scheme shall specify the soft and hard landscaping works, including the location, type and size of each individual tree and/or shrub. It shall also state the programme for completion and subsequent on-going maintenance of the landscaping.
All the hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the scheme approved in writing by the Planning Authority. All planting, seeding or turfing as may be comprised in the approved details shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the commencement of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Any trees or plants which within a period of ten years from the completion of the development die, for whatever reason are removed or damaged shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of the same size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
Reason: To assist in the integration of the building and its associated parking areas into its surroundings in the interests of visual amenity.
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8. No external lighting shall be installed on the building or within the application site, without the details of such lighting first being submitted to and approved in writing with the Council as Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that any lighting is designed to avoid annoyance from either glare or reflection in the interest of residential amenity.
ADVICE NOTES.
1. Attention is drawn to the attached copy correspondence dated 29.04.03 from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
2. Attention is drawn to the attached copy correspondence dated 02.05.03 from Scottish Water.
3. Attention is drawn to the fact that the Council’s Building Control Officer requires attention to a secondary means of escape from hall number 2 (which will require a modification to the external appearance). Contact should also be made with him over the main internal hall doors and pedestrian collision barriers for the double escape door within the kitchen, as well as aspects of the demolition of the existing hall.
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APPENDIX RELATIVE TO APPLICATION : 03/00622/DET
A. POLICY OVERVIEW
There are no policies in the Strathclyde Structure Plan or Mid-Argyll Local Plan which are of direct relevance to this proposal.
B. OTHER MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i) Site History
None
(ii) Consultations
• Area Roads Manager (report dated 01.05.03): the required parking provision has been assessed on the basis of 1 car parking space per 10 square metres of public floor space in accordance with the Council’s normal standards. The Area Roads Manager has no objections to the proposal, subject to a condition in relation to the specification of the bellmouth.
• Building Control Officer (report dated 16.04.03): no objections, and no comments which affect external appearance, other than the need for a secondary means of escape for hall 2 (which can easily be accommodated).
• Public Protection (memo dated 19.5.03): no objections. The existing building is of single brick construction with metal framed single glazed windows and a sheet metal roof. The new building will be constructed to modern day standards with regard to noise insulation and heat loss. The new building has the main door facing the sea and therefore away from the adjoining properties. This will make the activities in the building less likely to cause annoyance to neighbours. With regard to noise complaints arising from the use of the building or from construction works, these can be dealt with by legislation enforced by environmental health. No difficulty is anticipated with the hopper system feeding the wood burner. A condition to control external lighting would be appropriate.
• Scottish Water (letter dated 29.04.03): no objections, but with advisory comments.
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency (letter dated 02.05.03): no objections. The Agency is supportive of the installation of a biodisc sewage treatment plant. Advisory comments also offered which states that a drainage consent in terms of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 will have to be gained prior to discharge. In addition, the developer should ensure that all demolition and construction wastes arising from the development are disposed of a suitable facility.
(iii) Case in Support of the Application by the Village Hall Committee
The applicants have sent an open letter to Craignish residents and the Council in support of their proposals, making the following summarised points: - The community has been thoroughly, consulted, balloted and surveyed and the option selected has majority community support; - The site has served the community well for 50 years. It is accessible from the main road without access through the residential part of the village. There are only two adjacent houses leaving most of the village undisturbed. Better utilisation of the car parking area will improve capacity for cars. - The design is innovative and will be attractive to residents and visitors alike; - The hall will provide child care, IT and office space for the community as well as an enlarged function space; - The alternative site proposed by Colin Lindsay-MacDougall is unacceptable to the Committee. He has refused to allow feu superior consent to enable redevelopment of the existing site to take place, without having recourse to the Llands Tribunal. Any offer
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of land on the Lunga Estate may well confer power to veto or influence future decisions the community may wish to make.
(iv) Publicity
The application has been advertised on site and in the newspaper (Article 9 - Vacant Land) The period for representations expired on the 09.05.03.
The proposal has generated much public interest, and has prompted 16 letters of objection, partly, it appears, as a result of an open letter circulated throughout the community following the submission of the application, by the Laird of the Lunga Estate, Colin Lindsay- Macdougall. He opposes the site - for reasons set out in detail below - and in his letter he proposes an alternative location on his own land in the vicinity of Soroba. The application has also generated a significant number of letters of support as summarised below.
It needs to be recognised that in the consideration of these various letters the Committee is obliged simply to determine whether the proposal which is the subject of this application, is acceptable in land use planning terms. Since there is no planning policy framework to steer the proposal into a particular location at this point in time, the Council is not confronted with a choice as to the relative merits of alternative sites. If it is determined that this particular proposal is acceptable, then planning permission should be granted. If an alternative proposal were to emerge for any other site, then that would need to be considered on its respective planning merits, irrespective of whether permission is granted for this site. Ultimately it is for the applicants to decide which location best suits their needs.
The representations received are summarised as follows : • The points in the letter of objection from Colin Lindsay-Macdougall • A summarised list of the points raised in the other letters of objection (from 16 persons) • A summarised list of the points in the letters of support (from 47 persons and 2 supportive groups).
Four residential properties immediately neighbour the application site, and the owners/occupiers of these properties received specific neighbour notification. Of these persons, only R. J. Maclean of ‘Hazelwood’ has made comments, in the form of a letter of objection. In view of this person’s proximity to the proposed development, I highlight these separately in some detail:
“The present village hall was well sited for the community of 50 years ago, but is now totally inadequate in terms of the capacity of the building itself and more importantly the lack of parking spaces for participants at hall functions…having regard to the increasing population of the area. This matter has not been adequately addressed in the proposal.
Use of the site which would result in parking congestion, presents a safety/fire issue. In early February my property suffered a serious fire that destroyed the kitchen and a large part of the roofing in the main structure. Had this happened 2 or 3 hours later it is likely that the Fire Services would have been unable to gain immediate access, as there was a function that night with its’ usual uncontrolled parking and a ten minute delay would have resulted in my whole building being destroyed.
For a Community Hall to be successful it must be capable of generating sufficient income from hall usage to cover costs, and as such it will have to attract a far greater level of use than is currently the case and unfortunately this must entail an increase in noise levels disturbing residents close to the hall. I have had to complain to the Councils’ Public Protection Section in the past over excessive noise emanating from amplifiers etc at 3.30 am and from cars in the car park after the function had ceased.
The rebuilding of the present site would be a mistake and at the expense of those living close to it….it should be sited in an area where there is little or no chance of neighbours being disturbed at any time of day or night. In conclusion I am opposed to the re-building on the present site as the increase in hall usage required to sustain it’s financial viability makes the site unsuitable in this residential area”.
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Comment: It is not anticipated that the level of nuisance will significantly alter as a result of the rebuilding and enlargement of this building. The building will provide a variety of room sizes and provide for activities currently not catered for but its capacity for larger functions will not be significantly increased. The Head of Public Protection is satisfied that any recurrent nuisance can be addressed under environmental health powers.
The points of objection from Colin-Lindsay MacDougall of Lunga may be summarised as follows:
- The site is already over-used and has no room for further expansion and is in the wrong location being 1.5 km from the centre of the village;
- The present site was selected without much research, but one of the advantages of the hall at the time was land on either side for use for stock at local agricultural shows. The neighbouring land is now used for housing;
- The approach road is single track, unrestricted, bounded by high hedges and walls on the landward side and high-tide on the seaward side, with poor visibility lines, few passing places and busy fast traffic which is not a safe road for children, alone or on bicycles. For this reason and others most people go to the hall by car. Moreover many families find it a requirement to take two cars so that children can be taken home by baby-sitters relieved after functions;
- The hall regularly holds functions attended by 60-90 people, with 60 or more cars, which are increasing in number and frequency, and its popularity is likely to increase as the village expands – there are over 20 houses either under construction or recently completed- and a larger hall will make it more popular too. Cars often park on the roadside for up to 200 metres on either side, obstructing the road and breaking up the verges, and making it impossible for emergency services to reach the hall or village on such occasions;
- The hall site contains a servitude right of access to the 16 dwellings at Leregoligan, with their only access through the car park. At hall functions it is often hardly possible for residents or emergency services to gain access;
- The number of spaces for cars will be less than shown as trucks or tractors and trailers bringing equipment can take up several spaces;
- The new Local Plan is likely to bring significant housing development to thearea, and as there are no adjacent or nearby sites for parking or expansion it would seem the height of irresponsibility to engage in an expensive development on such an inadequate site;
- The constraints of the site seem to have affected the design of the hall, which only meets the requirements of the community in a poor way;
- There is no adjacent area where outdoor events can be held; farmers markets, car boot-sales, football, shinty, village sports must be held elsewhere, and community gatherings will shortly no longer fit in the hall;
- The proposed new building contains 3 halls but they are not contiguous and not flexible enough to allow for larger gatherings, which could produce the income to contribute substantially in the maintenance of such a building;
- The internal layout is particularly poor for the arts, where most travelling theatre groups prefer to play in the round rather than in a long thin building with an end stage; and kitchen and bar facilities are far from ideal;
- The hall is to be sited in an area of medium to large residential housing, with substantial gardens tending to be occupied by older occupants who appreciate peace and tranquillity and who are most likely to be disturbed by functions. The values of these properties will be adversely affected. No amount of sound deadening in the building will alleviate this for which reason the Hall Committee have restricted many events to close by 1.30 am, which requires music and bars to close much earlier; a situation
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unacceptable to many of the younger generation who have to seek venues elsewhere, all casting doubt on the sustainability of the new hall;
- The design of the building can only be described as an unattractive institutional building, to be fronted with a large gravel park, room enough for only 1 tree in terms of landscaping;
- Other alternative sites are available. The Lunga Estate has offered the Village Hall Committee a free site, and release of their current obligation to simply use the existing site for community purposes which could enable them to raise funds from that. The allegation is made that the Village Hall Committee have told the community that no suitable alternative sites exist. He states that a highly suitable site exists in Soroba Meadow, with opportunities for further potential around it;
- The objector contends that the proposal presented to the Council is not the democratic choice of the local community, being the choice of the Village Hall Committee, now acting independently from the Community Council.
Comments: Many of these criticisms relate to the site chosen and the design selected by the applicants, which are not material planning considerations. Likewise, the existence of a suggested preferable site on the objector’s land is not a planning consideration. These are all matters to be considered by the applicants in consultation with the wider community. Those matters which are planning considerations are the likelihood of any nuisance from this use being materially worsened as a result of the proposal, and similarly, any road safety issues occasioned by overflow car parking taking place on the public road over and above that experienced to date.
Public halls are commonly found within villages where there are neighbouring properties nearby. In this case there are few dwellings directly affected, and they are situated adjacent to an existing hall which has been there for very many years. Whilst some disturbance is inevitable (the current hall terminates functions at 1.30 am) it is unlikely that it will significantly worsen as a result of this proposal, and certainly not to the degree whereby redevelopment with improved accommodation could be legitimately resisted. As far as parking is concerned, improved utilisation of the existing parking area will increase capacity. Some roadside parking will occur on those occasions when large functions are underway, as at present. The Area Roads Manager indicates that the Police would be responsible for addressing issues of obstruction or dangerous parking..
The following other persons have objected to the proposal, for the reasons expressed below : Lizzie Rose, West Barravullin, Barbreck; Ms. A. F. Lindsay-MacDougall, Collaig, Ardfern; R. Dunn, Dunedin, Lasswade, Midlothian; Donald Phillips, Caber Ri Creig, Craobh Haven; Robin & Rosemary Turner, Cuan, Monadh nan Carn, Ardfern; K & S Ritchie, Simon & Namaste Bevan, Lunga, Ardfern; Malcolm & Alison Campbell, Aird Farm, Ardfern; J.&G.A. Rogers, The Smithy, Barbreck…..(all Craignish residents), and Niall Hohouse of London)….totalling 17 objectors when including the afore-mentioned Colin- Lindsay MacDougall of Lunga and R. J. MacLean of ‘Hazelwood, Ardfern’. The matters raised by the other objectors are as follows:
- Parking is seriously limited, so parking will occur along the verges causing obstruction and limiting access by all especially the emergency services; - There is restricted visibility at the site entrance, with an unlit stretch of road; - parking on the verges cause destruction to drainage ditches;. - The proposal is too far out of the village, in an unsafe position having regard to distance, lack of pavement, and line of acceptable sight. - The Community should pursue instead the offer from the Laird of Lunga, being a better site with greater potential (eg outdoor sports and activities which can occur past the 01300 hr curfew); - The IT training room and child care areas are too small - The proposal should be put on hold to await the guidance of the new Local Plan
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The following persons / organisations have written in to the Council in support of the application, for the reasons expressed below :
Craignish Pre-School Planning Committee – because there is an urgent need to provide a pre-school playgroup facility for local 2-5 year old children to operate for up to 4 hours, 5 days a week and the new hall, contrary to the current provision, would provide highly suitable premises. The group could be the key user of the new hall. There is no formal childcare available in Craignish at present, the nearest at the moment being Lochgilphead. The plans for this essential playgroup facility are entirely reliant on the completion of this new hall.
Craignish Parent and Toddler Group – because it satisfies the requirements of their activities. They recognise that none of the public roads in Craignish are safe for unaccompanied young children, however they comment that the route to the proposed hall is arguably safer than others.
Other individuals have written in support of the proposal, namely;
Professor & Dr. McMinn (the immediate neighbours at Achnafuaran to the north-east who state “we have never been inconvenienced by the presence of the existing hall”), and Alex Armstrong, Barfada Farm, Ardfern (being a co-opted member of the Craignish Community Council at the time that the decision was made to redevelop the site, who confirms that the Community Council endorses the application); C. Monat, 15 The Green, Craobh Haven; R. Dalgleish, Barbreck, Ardfern; Joan M Wylie, Tigh an Innis, Ardfern; Mr and Mrs McLarty, The Homestead, Ardfern; Diane Steele, 29 The Green, Craobh Haven; Gavin Shanks, Gair na Mara, Lerigoligan, Ardfern; Mary MacLarty, Stable Lott, Lunga; Brian Sutherland, Mill View, Ardfern; Bridget MacDougall, Grianan, Ardfern; Gillian Hind, Dachaidh Shealbach, Ardfern; Taryn Blair, The Anchorage, Ardfern; C.S. Morris, Dachaidh Shealbach, Ardfern; Richard Blair, ‘Loch Craignish Cottages’, Ardfern; Tim Champion, Tign-Na-Timbacardia, Ardfern; Denis Campbell, Soroba Cottage, Ardfern; Laura Neville, Coire Lodge, Lunga; Christopher & Mary Thornhill, 4 Ardfern Cottages, Ardfern; Enca Thornhill, Mill View, Ardfern; M.A.McDiarmid & Patrick Boase, Lerigoligan, Ardfern; Peter Richardson, Mill House, Ardfern; Mrs. J.E. Goudy, Garden Cottage, Craignish; Chris.M.H.Nunn, Barfad Beag, Ardfern; Mrs. S. G. Connor, Two Trees, Ardfern; Mrs. Patricia Barclay, 3 Ardfern Cottages, Ardfern; David Graham, Barfad, Ardfern; Peter Redshaw, 8 The Green, Croabh Haven; Alastair Blair, 3 The Anchorage, Ardfern; Alexandra Taylor, Soroba House, Ardfern; Mr.& Mrs. A. Pollock, Highfield, Ardfern; Paul & Mary Smyth, 16 The Green, Craobh Haven; Liz MacInally, 2 The Anchorage, Ardfern; Julie Jennings, Driftwood, Lunga; Faith & Sandy Maclalligan, Corranbeg, Ardfern; Mrs. Jan Brown, Otters, Ardfern; J.W. Pitts, Stoneleigh, Whiston, Northampton; Clive G. Brown.
The points expressed in support of the proposal are as follows:
- it has been the traditional hall site for many years; - there is excellent access and parking; - the proposed architecture is striking and is well designed for the needs of existing and proposed users; - it is well located for the village and is easy to find by those coming from outside Craignish - it is in a scenic location; - there are few houses which neighbour it; - those arriving by car don’t have to come through the village; - it can be walked to on the level from the centre of the village; - it has taken 6 years of hard democratic local work to get the project to this stage, and six years ago the Laird made his offer at a public meeting but he could never be persuaded to put it in writing; - to delay granting planning permission will put at risk community and financial support, jeopardising the fund raising to-date for this specific project.
A neutral position seeing pros and cons of both sides has been taken by the following, who seek a comprehensive investigation into the merits of the suggested alternatives: Jenny England, Buzzards, The Anchorage, Ardfern; Philip Springthorpe, Ardlarach, Ardfern and Nigel Boase, no address given.
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C. ASSESSMENT
There is an existing village hall on the site which provides 102 sq. metres of public hall floor- space. The proposal seeks the development of a new enlarged village hall following the demolition of the existing. In total, it more than doubles the floor-space at 254 sq. metres, although this accommodation offers a number of facilities rather than a single hall of that dimension. The new building would include a new hall of 138 sq. metres, a second much smaller hall of 55 sq. metres, a multi-function room of 46 sq. metres, a computer room of 15 sq. metres and the remaining space, which all adds up to the 254 sq. metres. There is also a significant area of kitchen, store-room, WC and corridor space, but this is not relevant in assessing public usage and car parking needs.
The Council’s approved car parking standards require 1 space per 10 sq. metres of public floor- space. On this basis 25 car parking spaces would be needed for this new development. The proposal offers 28 spaces as a result of properly laying out and marking out the existing area used for parking. Public representation has highlighted a concern by some that the car parking provision enjoyed by the current village hall is inadequate. The current car parking area is almost identical in area and position as the proposed car parking, but at present the spacing is unmarked. The letters of objection note that for some functions the existing arrangement is unsatisfactory resulting in cars being parked along substantial lengths of the narrow classified village road, offering not only inconvenience to road users, but also a danger to pedestrians. The Area Roads Manager has considered all these aspects and the letters of objection but is none-the-less satisfied with the proposal. In considering all aspects of potential congestion it needs to be acknowledged that any particular large function is likely to only use the large hall, and that the large hall is, at 138 sq.metres, only 36 sq. metres larger than the existing hall. The additional accommodation is to enable smaller rooms to be available for daytime activity and will not have consequences for function parking.
Noise from the new village hall is an issue that has been raised, particularly by one immediately neighbouring resident, who comments that noise is already a problem on occasions late at night. It needs to be realised, again, that the size of the main hall is not much larger than the existing and that the Council is able to control noise through environmental health legislation if there are recurrent problems in this regard.
The only other consideration that needs attention, is the design, appearance, and privacy aspects of the proposal. The proposed building is larger, up to 31.5 metres long (12 metres longer than the present), and it has a forward extension along the northern eastern boundary of the site, where it neighbours the garden ground of ‘Achnafuaran’. The existing hall is 8.7 metres wide, where as the proposed building has a maximum width of 12.3 metres, which has added to it the forward extension of some 8.5 metres. The eaves height of the property (2.9 metres) will not be too dissimilar to the present, although the ridge height doubles to 8 metres given the greater span. The forward extension benefits from a falling site which enables the multi-function room to be accommodated at a lower level. I consider that the mass of the building fits well into the site, particularly given that it is set well back from the public road. Given that the design and finishes are appropriate, I find the appearance of the building acceptable. There are no privacy issues presented by the proposal to any neighbouring dwelling.
C. CONSIDERATION OF NEED FOR INFORMAL HEARING
This proposal has generated significant levels of representation both for and against the proposal. Whilst much of the opposition (17 letters) appears to have been stimulated by a desire to see an alternative site developed, which is not a material consideration in this case, there have been other issues raised which are directly relevant to the proposal, such as the adequacy of car parking. Members should therefore consider whether it is necessary to hold a hearing before a decision is reached. In my view, the level of representation is such that a hearing would be appropriate.
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This page is intentionally left blank Page 51 Argyll and Bute Council Agenda Item 9 Development and Environment Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY
App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300757VARC CRE Energy 17/04/2003 08/05/2003 PER Land At Beinn An Tuirc Torrisdale Campbeltown Argyll
Variation of condition 9 relative to consent 98/00597/DET - Erection of 46 wind turbines and associated infrastructure. 0300717DET Malcolm Campbell 09/04/2003 06/05/2003 PER Aird Farm Ardfern Craignish Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8QS
ALterations and extensions to dwelling house
0300710NMA Scottish Power 04/04/2003 07/05/2003 PER Land At Beinn An Tuirc Torrisdale Campbeltown Argyll
Variation of consent 01/00633/VARCON - revised siting of turbines and road layout of planning consent 98/00597/DET - 0300693NMA Mrs Susan Blant 07/04/2003 06/05/2003 PER Plot 11s Half-Acre Hill Craobh Haven Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8UA Change from front porch to two storey extension to planning consent 99/00569/DET: Erection of dwelling house 0300634VARC Argyll And Bute Council 31/03/2003 08/05/2003 PER Colonsay Airfield Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay
Proposed variation of condition 5 relative to Planning Consent ref: 02/01596/DET to allow erection of hanger building prior to 0300633NMA Ardtalla Estate Ltd 31/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Ardilistry Kildalton Port Ellen Isle Of Islay
Non-material amendment to Planning Consent ref: 01/01268/DET - Alteration to window and door openings 0300581DET Airwave MmO2 Limited 19/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Dalmore Tayinloan Tarbert Argyll PA29 6XG
Erection of a 15m high lattice telecommunications tower with 2.5m antenna and ancillary cabin and 1m fence 0300567NMA Co-operative Retail Services 21/03/2003 02/05/2003 REF Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Barmore Road Tarbert Argyll PA29 6TW Amendments to new access stair, yard access, stair access to first floor and roof garden relative to consent 02/01909/DET. 0300566DET Mr And Mrs Skelton 21/03/2003 12/05/2003 PER Tullochgorm Minard Inveraray Argyll PA32 8YQ
Erection of extension to dwelling house
PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED
15 May 2003 Page 1 of 7 Page 52 Argyll and Bute Council Development and Environment Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY
App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300564DET Anglo House Scotland Ltd 20/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER 1-12 Islay View Machrihanish Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6SU
Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouses
0300562DET Mr And Mrs J MacEachern 20/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Site 2, Kennacraig Farm, By Whitehouse Skipness Tarbert Argyll Erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
0300561REM Woodrow Construction (Islay) Ltd 20/03/2003 30/04/2003 PER Site No. 3 Land At Rear Of Islay Hospital Gortonvogie Road Bowmore Isle Of Islay Erection of dwelling house relative to outline consent 01/01846/OUT 0300554OUT Graham McPherson 20/03/2003 08/05/2003 PER Braefoot High Street Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6EA
Site for erection of single storey dwelling
0300552DET Mr And Mrs K Gill 20/03/2003 12/05/2003 PER Ettrick Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8SQ
Alterations and extension to dwelling house and siting of LPG tank 0300547NMA Argyll And Bute Council 19/03/2003 08/05/2003 PER Colonsay Airfield Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay
Change of 18m hardcore runway to 30m grass runway and repositioning of hanger related to consent 02/01596/DET 0300533DET Robert Kerr And Sons 18/03/2003 01/05/2003 PER Land North West Of Knockstaple Farm Southend Campbeltown Argyll Erection of a building for housing cattle
0300532NMA Ian Reid 23/03/2003 08/05/2003 PER Heathfield West Pier Road Tarbert Argyll PA29 6UF
Change level of window on West gable relative to consent 98/01480/DET - Extension to dwelling house and alterations to 0300513DET Airwave Mmo2 18/03/2003 13/05/2003 PER Land North East Of Craiglonnach Achahoish Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of 15m lattice tower with 16.55m antennae with cabin and ancillary equipment
PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED
15 May 2003 Page 2 of 7 Page 53 Argyll and Bute Council Development and Environment Services TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING DELEGATED DECISIONS SINCE LAST COMMITTEE MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY
App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300506DET Mr And Mrs D McGeachy 17/03/2003 13/05/2003 PER Plot 1 1 Fernoch Crescent Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8AE
Erection of sun room and 2,500 litre oil tank
0300504OUT Donald MacKay 18/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Land North West Of Knockdean, The Moy Campbeltown Argyll
Erection of 2 dwelling houses
0300499DET Mr And Mrs Davies 14/03/2003 07/05/2003 PER Torran House Ford Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8RH
Erection of double garage and workshop with granny flat
0300489DET Anglo House (Scotland) Ltd 13/03/2003 30/04/2003 PER Land West Of Number 1 Islay View Machrihanish Campbeltown Argyll Erection of two, 2 storey dwelling houses with built in garage
0300488PNELE Scottish And Southern Energy 25/02/2003 15/04/2003 PDD Deviation For New House, Garvel Road, Tarbert Overhead Line Mid Argyll Erection of overhead electricity line
0300479LIB Mrs C Anderson 10/03/2003 01/05/2003 PER Brookfield House Portnahaven Isle Of Islay
Installation of ground floor toilet, boiler and oil tank
0300470DET Mrs C. Anderson 10/03/2003 01/05/2003 PER Brookfield House Portnahaven Isle Of Islay
Installation of boiler and oil tank
0300461ADV Land Securities Trillium 07/03/2003 30/04/2003 PER Department Of Social Security Hall Street Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6BZ Erection of one illuminated projecting sign and one non-illuminated fascia sign 0300455DET John Peace Associates 12/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Nairana Inverneil Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8ES
Erection of garage and siting of 1,250 litre oil storage tank
PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED
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App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300454DET Graham Waters 13/03/2003 01/05/2003 PER Kelsay Portnahaven Isle Of Islay PA47 7SZ
Conversion of existing cottage to one and a half storey house and installation of septic tank 0300411NMA Lomond And Argyll Primary Care NHS Trust 03/03/2003 25/04/2003 PER The Manse Campbeltown Road Tarbert Argyll PA29 6TY
Non material amendment to consent 02/00107/DET, amended roof finish 0300399DET M And K MacLeod Ltd 03/03/2003 28/04/2003 PER Land North West Of Crinan Basin St Clair Road Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll Erection of 27 dwelling houses and flats with associated roads and landscaping - (Revised Proposals) 0300397DET Mid Argyll Youth Project 03/03/2003 25/04/2003 PER Old Library Building Union Street Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of two storey extension to existing building
0300389DET W And C Angus 03/03/2003 25/04/2003 PER Land South West Of Easter Ellister Port Charlotte Isle Of Islay
Erection of bungalow and installation of septic tank
0300378DET M Gardner 10/03/2003 30/04/2003 PER Tober Ruaidh Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of conservatory
0300377DET Mr And Mrs M A C McNeil 10/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Old Smithy Ardfern Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8QN
Erection of extensions to dwelling house
0300366COU Bruichladdich Distilley 25/02/2003 PER Bruichladdich House Bruichladdich Isle Of Islay PA49 7UN
Change of use from 2 dwellings to form a company house
0300364OUT Donald Hollyoake 11/03/2003 01/05/2003 PER Land North East Of Number 4 Livingstone Way Port Ellen Isle Of Islay PA42 7EP Erection of four dwellinghouses
PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED
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App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300336OUT Carol MacNeill 03/02/2003 24/04/2003 PER Drumclach Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YR
Erection of dwellinghouse
0300328ADV Bank Of Scotland Halifax 25/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Bank Of Scotland Harbour Street Tarbert Argyll PA29 6TZ
Erection of non illuminated sign and one illuminated projecting sign 0300325ADV Bank Of Scotland Halifax 25/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Bank Of Scotland Poltalloch Street Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8LW Erection of one non-illuminated sign and one illumunated projecting sign 0300324DET Mr And Mrs K Johnston 14/03/2003 25/04/2003 PER Maggie Thompsons Cottage Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YW Erection of extension to dwelling house
0300323DET Mr And Mrs MacKenzie 20/02/2003 30/04/2003 PER Schoolhouse Inverneil Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8ES
Erection of 1m high stone boundary wall and 2m gate piers
0300320COU Trustees Of The Tenth Duke Of Argyll 10/03/2003 07/05/2003 PER Bt Repeater Station Inveraray Argyll PA32 8XT
Change of use of BT Repeater station to dwelling house
0300309DET Mr And Mrs C Schafer 21/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Site 2 Land West Of Torran House Ford Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of dwelling house and installation of septic tank
0300303REM Mr And Mrs M Fleming 21/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Plot C Annieswell Ardlarach Road Ardfern Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of dwelling house with attached garage and installation of LPG tank 0300290DET Hugh Carswell 23/03/2003 02/05/2003 PER Cottage, Knockrome Craighouse Isle Of Jura
Demolition of existing extension and erection of new extension
PER=APPROVED WDN=WITHDRAWN NOO=NO OBJECTIONS AAR=APPLICATION REQUIRED CGR=CERTIFICATE GRANTED OBR=OBJECTIONS RAISED PDD=PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT PRE=PERMISSION REQUIRED NRR=NEW APPLICATION REQUIRED
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App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0300288DET John Morrison 17/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER 1 Kenovay Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8PJ
Formation of new road access, erection of timber decking, steps and siting of 500 gallon gas tank 0300282LIB The Governor And Company Of Bank Of Scotland 17/02/2003 25/04/2003 PER 9 Longrow South Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6AL
Erection of a satellite dish
0300278DET Mr And Mrs P Cairns 21/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Plot 1 Land South Of Tigh Na Truan Kilmichael Glassary Lochgilphead Argyll Erection of a dwelling house and garage
0300277OUT Stuart Ramsay 12/02/2003 15/04/2003 PER Land South Of The Rowans Lochgair Lochgilphead Argyll
Site for erection of dwellinghouse
0300265DET Ms W Galbraith And Mr R Kay 11/03/2003 24/04/2003 PER Smerby Hill, Campbeltown Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6QW
Erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
0300060DET Mr D.R Hayes 17/12/2002 25/04/2003 PER Barbreck Farm Barbreck Lochgilphead Argyll
Erection of cold store (retrospective)
0300057DET Canmore Partnership Ltd 24/12/2002 30/04/2003 PER Mid Argyll Hospital Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8JZ
Erection of new health and social care facility and ambulance workshop 0202179DET Mrs Margaret McLean 20/03/2003 08/05/2003 PER Shafi's Shore Street Bowmore Isle Of Islay PA43 7LB
Alteration to shop front
0202166DET Sebastian Rose 06/01/2003 06/05/2003 PER 6 Garval Terrace Tarbert Argyll PA29 6TS
Replacement windows and doors
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App. No Applicant name, address and proposal Valid date Decision date Decision
0202097DET M And K MacLeod 11/12/2002 12/05/2003 PER 20 Poltalloch Street Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8LP
Demolition of dwelling and erection of 2 dwellings
0201962OUT Susan Campbell 13/12/2002 01/05/2003 PER Existing Ruin, Torran Gruinart Bridgend Isle Of Islay
Site for erection of dwellinghouse
0201875LIB Trustees Of The Tenth Duke Of Argyll 17/10/2002 09/04/2003 WDN Salmon Draught Inveraray Argyll PA32 8XQ
Installation of new internal staircase within dwellinghouse
0201843OUT Mr And Mrs Dobson 24/10/2002 09/05/2003 PER Plot Adjacent To Cairnbaan Hotel Cairnbaan Lochgilphead Argyll
Proposed site for dwellinghouse
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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISIO AND SITE ADDRESS DATE N
0201761ERD Mr D Crawford 01/11/2002 22/11/2002 07/05/2003 WARAPP Change of use of barn to dwellinghouse
Brenchoille Farm Furnace Inveraray Argyll PA32 8XN
0201794MTP Mr And Mrs D Binnie 07/11/2002 20/11/2002 22/04/2003 WARAPP Alterations to dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank
Oatfield Lodge Campbeltown Argyll
0300021EXT Mr And Mrs Chris Browne 07/01/2003 09/01/2003 14/04/2003 WARAPP Extension to dwellinghouse
Anchor House Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8PN
0300267DEM Kintyre Holdings Ltd 17/02/2003 17/02/2003 12/05/2003 WARAPP Demolition of church building
Templar Hall Millknowe Campbeltown Argyll
0300268ERD Mr And Mrs Conley 14/02/2003 24/02/2003 29/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse and oil storage tank
Land West Of Woodburn Lochpark Carradale Campbeltown Argyll 0300276ALT Mr And Mrs Terrence Tuffs 18/02/2003 18/02/2003 12/05/2003 WARAPP Alteration to dwellinghouse
Orran Lochgair Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8SB
0300359CO Mr And Mrs M Hearne 27/02/2003 12/03/2003 29/04/2003 WARAPP Conversion of cowshed to new house
Crumble Cottage Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YT
0300362MTP Mr And Mrs J.Bridges 27/02/2003 12/03/2003 29/04/2003 WARAPP Proposed renovation and extension to cottage
Crumble Cottage Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YT
0300391STG Shanks 04/03/2003 26/03/2003 06/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of building - Stage 2 electrical and ventilation
Lingerton Waste Disposal Site Kilmory Lochgilphead Argyll
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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISIO AND SITE ADDRESS DATE N
0300394ERD Mr And Mrs Gordon Dickson 04/03/2003 12/03/2003 07/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of new house and garage
Nursery Field South Of Torbreck Ford Lochgilphead Argyll
0300413ERD M And K MacLeod 06/03/2003 17/03/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of 6 houses
Land South Of Tyanna Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll
0300477ERC Robert Kerr And Sons 13/03/2003 13/03/2003 29/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of New Cattle Building
Land North West Of Knockstaple Farm Southend Campbeltown Argyll 0300482AO Lomond & Argyll Primary Care NHS Trust 14/03/2003 08/04/2003 17/04/2003 WARAPP Internal alterations to existing rooms - Amendment to Warrant 02/01691/ALT, Granted 14.11.02, alter sanitrary layout(G/41), Mid Argyll Hospital Blarbuie Road Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8JZ 0300497ERD Richard Falcon Scott 12/03/2003 03/04/2003 12/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwelling house and installation of oil storage tank
Eilean Buidhe Craobh Haven Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8UA
0300502ERD Mr And Mrs D Sinclair 17/03/2003 17/04/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwelling house and installation of P6 Entec wastewater treatment plant Plot 1, Land Opposite Bridgewater Kilmichael Glassary Lochgilphead Argyll 0300503MTP Gilbert MacTaggart 17/03/2003 02/04/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Alterations to subdivide ground floor shop into two separate shops and formation of escape stair within protected zone with 1 Main Street Bowmore Isle Of Islay PA43 7JH
0300544ALT Mrs H.MacKenzie 20/03/2003 16/04/2003 22/04/2003 WARAPP Installation of 2 velux roof lights to attic storage space
58 Glenfyne Park Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8HQ
0300549MTP Mr And Mrs McGeachy 23/03/2003 02/04/2003 28/04/2003 WARAPP Extension to form sunroom and installation of oil fired boiler with associated oil storage tank Plot 1 1 Fernoch Crescent Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8AE
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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISIO AND SITE ADDRESS DATE N
0300570EXT James Kinloch 27/03/2003 31/03/2003 14/05/2003 WARAPP Rear extension of dwelling house
5 Northbay Port Ellen Isle Of Islay PA42 7BY
0300579ERC Walter Dodd 28/03/2003 16/04/2003 22/04/2003 WARAPP Installation of oil fuel storage tank
45 Macdonald Terrace Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8TE
0300584AO George Bruce 28/03/2003 16/04/2003 22/04/2003 WARAPP Extension to dwellinghouse - amended proposals
2 Macdonald Terrace Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8TE
0300607AO M And K MacLeod Ltd 02/04/2003 22/04/2003 06/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse - amendment to Warrant 02/02116/ERD, granted 16.01.03, alter layout to incorporate 4 Barrmor View Kilmartin Lochgilphead Argyll
0300615ALT Church Of Scotland 01/04/2003 23/04/2003 06/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to form disabled persons WC from existing WC and form new disabled access Tayvallich Parish Church Tayvallich Lochgilphead Argyll
0300648AO Campbell Taylor 08/04/2003 23/04/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Alterations to dwellinghouse amendment
14 Kilduskland Drive Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8HS
0300664AO Colonsay Hotel 11/04/2003 14/04/2003 15/04/2003 WARAPP Extension to hotel to form function room and glazed link - Amendment to Warrant 02/00366/EXT granted 28th August Colonsay Hotel Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YP
0300667ERD G Parker And L White 09/04/2003 24/04/2003 07/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of a 6 apt timber framed detached dwelling house
Plot 3 Land South Of Tigh Na Truan Kilmichael Glassary Lochgilphead Argyll 0300668ERD Mr And Mrs R White 09/04/2003 28/04/2003 14/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of a 5 apt timber framed detached dwelling house
Plot 2 Land South Of Tigh Na Truan Kilmichael Glassary Lochgilphead Argyll
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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISIO AND SITE ADDRESS DATE N
0300669DEM Islay Estates Comp 09/04/2003 15/04/2003 08/05/2003 WARAPP Demolition of former derelict byres
Islay House Square Bridgend Isle Of Islay PA44 7NZ
0300670ALT Islay Estates Comp 09/04/2003 15/04/2003 01/05/2003 WARAPP Alteration to staff facilities to form male and female WC's and staff kitchen Islay Woollen Mills Bridgend Isle Of Islay PA44 7PG
0300702AO Mr And Mrs M Cook 17/04/2003 23/04/2003 30/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse - amendment to warrant 03/00055/ERD, granted 7th February 2003. Amend floor Land East Of Birkeneck Hillside Road Carradale Campbeltown Argyll 0300703ALT Mr And Mrs Caskie 09/04/2003 23/04/2003 13/05/2003 WARAPP Internal alterations within existing cottage to form kitchen within utility/store and create new wc adjacent to bathroom and The Smithy House Kilberry Tarbert Argyll PA29 6YD
0300705AO Ronald Gilbert 10/04/2003 23/04/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse - amendment
Land South East Of Harbour House Crinan Lochgilphead Argyll
0300706AO Christine Bailey 11/04/2003 22/04/2003 23/04/2003 WARAPP Alterations and extension to hotel. - Amendments to bar entrance and internal door Colonsay Hotel Scalasaig Isle Of Colonsay PA61 7YP
0300720ALT Mr And Mrs McKellar 14/04/2003 24/04/2003 24/04/2003 WARAPP Alterations and extension to form rear conservatory (unheated) Tangasdale Stag Park Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8NU
0300748AO Andrew Stewart 23/04/2003 29/04/2003 09/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to dwelling - Amendment to Warrant 00/00550/ALT, granted 14.06.2000, make kitchen window into a door, change 23 Newtown Inveraray Argyll PA32 8UH
0300750AO Dunaverty Golf Club Committee - C/o Bill Brannigan 25/04/2003 29/04/2003 30/04/2003 WARAPP Alteration and extension to clubhouse - Amenrdment to 02/01331/MTP - deletion of junior locker room and extension to Dunaverty Golf Club Southend Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6RW
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CASENO APPLICANT NAME/PROPOSAL RECEIVED VETTED DECISION DECISIO AND SITE ADDRESS DATE N
0300751AO Mrs Campbell 25/04/2003 29/04/2003 30/04/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank - Amendment to 01/00593/ERD subdivide bed room 3 into two Land North West Of Cruach Bowmore Isle Of Islay
0300755ALT Roy Murray 28/04/2003 30/04/2003 12/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to attic to form store
Weem House Manse Brae Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8QZ
0300756MTP Mr And Mrs Duncan 28/04/2003 30/04/2003 13/05/2003 WARAPP Formation of dormer window and alteraions to existing bedroom to form new additional bedroom 18 Glenfyne Park Ardrishaig Lochgilphead Argyll PA30 8HQ
0300775AO Mr And Mrs D McKerral 29/04/2003 01/05/2003 06/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to dwellinghouse - final stage - underground drainage system and associated wastewater plant with Craigs Farm Campbeltown Argyll
0300776AO Mrs E Robertson 29/04/2003 02/05/2003 08/05/2003 WARAPP Erection of dwellinghouse, septic tank, oil tank and diesel tank
Land South East Of Claonaig Cottage Skipness Tarbert Argyll
0300808ALT Campbeltown Creamery 01/05/2003 09/05/2003 14/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to canteen area to incorporate a smoke room
Campbeltown Creamery Witchburn Road Campbeltown Argyll PA28 6JU 0300815AO Mrs Cathie Logan 02/05/2003 09/05/2003 14/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to existing roof covering and installation of oil tank. - Amendment to 01/01113/ALT including HWC cupboard 3 Beech Avenue Bowmore Isle Of Islay PA43 7HT
0300857ALT Heather McGlynn 13/05/2003 14/05/2003 14/05/2003 WARAPP Alterations to form larger bathroom by removal of wall to laundry. 71 Argyll Street Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8NE
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PROPOSED SPECIAL AREA OF CONSERVATION UNDER THE EC HABITATS DIRECTIVE GLEN SHIRA, INVERARAY
1 SUMMARY
1.1 The Scottish Executive has invited the Council to respond to a proposal to designate part of Glen Shira as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the European Union Habitats Directive. The Council’s views are to be sent to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) who are undertaking the consultation process, the results of which will be sent to the Scottish Ministers. Ultimately, it will be for the European Commission to determine which sites receive the designation throughout the Member States.
2 RECOMMENDATION
2.1 It is recommended that the Council should support the proposal of the Scottish Executive to seek the designation of part of Glen Shira as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
3 BACKGROUND
3.1 The Habitats Directive seeks the establishment of a network of Natura 2000 sites to conserve natural habitats and species of plants and animals which are rare, endangered or vulnerable in the European Community. The network is to include two types of area, namely, Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s) to support rare, endangered or vulnerable natural habitats and species of plants or animals, and Special Protection Areas (SPA’s) to support significant numbers of wild birds and their habitats.
3.2 Glen Shira is one of 239 Scottish sites which have been identified as possibly meeting the scientific criteria for designation. To date, 230 sites have been commended to the European Commission as candidate SAC’s. This is one of the remaining sites yet to be evaluated in order to decide whether it should also be proposed to the Commission as a candidate SAC.
4 THE SITE AND ITS MERITS
4.1 The proposed site comprises two areas of oak woodland either side of the upper reaches of the River Shira, in the vicinity of a hunting lodge known as ‘Drimlee’. The European interest which has prompted possible SAC designation is Old sessile oak woods. These wooded areas comprise western acidic oak woods with holly and a variety of species of fern in the understorey. They are also valued for their mosses, lichens, liverworts and the bird species they support. The boundary of the area suggested for designation is shown on the accompanying plan.
4.2 The Council’s ‘Biodiversity Action Plan’ identifies the value of Atlantic oakwoods, which exist largely on acidic soils in upland areas of the UK which experience high levels of annual rainfall. A key objective of the plan is to maintain and enhance the condition of these Atlantic woodlands and to support measures which provide for habitat protection, such as the designation proposed. Policies STRAT SI 1 and STRAT DC 7 of the ‘Argyll and Bute Structure Plan’ (2002) seek to achieve sustainability and to protect nature conservation assets when assessing of the merits of development.
5 CONSEQUENCES OF DESIGNATION
5.1 With regard to the control of development in an SAC, the Council would be able to permit development that would not be damaging to the integrity of a Natura 2000 site, but it would be obliged not to permit development that would be likely to be damaging; unless there were imperative reasons of overriding public interest for such development to be undertaken. The designation of the SAC would, therefore, place additional responsibilities on the Local Authority to ensure that the nature conservation interests
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of the site are not damaged as a consequence of any development under consideration for planning approval.
6 CONSIDERATIONS UPON THIS PROPOSAL
6.1 There are unlikely to be any significant issues arising from prospective economic development, or tourism/recreation development in relation to this proposed SAC, since it is in a relatively remote valley location and comprises exclusively native woodland. There is Structure Plan policy support for the principles of sustainability, which seek to conserve the natural environment and to maintain biodiversity. Current local plan policy already presumes against development which would involve the felling of, or have adverse implications for, native woodlands, and therefore the prospects of housing or other small scale development in this locality are negligible.
6.2 It is considered that the proposed designation of the area as a SAC is appropriate in view of the relative rarity in the UK of indigenous woodland of this particular type. It is not considered that the designation will conflict with pressure for development, which if any, is likely to be of a scale unlikely to affect the integrity of the designated area.
6.3 It is a requirement that the Council in responding to the proposal to declare the SAC should consider the implications of any extant planning permissions which are still capable of implementation. In this case there are none.
7 IMPLICATIONS
Policy: The proposal is consistent with the sustainability principles of the ‘Argyll & Bute Structure Plan’ and the biodiversity objectives of the ‘Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan’.
Financial: None
Personnel: None
Equal Opportunities: None
Angus Gilmour Head of Development and Building Control
Author and contact point: Richard Kerr (01546) 604080
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL 4th June 2003 DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT SERVICES
LEISURE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS 2003-4
1. SUMMARY
1.1 The Council has set the 2003-2004 budget for Leisure Development Grants to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Area at £22,300. At the May 2003 meeting the Area Committee committed the sum of £14,488 leaving the sum of £7,812 available for distribution during the remainder of the year.
1.2 This report presents applications for financial assistance that meet the published criteria and require the Area Committee to decide on distribution of the sums.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 Members are recommended to consider the following applications.
Applicant Cost of Amount Recommendation Project Requested Tarbert Junior Gaelic Choir £4,120 £1,500 £1,000 Kintyre Arts & Activities £903 £306 £306 Development Group Children 1st Campbeltown £3,650 £500 £500 Action Group Katy Welch £1,260 £630 £500 Kintyre Canoe Club £240 £120 £120 Inveraray Shinty Club £17,300 £4,000 nil TOTAL £27,788 £7,213 £2,426
3. CONCLUSION
3.1 Applications received for financial assistance under the Leisure Development Scheme exceed the allocation of funds. This indicates both the level of community development in arts and sport within the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay Area and the desire from community organisations to lever funding for their projects from public sources such as the Council. The ability of the Council to respond is curtailed due to a general lack of finance and this could have a detrimental impact on sports, arts and events within the Council area.
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that are eligible for assistance through this scheme. The recommendations for funding of each project reflect not only the eligibility of the scheme against the Council’s criteria but also the availability of funds. This situation means that members, in accepting the recommendations, will have to accept a degree of compromise in funding applications.
3.3 Should members decide to accept the above recommendations, the remaining allocation of funds for Leisure Development Grants for 2003- 2004 will be £5,396.
4. IMPLICATIONS Policy: The recommendations are made within the policy for assistance to voluntary organisations Financial: The recommendations will allocate £2,426 of the available funds for 2003-4. Personnel: nil Equal Opportunity: The Assistance to Voluntary Organisations Scheme embraces the Council’s Equal Opportunities aims.
For further information contact: W.Young Telephone 01546 604121
LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS: 1. Grants to Voluntary Organisations Criteria 2. Application forms and supplementary information from applicants.
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Applicant: Tarbert Junior Gaelic Choir Scheme: Leisure Development Project: Competing at provincial Mod’s in Cost: £4,120 Islay, Oban, Lochgilphead and Amount Requested: £1,500 Mull. Competing at the Royal Grant Recommended: £1,000 National Mod in Oban 2003. Other Funding in Place: £3,620
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated Y Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act Y Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information Tarbert Junior Gaelic Choir has grown over the past year to now include three choirs with ages ranging from P5 through to S1. A total of fifty children participate regularly in Gaelic tuition and performing at provincial Mod’s and the Royal National Mod. The choir have asked for assistance with their programme of performances and competitions in 2003 covering venues such as Islay, Mull, Lochgilphead and Oban for the Royal National Mod. They have also asked for assistance to purchase uniforms. The choir have been given assistance from the leisure Development Grant Scheme for the past two years and this has enabled them to enjoy success at Provincial Mod’s, Music Festivals and the Royal National Mod. In 2003 they will represent Mid Argyll in the Saltire Society National Song Competition in Edinburgh. The application is recommended for approval by members. Specific Criteria The project demonstrates commitment to; Community Development and rural need. The benefits it brings are; A demand for the project locally, Artistic innovation, Enhancement to quality of life for participants and Sustainability of its impact among local residents and an impact on the local and wider community.
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Applicant: Kintyre Arts & Activities Scheme: Leisure Development Development Group Project: Ballet Classes in Campbeltown Cost: £903 Amount Requested: £306 Grant Recommended: £306 Other Funding in Place: £597
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated Y Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act Y Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information Kintyre Arts and Activities Development group was formed in 2002 to promote activities and events. To date their principal project has been to bring ballet classes to the area, which is an art form that was not available. They have been successful in attracting over 50 regular participants to the classes run by Ballet West from Taynuilt. The grant will enable classes to continue and will offset their deficit for hall hire and tutor costs. The application is recommended for approval by members. Specific Criteria The project demonstrates commitment to Community Development and rural need. The benefits it brings are; • A demand for the project locally, • Artistic innovation, • Enhancement to quality of life for participants and • Sustainability of its impact among local residents and an impact on the local and wider community.
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Applicant: Children 1st Campbeltown Action Scheme: Leisure Development Group Project: Fireworks Display Cost: £3,650 Amount Requested: £500 Grant Recommended: £500 Other Funding in Place: £3150
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated Y Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act Y Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information Childen 1st, Kintyre have runa successful public fireworks display for the past three years as a community event. The event provides a safe, organized professional fireworks display for the general community of Kintyre and attracts over 1000 spectators. The event attracts income from spectators and has applied for assistance from the Campbeltown Common Good Fund. There is little or no artistic or sporting merit to the event making its eligibility under this scheme questionable, but the elements of community safety, spectacle and community participation merit its consideration. The application is recommended for approval by members. Specific Criteria The project demonstrates commitment to Community Development and rural need. The benefits it brings are; • A demand for the project locally, • Enhancement to quality of life for participants
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Applicant: Katy Welch Scheme: Leisure Development Project: Attending National Youth Cost: £1260 Orchestra for Scotland Summer Amount Requested: £630 Course and Tour and Edinburgh Grant Recommended: £500 Youth Orchestra 25th Anniversary Other Funding in Place: £760 Course and Tour
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated N/A Constitution/non-profit making status checked N/A Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked N/A Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked N/A Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated N/A Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information Katy Welch is a first year student at the Royal Northern College for Music in Manchester, and comes from Ardrishaig. She gained her place through auditions held throughout the UK for four available places. She has been invited to participate in both the National Youth Orchestra for Scotland Summer Course and Tour and Edinburgh Youth Orchestra 25th Anniversary Course and Tour in 2003, a great honour for Katy and the area. Katy played in the Lochgilphead High School Band and the Dalriada Community Band prior to attending the Royal Northern College of Music and intends sharing her experiences with these groups. The application is recommended for approval by members. Specific Criteria The application demonstrates a high degree of artistic innovation, enhancement to the quality of life for the participant and her local peers.
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Applicant: Kintyre Canoe Club Scheme: Leisure Development Project: Level 2 Coaching Course for four Cost: £240 members Amount Requested: £120 Grant Recommended: £120 Other Funding in Place: £120
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information KINTYRE Canoe Club is affiliated to the Scottish Canoe Association and operates out of Campbeltown and, currently, Mid Argyll Swimming Pool, Lochgilphead. The club The application is recommended for approval by members. Specific Criteria The application demonstrates a high degree of artistic innovation, enhancement to the quality of life for the participant and her local peers.
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Applicant: Inveraray Shinty Club Scheme: Leisure Development Project: Purchase of Minibus Cost: £17,300 Amount Requested: £4,000 Grant Recommended: Nil Other Funding in Place: £500 applied for from Awards for All
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information Inveraray Shinty Club are requesting assistance towards the cost of purchasing a minibus for the team. The grant scheme does not allow for the purchase of vehicles. The application is recommended for refusal by members.
Specific Criteria
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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE & ISLAY
AREA COMMITTEE 5TH June 2003
SOCIAL WELFARE GRANT SCHEME
APPLICATIONS BY ORGANISATION FOR VOLUNTARY SECTOR GRANT 2003/2004
1. BACKGROUND
At the Strategic Policy Committee on (date) it was agreed that the Social Welfare Grant allocation for the Mid-Argyll, Kintyre & Islay area for the financial year 2003/2004 would be £16,367.25.
2. RECOMMENDATION
The Area Committee is asked to consider the applications for grant funding submitted to the Social Welfare Grant scheme, to note the levels of funding recommended and to agree the amount of grant to be made.
3. DETAILS OF GRANT APPLICATIONS 2003/2004
ORGANISATION TOTAL PROJECT TOTAL RECOMMENDATIO COST REQUESTED N Kintyre Six Circle Group £5,950 £1,500 £1,500 K.A.D.A.S. £25,668 £5,000 £3,000 Special Educational Needs Parent’s Support Group £ £ £ South Kintyre Senior Citizens £ £ £ TOTAL £58,036 £21,685 £8,500
Funding approved at the recommended levels would leave a balance of £4,650.50 for the remainder of this financial year.
IMPLICATIONS
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Legal: None
Policy: None
Financial: Costs contained within grant allocation.
Personnel: None
Angus Smith Service Manager Mid-Argyll, Kintyre & Islay
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT MR ANGUS SMITH, SERVICE MANAGER, SOCIAL WORK, OLD QUAY HEAD, CAMPBELTOWN
TEL: 01586 552659
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Version 3 ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS ASSESSMENT FORM
Applicant: Catriona Ruesgen Scheme: Kintyre Alcohol & Drugs Advisory Service Project: KADAS – Offering support and advice Cost: 25668 to people with drug and or alcohol Amount Requested: 5000 difficulties. Grant Recommended: 3000 Other Funding in Place: 15000
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started N/A Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity N/A Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated Y Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked N/A Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked Y Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance Y checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information KADAS work in very close liaison with the Social Work Dept. They take referrals from Social Work. The new work they plan is to divert people from the court system.
Specific Criteria The group meets all the main criteria for a Social Welfare Grant. The request represents only 25% of the total. If it is successful it will divert people from the courts, this improving social inclusion.
The group covers all of Kintyre.
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Applicant: Mrs Elaine Flaws Scheme: SEN Parents Support Group Project: One weeks respite holiday in Ayr Cost: £4775 Amount Requested: £2000 Grant Recommended: £2000 Other Funding in Place: Yes
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated N/A Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked Y Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance Y checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information The SEN Parents Support Group has been in existence for many years. It offers emotional and practical support to the families of SEN children. Part of the group’s activities is to provide 1 weeks respite care for 52 people.
Specific Criteria The group’s aims and objectives are consistent with Council Policy. The Council actively supports respite care and the holiday provides stimulus and respite for children and their families involved.
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Applicant: Mrs Margaret McIvor Scheme: South Kintyre Senior Citizen’s Committee Project: Old Folks Week Cost: £2114 Amount Requested: £2114 Grant Recommended: £1000 Other Funding in Place: Awaiting
General Criteria (Key: Y – yes; N – No; N/A – not applicable)
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives demonstrated Y Constitution/non-profit making status checked Y Applicant’s expertise & resources adequate Y Fundraising/contribution to the project Y for project Work has not started Y Signed Audited Accounts checked Y Non political activity Y Bank accounts & reserves checked Y Volunteer training demonstrated N/A Open membership demonstrated Y Registered under 1995 Children Act N/A Sponsorship agreements checked Y Project Consistent with Council priorities Y
Project Funding Application within 50% of total costs Y Ownership/leasehold checked N/A Statutory permissions obtained N/A Provision for on-going running & maintenance N/A checked Three written estimates submitted N/A Publicity plans for A&B inclusion checked Y
Additional Information The Senior Citizen’s Committee is run by very few members for the benefit of a great number of our increasingly elderly population. The group requires funding mainly for it to continue with Old Folks Week. Old Folks Week gives a lot of elderly people the opportunity to socialise and renew old friendships. We are also aware that a number of the participants of the week use the opportunity as the last chance to be active before the spring.
Specific Criteria The Council is actually encouraging the participation in society of our elderly population. Old Folks Week allows this group to be active in the community. Activity in old age is recognised as a major component in keeping healthy. The group that runs the committee has difficulty in raising large sums of money because of its own increasing average age and decline in number.
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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE
CORPORATE AND LEGAL SERVICES 4 JUNE 2003
CLOCK LODGE, LOCHGILPHEAD
1. SUMMARY
This report summarises the stage that the Argyll and Bute Building Preservation Trust have reached in regard to the Clock Lodge proposals.
2. RECOMMENDATION
2.1 The Area Committee are asked to approve the proposal that the Clock Lodge should be converted to a Local History and Archive Centre as described in the feasibility study previously circulated, and as detailed in Appendix 1 attached.
2.2 The Area Committee are asked to recommend payments from the sum included in the Capital programme for 2003/2004 of £5,000 being 25% of the cost for 2 years of a Project Officer and the remainder of the budget towards the costs of preparing the plans, submitting and obtaining planning permission and building warrant.
3. BACKGROUND
3.1 Members of the Area Committee have already received a copy of the feasibility study into the potential for the Clock Lodge and agreed last year to recommend inclusion of £150,000 within the Capital programme. The Council agreed that the sum of £35,000 already included the Capital programme for 2002/2003 would be brought forward to 2003/2004 and the further sum of £100,000 will be included in the Capital programme for future years. Members are asked to confirm approval of the development of the Clock Lodge into a Local History and Archive centre. This will solve the problem of restricted space for the archives in their current home and increase their accessibility, whilst at the same time provide a new tourist attraction for the area.
3.2 Argyll and Bute Building Preservation Trust are have appointed Robert McCallum of St Vincent Building Preservation Trust as Project Officer. A grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund will pay up to 75% of the cost which it is estimated will be £20,000 over 2 years. The Area Committee are asked to agree that £5,000 of the sum included in the Capital programme for 2003/2004 be allocated to this.
3.3 The Area Committee are also asked to approve that the remainder of the Capital budget for 2003/2004 be allocated to the preparation of drawings and the submission of the application for planning permission. Planning permission will be required before an application will be accepted for ERDF funding which the Building Preservation Trust propose to apply for in February 2004.
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3.4 In the meantime the Project Officer will be applying for funding from Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Argyll and the Islands Enterprise, private trusts and from landfill tax, up to the total cost of approximately £1 million for the project. Some of the contribution from Argyll and Bute Council will be in kind, i.e. work by Council staff which will bring their total contribution up to £150,000. The other estimated contributions are contained in the Appendix 1 which also includes the development appraisal for the Archive and Exhibition and History Centre.
4. IMPLICATIONS
Policy The improvement of the Clock Lodge will enhance the built environment in the Mid Argyll area and also contribute significantly to the quality of the profile of the tourist product for Mid Argyll and form a gateway to the town of Lochgilphead. There will be associated economic impact in terms of visitor figures and spend.
Financial Capital cost to the Council of a total of £150,000 including £15,000 in kind through the value of work of Council staff towards the overall project cost of £1,064,131.
Personnel None.
Equal Opportunities None.
Legal Transfer of ownership to enable grant funding to be obtained.
Community The community have pressed for the improvement of the Clock Lodge over many years
Deirdre Forsyth Area Corporate Services Manager 4 June 2003
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Appendix 1 Development Appraisal: Archive and Exhibition – History Centre
The appraisal of this option (which extends the building) has followed from an initial review of the Public Archive option which seeks to work within the existing volume. This does little more than provide accommodation for the statutory functions which are part of Argyll & Bute Council’s responsibility and, apart from Historic Scotland and heritage Lottery Fund support in relation to the existing historic building fabric, grant funding from external bodies is unlikely to be forthcoming.
The opportunity opened up by extension (as previously described) gives an opportunity for enhanced public areas and provision and a facility which could be promoted as one which extends well beyond the statutory remit.
The attraction of this option is that it provides a suitable environment for archive material but then extends to meet the ever-increasing demands of those tracing their roots and the general public interest in genealogy, local history and access to our heritage in its widest sense. In this context, it is anticipated that a range of funding sources may be available as outlined in the development appraisal table below.
These are issues arising from the fact that the building lies within the ownership of Argyll & Bute Council at present and that, logically, ownership would lie again with the Council on completion. It is, however, clear that this project cannot possibly be achieved by the Council themselves in the context of other priorities and financial constraints and that the vehicle of the Building Preservation Trust is an essential part of the mechanism of achievement in view of the levels of grant which such organisations can attract. There are other models for non-Council but public ownership and operation on completion including community trusts however in these circumstances we would not consider this to be particularly attractive as an option to be pursued. There is also the issue of associated land ownership by Argyll & Bute Council in relation to Kilmory Estate as a whole.
It is our view that the particular circumstances of this project would need to be thoroughly presented and discussed with the potential grant-awarding bodies, some of whom provide lower levels of grant to Local Authorities than to Building Preservation Trusts. In these circumstances it is also our view that there will be a need for Argyll & Bute Council to contribute a greater capital sum than is shown in relation to other options within this Study.
Based on the above comments, the following development appraisal table demonstrates a project which is worth pursuing beyond this initial feasibility stage. It would therefore be our recommendation that this is done with an emphasis of the wider public benefit, local job retention / creation opportunities and the environmental impact of improvement. The enhanced access of the public – local and visitors as well as researchers, school and academics – in physical and intellectual terms to our heritage is a major benefit of this option.
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DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL OPTION 5: ARCHIVE AND EXHIBITION – HISTORY CENTRE
EXPENDITURE
Acquisition (including legals) Nominal 1 Construction Costs As breakdown 886,200 Vat on works costs Assumed nil or recoverable - Professional fees 15% 132,930 Vat on Professional fees Assumed nil or recoverable - BPT Management fee 15,000 Property Insurance Allowance 5,000 Planning and Building Warrant Fee Assessed 5,000 Page 96 Legal costs (selling) Allowance 1,000 Finance charges (assumed AHF loan) Allowance 17,000 Site security (before and after construction) 12,500 1,064,131
INCOME Historic Scotland 40% of grant eligibles 170,566 Heritage Lottery Fund 558,565 Argyll & Bute 150,000 Argyll & Isles Enterprise 40,000 Landfill Tax Credit 20,000 ERDF 100,000 Private charitable trusts 10,000 AHF Project Organiser grant 15,000 1,064,131
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ARGYLL & BUTE COUNCIL MID ARGYLL, KINTYRE AND ISLAY AREA COMMITTEE
CORPORATE AND LEGAL 4 JUNE 2003 SERVICES
APPOINTMENT TO OUTSIDE BODIES
The Council have remitted to the Area Committee appointments to the following:-
Mid Argyll Locality Planning Group Mid Argyll Sports Council South Kintyre Sports Council Auchendrain Museum Trust Building Preservation Trust Kintyre Initiative Working Group Tarbert Loch Fyne Harbour Authority Trust
Deirdre Forsyth Area Corporate Services Manager
4 June 2003
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