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North Lanarkshire Council

Planning Applications for consideration of Planning and Transportation Committee

Committee Date : 12 October 201 1

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1 APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

12th October 201 1

Page No Application Applicant DevelopmentlSite Recommendation No

5 09/00278/FUL Mr & Mrs Wilson Demolition of a Grant Dwellinghouse and the Request for Site Erection of Three Town Visit Houses 2 Holmbrae Avenue Calderbraes Uddingston Glasgow

16 10/006OO/FUL Alexander Owen Land Engineering Works and Grant Reinstatement of Land to Existing Ground Levels (Part Retrospective) Greenside Farm Motherwell Road Newhouse

24 11/00152/FUL Mr John Stewart Siting of Two Static Refuse Residential Caravans Request for Land At School House Site Visit and Telegraph Road Hearing Longriggend

33 11/0019O/FUL North Refurbishment of Building, Grant Lanarks h i re Including Shopfront and Council Elevational Alterations and Change of Use of Upper Floor to 2 Residential Units 3 - 13 Bank Street Coatbridge

40 11/00191/LBC North Refurbishment of Building, Grant (P) Lanarkshire Including Shopfront, Council Elevational and Roof Alterations 3 - 13 Bank Street Coatbridge

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2 47 11/00726/FUL Mr James Demolition of Existing Refuse Gillooly Dwellinghouse and Construction of Single Storey Dwellinghouse and Garage Drumbreck Cottage Eastfield Road Caldercruix

53 1 1/00761 /FUL Mr Robert Change of Use from Office to Refuse McG regor Car Sales Showroom Unit 22-30 Coatbank Way Coatbridge

59 11/00768/FUL Mr Jon-Marc Construction of Single Storey Refuse Creaney Dwelling Request for Site 36 Lilybank Avenue Visit Muirhead Glasgow

70 11/00792/LBC Mrs Yvonne Conversion of Office to Grant (P) Lam Dwellinghouse including External and Internal Alterations 16 North Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie

76 11/00797/FUL Mrs Yvonne Change of Use from Office to Grant Lam Dwelling House and Associated External Alterations 16 North Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie

82 11/00876/FUL Mr Peter Hart Siting of a Snack Van Grant Cleland Miners & Workers Society 49 Main Street Cleland

88 11/00883/AMD North Amendment to Planning Grant Lanarkshire Permission 10/00650/FUL: Council Alterations to Elevations for Proposed Cemetery Facilities Building, Formation of Additional SUDS Pond and Ancillary Engineering Works Site Adjacent To Bothwellhaugh Road Bellshill

3 95 11/00884/FUL Vodafone UK Proposed Installation of a Grant Limited 13.8m High Telecommunications Streetworks Pole Accommodating 6No Antennas within a GRP Shroud, 1 No Equipment Cabinet (1 84Ox440x1400mm) and 1No Meter Pillar on the Footway Lawmu i r Road Orbiston Bellshill

102 11/00931/FUL Mr William Erection of Replacement Grant Matthewman Garage Garage West Of 37 Ettrick Street W ishaw

11/00191/LBC - if granted application requires to be referred to Historic Scotland 11/00792/LBC - if granted application requires to be referred to Historic Scotland

4 Application No: Proposed Development: 09/00278/FUL Demolition of a Dwellinghouse and the Erection of Three Town Houses Site Address:

2 Holmbrae Avenue Calderbraes Uddingston

Date Registered:

11 th March 2009

Applicant: Agent: Mr & Mrs Wilson Stephen Daws C/o Agent The Coach House Claremont Shore Road Kilcreggan Argyll & Bute

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 3 Thorniewood 22 letters of representation received. Robert Burrows, James McCabe, Duncan McShannon,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of the development plan and meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2009. The design is considered to be in keeping with the character and amenity of the area and impact is considered to be acceptable.

5 I 6 I I Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006).

2. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006).

3. That within 4 weeks of the development hereby permitted being occupied or brought into use a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006), to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

4. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the plans stamped approved as part of this permission.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded

5. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. Notwithstanding this requirement the development shall incorporate the materials specified on the front elevation plan unless otherwise agreed by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

6. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Notwithstanding this requirement the existing boundary wall shall be retained, where possible, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and the access arrangement hereby approved shall incorporate the existing stone gate pier entrance feature.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

7. That PRIOR to any works of any description being commenced on the application site, a comprehensive site investigation report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The investigation must be carried out in accordance with current best practice, such as BS 10175: The Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites, or CLR 11, The report must include a site specific risk assessment of all relevant pollution linkages and a conceptual site model. Depending on the results of the investigation, a detailed Remediation Strategy may be required as part of the above report.

Reason: To ensure that the site is free of contamination in the interests of the amenity of future residents.

7 8. That any remediation works identified by the site investigation report required in terms of Condition 7 above shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby approved. A certificate (signed by a Chartered ,Environmental Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that any remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the terms of the Remediation Strategy.

Reason: To ensure the site is free of contamination in the interests of the amenity of future residents.

9. That BEFORE any of the houses hereby permitted are occupied, access from Hoimbrae Avenue shall be constructed to a 5.5 metre (maximum) drop kerb footway arrangement and the existing dropped kerb access shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings.

10. That before any of the dwellinghouses hereby approved are occupied, the associated parking and manoeuvring area as shown on the approved plans, shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in a material which the Planning Authority has approved in writing before the start of surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: In order that vehicles can enter and leave the site in forward gear and to ensure adequate parking provision.

11. That PRIOR to the commencement of development, the applicant shall provide written confirmation to the Planning Authority that all the requirements of Scottish Water can be fully met to demonstrate that the development will not have an impact on their assets, and that suitable infrastructure can be put in place to support the development.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory drainage arrangements.

12. That before the development hereby permitted starts tree protection measures in accordance with British Standards BS 5837 shall be erected along the drip line of the trees, as shown on the topographic survey, and shall not be removed without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the area of woodland within the site.

13. That before the development hereby permitted starts a scheme detailing access improvements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the access improvements for the route marked ORANGE on the approved plans shall include surfacing up to Holmbrae Road and pedestrian provision, to the satisfaction of the Roads Authority.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

14. That before the dwellings hereby approved are occupied, the scheme approved under the terms of Condition 13 above shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority,

Reason: To ensure that access improvements are carried out in the interests of road safety.

15. That, as 6 months have elapsed between the timing of the initial ecological survey hereby approved, and development commencing, further surveys shall be undertaken on the site to determine the presence of any statutorily protected species, particularly

8 for bats, the said survey shall thereafter be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority before any development commences on the site.

Reason: To ensure compliance with The Conservation (Natural Habitats & c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007.

16. That prior to the commencement of development on site, details of external bat/bird nest boxes to be provided in nearby mature trees and their positions shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To secure the long-term protection of the species.

17. That BEFORE any of the dwellings hereby permitted are occupied, the nest boxes as approved under the terms of Condition 16 above, shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of nature conservation.

18. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping for the areas coloured GREEN on the approved plans, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include:- (a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted. For the avoidance of doubt this will include planting of trees along the southern boundary. (c) a timetable for the completion of these works contemporaneously with the development and prior to the occupation of the last house within the site.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these details.

19. That all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 18, above, shall be completed in accordance with the approved time table and before the last house hereby permitted is occupied and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area and to maximise bio-diversity.

20. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of:- (a) the proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas coloured GREEN; on the approved plans; (b) parking areas and private access road; (c) the proposed fences/walls. (d) a timetable for the implementation of the scheme contemporaneously with the development.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these details.

21 I That the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 20 shall be implemented in accordance with the approved timetable and shall be fully in operation before the last of the houses hereby permitted is occupied.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area.

9 Backaround PaPers:

Representation Letters

3 Letters from Mrs Elaine McMillan, 40 Holmbrae Road, Uddingston, received 23'd March, 2gth July 2009 and 27'h September 201 1 Letter from Anne Stuart, 4 Holmbrae Avenue, Uddingston, G71 6AL received I" April 2009 Letter from Mr & Mrs Papadopalos, 4b Holmbrae Avenue, Uddingston, G71 6AL received 1" April 2009 2 emails from Councillor Robert Burrows, Civic Centre , Windmillhill Street, Motherwell received 2ndApril 2009 and 7'h April 201 1 2 Letters from M T Smith, 388 Holmbrae Lane, Uddingston, G71 6AN received 20thMarch and 30thJuly 2009 Letter from M Henderson, 40 Holmbrae Road, Uddingston, G71 6AN received 30thJuly 2009 Letter from Michael Sagar, address unknown, received 26'h March 2009 2 Letters from Elizabeth Wilson, 31 Holmbrae Road, Uddingston, G71 6AW received 27'h March and 4'h August 2009 Letter from T McMonagle, 6 Ardgowan Drive, Uddingston, G71 6AE received 23'd March 2009 Letter from Miss Efric McNeil, 8 Gardenside Avenue, Uddingston, G71 7BU received gth February 2009 3 Letters from Mr Colin McKay, 4b Holmbrae Avenue, Uddingston, G71 76J received 20th April 2009 and 18th September 201 1 Online comment from Susan Buchanan, 36 Holmbrae Road, Uddingston, G71 6AN received 31'' August 201 1 Online comment from Mrs Louise Morrison, 19 Ardgowan Drive, Uddingston, G71 6AE received 25'h August 201 1 Online comment from Mr John Downey, 7 Haltons Path, Moorlands, Uddingston, G71 7JG received 23rd May 201 1 Online comment from Mrs L Love, 63 New Edinburgh Road, Uddingston, G71 6AB received 21'' December 2010

Consultation Responses:

Scottish Environment Protection Agency received 30thApril 2009 Scottish Water received 1'' April 2009 Scottish Power Energy Networks received 14'h April 2009 Scottish Gas Network received 14'h April 2009 Memo from Protective Services received 20thMay 2009 Memos from Transportation received 26'h March, 5'h August 2009 and gthMay 2010 Memo from Greenspace received 1gth October 2009

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Graham Smith at 01698 2741 04

Report Date:

13th September 201 1

10 APPLICATION NO. 09/00278/FUL

REPORT

1. Site DescriPtion

1.1 The application property is a Victorian 2 storey stone house on the corner of Holmbrae Road and Holmbrae Avenue with levels sloping upwards south to north. The existing house has bay windows and incorporates traditional red sandstone and slate and there are several mature trees in the front garden. The dwelling shares the private Holmbrae Avenue with the adjacent dwelling at 4, which has been subdivided into 3 flats.

2. Proposed DeveloPment

2.1 The applicant seeks planning permission to demolish the existing dwelling and erect three terraced townhouses. The dwellings would be three storeys in height and accessed via Holmbrae Avenue, The townhouses would each contain a kitchen, a family room and 4 bedrooms and would have a communal parking area to the front and private amenity space to the rear. The proposal retains materials and design features of the original dwelling such as the stone bay window, stone chimney and entrance feature and reuses stone from the existing building for ashlar quoins. The proposed roof incorporates overhanging eaves and a slate finish.

3. Amlicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The Applicant has submitted a report from a structural engineer concluding that the building is unsafe and that the cost of the structural strengthening required is likely to exceed the value of the property. A development assessment and evaluation was also submitted which provided detailed costings demonstrating the extent of work required and summarising that renovation was not financially viable. The applicant also provided ecology and tree surveys which did not find any evidence protected species on the site and provide details about existing trees on site.

4. Site Historv

4.1 None relevant

5. Development Plan

5.1 The site is zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas) of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is zoned as HCFlA (Residential Amenity) of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6.

6.1 The following consultees raised no objections:

i. Transportation recommend conditions relating to visibility, pedestrian provision onto Holmbrae Road and parking. They also recommend upgrading of Holmbrae Avenue. ii. Greenspace Services raised no objections to the findings of the ecology survey subject to a condition requiring further surveys should demolition be planned for periods outwith the usual hibernation time. iii. Protective Services commented on the previous use of the site and recommend a phase 1 site investigation. iv. SEPA, Scottish Water, Scottish Gas and Scottish Power made comments relating to capacity and location of local services and drainage.

11 7. Rewesentations

7.1 Twenty two letters of representation have been received from 14 neighbouring properties and 1 local member. Their comments can be summarised as follows:

i. The proposal would result in the loss of a historic sandstone building as the application property, along with the adjacent house at 4 Holmbrae Ave, are good examples of Victorian architecture that should be retained due to their contribution to the character of the area. ii. The applicant has deliberately neglected this historic building for financial gain and insufficient justification exists for demolition. They should be forced to retain the property and there are examples of other buildings in a worse condition that have been successfully restored and converted. iii. Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of those proposed would cause disruption to neighbouring properties and access problems and details of the method and timescales are requested. iv. The proposed three storey flatted dwellings are not sufficiently in-keeping with the surrounding area in relation to design and materials and will set an undesirable precedent as the existing dwellings in the area are predominantly 2 storey dwellings. V. Further details of the materials, boundary treatment and window locations should be submitted. vi. The property has previously been used as a refuge and further details are requested in relation to if the proposed dwellings will be owned or rented. vii. Justification is requested as to why flats are proposed rather than one single house. viii. Clarification is sought as to if balconies are contained in the proposal. ix. Further details are required with regards to the location of the bin store as the proposal will result in a significant increase in wheelie bins. X. The height and width of the proposed building will cause overshadowing of neighbouring properties. xi. Congestion is already a problem at this busy stretch of road and parking provision is not sufficient for the proposed density at the most dangerous stretch of Holmbrae Road. An additional dropped kerb access onto Holmbrae Road would adversely impact on road safety. xii. The private access road at Holmbrae Avenue is in poor condition and intensification of use will cause further deterioration and adversely impact on road safety. The applicant should upgrade the private road should they be granted planning permission. xiii. There are already problems with drainage, gas and water capacity in the area and increasing the density of this site will exacerbate problems. Costs of upgrading facilities should be bourne by the developer. xiv. The noise impact of additional residents in the site will have an adverse impact on residential amenity.

xv 6 The development will have an adverse impact on surrounding house prices. xvi . Several mature trees are to be removed at the front of the property in order for the development to meet parking standards. xvii. The proposal would result in a loss of privacy for dwellings at the rear with several additional windows proposed on the rear elevation. xviii. Further clarification is required as to if any outbuildings are proposed?

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can therefore be assessed against Local Plan Policies. In this instance, the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 is relevant, with the site being zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas). Policies HSGlO (Infill Housing Development) and TR13

12 (Assessing the Transportation Implications of Development) are also relevant.

AdoPted Local Plan:

8.2 Policy HSG7 seeks to protect the established character of existing and new housing areas by resisting development which is incompatible with a residential setting. The proposed development is residential and therefore complies with this policy subject to further assessment against HSG 10.

8.3 Policy HSG10 states that the Council will take account of the following criteria: overall impact on character and amenity of the surrounding area and adjacent properties, open space provision, detailed design elements, and accesdparking facilities. In assessing the impact of the proposal on the character of the area, the existing building is of architectural merit therefore the applicant was required to provide detailed justification for demolition in the form of structural report and costing comparisons for renovation and new build. In addition, the proposal has been reduced from 9 flatted units to 3 townhouses and amendments have been made to design and the use of materials such as the incorporation of overhanging eaves, use of the existing chimneys and elements of the existing bay windows, retaining the existing entrance feature and red sandstone ashlar quoins. The design is now considered to be satisfactory with regards to the proposals impact on the streetscene. While the townhouses are three storey in height, they would be no higher than the existing dwelling, or adjacent house at 4 Holmbrae Avenue. In relation to open space a shared parking area is proposed to the front and there is a general lack of amenity space at the front due to the parking however the proposal does achieves minimum side and rear dimensions and the rear garden areas are generous. With regards to the impact on neighbouring properties the position and height of the existing building and that proposed ensures that there will be no significant change on the sunlight and daylight received by neighbouring properties. In relation to privacy, overlooking windows at the rear achieve minimum standards and there is not considered to be any adverse overlooking. The development is in accordance with Policy HSG 10. Transportation issues are assessed separately below.

8.4 Policy TR13 requires assessment against various criteria relating to access, parking and the impact of the proposal on the road network. As highlighted in paragraph 6.1 Transportation have raised no objections subject to conditions relating to visibility and pedestrian provision and recommended that Holmbrae Avenue be upgraded. Conditions are attached requiring upgrading and pedestrian provision. The visibility onto Holmbrae Road is acceptable and the proposal achieves the minimum parking requirements. The proposal complies with policy TR13.

Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan

8.5 A material consideration is the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, which identifies the site as HCF 1A (Residential Amenity). This policy supports the proposed residential development at this location subject to the development having no adverse impacts on the surrounding residential properties. The North Lanarkshire Local Plan goes on to assess developments under policies DSP3 and 4 (Impact and Quality of Development) and for the reasons already detailed in this report, these assessment criterion are satisfied. As such, the proposal accords with the emerging local plan.

Consultations:

8.6 With regard to the consultation response received from Transportation conditions are attached requiring the upgrading of Holmbrae Avenue including pedestrian provision and visibility. With regard to the consultation response from Protective Services, a planning condition is recommended in relation to the submission of a site investigation.

13 Rewesentations:

8.7 In relation to the points of objection, I would comment as follows:-

i. It is acknowledged that the existing building is attractive and contributes to the character of the area however, as detailed in paragraph 8.3, the applicant has provided sufficient justification for replacement and the design is considered to be acceptable. ii. With regards to the neglect of the building and other buildings in the area that have been converted these are not material considerations. iii. Any disruption during the demolition and construction would be temporary and is not a material planning consideration. iv. With regards to the height, as discussed in paragraph 8.3 this is in keeping with the existing house and adjacent house at 4 Holmbrae Avenue and is considered to be acceptable. V. With regards to materials and window position, detailed plans have been submitted and these are considered to be acceptable. The applicant intends on retaining the boundary wall at the front and east side and a condition is attached ensuring further details are submitted for approval. vi, vii The applicant is not required to provide a reason why multiple units are being proposed instead of a single dwelling or whether the townhouses will be rented or not. viii. Balconies are not contained in the proposal. ix. In relation to the position of bins, only 3 houses are proposed, therefore the applicant is not required to provide these details. X. With regards to overshadowing of neighbouring properties, as discussed in paragraph 8.3 this is not considered to be significantly different given the height and position of the existing building. xi. With regards to transportation issues, as discussed above in paragraph 8.4, the proposal is considered to be acceptable. xii. In relation to Holmbrae Avenue, it is noted that this is in a poor condition and while it could not be brought up to adoptable standards a condition is attached requiring it be upgraded. xiii. In relation to drainage this is not a material consideration. As detailed in paragraph 6.1 no objections were received from Scottish Gas and Scottish Water therefore it would appear possible to connect to local services without detriment to surrounding houses. xiv, xv With respect to potential noise from future residents and the impact on surrounding house prices these are not material planning considerations. xvi . In relation to the removal of mature trees on the site it is acknowledged that some will be required to be felled however the proposal does include retention of others where possible. A condition is attached requiring landscaping to replace those lost. xvii. With regards to overlooking, as discussed above in paragraph 8.3, the proposal is not considered to have a significant adverse impact. xviii. With regards to outbuildings, I can confirm that none are contained in this proposal.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, following detailed assessment of the application and taking account of the representations received, it is considered that the proposed residential development is acceptable in terms of the criteria set out in the relevant policies of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2009. The proposed development can be suitably accommodated within the site without significant detriment to the surrounding area. Notwithstanding the objections received, it is recommended that the planning permission is granted subject to conditions.

14 9.2 It should be noted that two residents and a local member have requested that a site visit to be conducted prior to a decision being made on the application.

15 Application No: Proposed Development:

10/00600/FUL Land Engineering Works and Reinstatement of Land to Existing Ground Levels (Part Retrospective)

Site Address:

Greenside Farm Motherwell Road Newhouse MLI 5ST

Date Registered:

14th September 201 0

Applicant: Agent: Alexander Owen Alistair MacFarlane Greenside Farm 84 Buchanan Drive Motherwell Road Cam buslang North Lanarkshire Glasgow MLI 5ST

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 5: Mossend And Holytown No letters of representation received. Councillors James Coyle, Paul Delaney & Kevin Mc Keown

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The development meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies contained within the Southern Area local Plan 2008 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The impact of the proposed development is considered acceptable and the development is accommodated at this location without detriment to the surrounding Green Belt.

16 101006OOiFUL AI exa nd e r Owe n Greenside Farm Motherwell Road Newhou se Land Engineering Wrks and Reinstatement

17 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That all operations for the development hereby permitted shall cease by 1Ith October 2012.

Reason: To ensure that the site is appropriately restored in the interests of the visual amenity of the site and surrounding Green Belt location.

2. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006).

3. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted] a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

4. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers: 1 dated July 201 1and Location Plan.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded,

5. Notwithstanding the terms of Condition 4 and prior to any engineering works being undertaken on the site, full details of the existing ground and proposed site levels shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and thereafter all works shall be completed in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the surrounding Green Belt location.

6. That no topsoil or subsoil shall be removed from the site at any time, and no refuse or additional material shall be imported to the site for any purpose without the prior approval of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of sound land management. 7. That within three months of the date of this permission, a scheme for the planting for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and this scheme shall be completed by the end of March 2013. Any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the planting works, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of biodiversity and visual amenity and in mitigation for the loss of species caused by the re-grading of land. 8. That prior to any further engineering works being undertaken within the site other than that required for the formation of a site compound, detailed proposals for the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority:

a) Ongoing maintenance of the access roads to a condition to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. b) Use of a road sweeper to ensure that the site access, including Greenside Nursery

18 and Farm, and Motherwell Road is kept clear from materials from the site.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

9. The wheel and road cleaning equipment approved under the requirements of Condition 8 above, shall be installed and used for all vehicles leaving the site to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and the equipment shall be used and maintained throughout the duration of operations.

Reason: To prevent mud or deleterious material being carried onto the public road to the detriment of road safety

10. That within 6 weeks of the date of this permission a drainage strategy shall be prepared by a suitably qualified engineer, the scheme shall include full details of the drainage arrangements to be employed to ensure storm or surface water is not discharged onto or towards the adjacent agricultural land and the public road network shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To minimise flood risk to the adjacent agricultural land.

11. That the drainage scheme compliant approved in terms of Condition 10 above; shall be implemented within 3 months of their approval. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS, a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer experienced in drainage works) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the drainage works have been constructed in accordance with the relevant ClRlA Manual and the approved plans.

Reason: In order that the Planning Authority might be satisfied that the proposed development will not give rise to flooding within the application site and will not increase the flood risk elsewhere.

19 Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Transportation received 18'h October 201 0. Letter from SP Energy Networks received I lthOctober 2010. Letter from Scotland Gas Networks received 8*hOctober 2010.

Contact information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Miss Heather Gebbie at 01 236 632494.

Report Date:

22ndSeptember 201 1

20 APPLICATION NO. 10/00600/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Descrbtion

1.I The site is located to the east of Greenside Farm and measures approximately 1.06 hectares. The site is bounded by Motherwell Road to the east, undulating agricultural land to the south and west and Greenside Nursery buildings to the north. Access to the site is taken via the existing farm and Greenside access road leading from Motherwell Road. The site comprises of agricultural land and there has been some engineering works already been undertaken, with topsoils and subsoils removed off- site. This has resulted in a small void in the central part of the site and a significant difference in site levels between the void and the adjacent land which inclines towards Greenside Farm to the west.

2. ProDosed DeveloDment

2.1 The applicant seeks planning permission, partly retrospective, for land engineering works for the regrading of agricultural land at land to the west of Greenside Farm, Motherwell Road, Newhouse. The applicant originally submitted a proposal showing for the regrading of the land subject to the unauthorised works and also regrading of the adjacent agricultural land. Due to the scale of the original proposal, the applicant was advised that a Section 75 Legal Agreement and Bond of Caution would be required to ensure that the site is appropriately restored. The applicant advised that they did not wish to proceed with the wider proposal as they did not wish to enter into Section 75 Legal Agreement and a Bond of Caution. As such, the scale of the proposal was reduced with the site boundary covering the area solely subject of the unauthorised engineering works. The applicant proposes to regrade the land to the original levels, including the void, and utilising the existing existing topsoil mound within the site. The applicant proposes to undertake all works within a 3 to 4 month period. Access to the site for all works would be taken from the existing access to Greenside Farm and Nursery from Motherwell Road.

3. Applicant's Sumortina Information

3. The applicant has submitted no additional information in support of this application.

4. Site History

4.1 The unauthorised engineering works commencing in March 2010 and as a result of the nature of the works, a Temporary Stop Notice was served on the applicant on 18'h March 201 0. The applicant advised that they were unaware that he required planning permission for the activities and subsequently submitted a planning application on I June 2010 in order to the regularise the breach of planning control.

5. DeveloPment Plan

5.1 The site is covered by Policy ENV6 (Green Belt) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is zoned under Policy NBE 3A (Green Belt) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 Transportation has no objections to the proposed development subject to no excess material from the earthworks being carried out onto the public road and the public road should be cleaned regularly to maintain acceptable surface conditions.

21 6.2 SP Energy Networks have no objections to the proposal subject to confirmation that no works will adversely affect their apparatus.

6.3 Scotland Gas Networks has no objections to the proposal.

7. Representations

7.1 No letters of representation received have been received following the press advertisement and neighbour notification procedure.

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The site is covered by Policy ENVG (Green Belt) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Policies ENV5 (Assessment of Environmental Impact) and TR13 (Assessing the Transport Implications of Development).

DeveloDment Plan:

8.2 Policy ENVG (Green Belt) seeks to safeguard the character and function of the Green Belt by presuming against development other than that associated with agriculture, forestry or other appropriate rural uses. As the proposed development relates to the regrading of land and the infilling of the void relates to the use of the wider site for agricultural purposes and it would not result in an adverse effect on the character and function of the Green Belt. With regard to the final restoration of the site, a planning condition is recommended to ensure that appropriate grass seeding is undertaken to return the land to its original condition. In view of this, it is considered that the proposal complies with the terms of Policy ENV6.

8.3 Policy ENV5 (Assessment of Environmental Impact) the impact of the proposed development on the environment by addressing criteria which include; suitability of the proposal to the character of the area in which its set, landscape and visual impact, extent of traffic generation, noise, dust, pollution, flood risk and loss of natural habitats and protected species. The proposed regrading works will result in the full restoration of the site by grass seeding and will return the land to agricultural status. In view of this, the proposal will be in keeping with the character and amenity of the surrounding Green Belt and will visually improve the site. With regard to traffic generation, this matter is discussed at Paragraph 8.4 below. In terms of noise and dust impacts, this will be minimal as a result of the relatively small scale works and the site is located a considerable distance from any neighbouring properties. It is recommended that planning conditions are imposed with regard to the submission of a drainage strategy to ensure that there is no flood risk to the adjacent public road network and agricultural land. Given the current condition of the site and the previous agricultural status, it is considered that there are no adverse impacts on natural habitats or species. As such, the proposal accords with Policy ENVS.

8.4 Policy TR13 (Assessing the Transport Implications of Development) requires assessment of the proposal against various criteria including: the level of traffic generated and its impact on the road network and provisions made for access, parking and vehicle manoeuvring. The proposed engineering works will generate some heavy vehicle movements associated with plant and machinery required for the regrading of the land. Transportation has requested that the applicant prevents material being brought onto the public road network and it is maintained in suitable condition. A planning condition is recommended to ensure that suitable road cleaning facilities are provided for any material deposited by heavy vehicles entering and leaving the site. It is therefore considered that the proposal complies with the criteria contained in Policy TR 13.

22 Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan:

8.5 With regard to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, the site is zoned as NBE 3A (Assessing Development in the Green Belt). This policy seeks to protect the character of and to promote development in Green Belt through restricting development to acceptable types. The re-grading works and infilling of the small void are considered to be acceptable and together with the grass seeding to restore the site to agricultural status, it is considered that the proposal accords with Policy NBE 3A.

8.6 The FDNLLP also requires proposed developments to be assessed against Policies DSP 2 (Location of Development), DSP 3 (Impact of Development) and DSP 4 (Quality of Development). It is considered that the proposed development accords with Policy DSP2 in that the regrading works relate to agricultural land which is located in the Green Belt and the re-contouring of the land will return it to its original status following the unauthorised works. Furthermore the infill and re-grading works will not detrimentally affect the site and the overall area. In terms of Policy DSP3, the impact of the development is considered acceptable and will result in the improvement of the Green Belt area with seeding to restore the site. Furthermore, the development will enhance the visual amenity of the wider area, given these improvements. With respect to Policy DSP 4, it is considered that the proposed works will visually improve the site which is currently unsightly following the unauthorised engineering works, particularly as the site is on a prominent road (Motherwell Road leading to A73). It is therefore considered that the proposal accords with Policy DSP4. As such, the proposal accords with the emerging Local Plan.

9 Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, the proposed development is considered acceptable and complies with Policies ENV6, ENV5 and TR13 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and the relevant policies contained within the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The impact of the proposed development is considered acceptable in that it will secure full restoration of the site to ensure that the character of the surrounding Green Belt remains protected. The proposed development is therefore recommended for approval subject to appropriate conditions.

23 Application No: Proposed Development:

11 /00152/FUL Siting of Two Static Residential Caravans (in Retrospect)

Site Address:

Land At School House Telegraph Road Longriggend

Date Registered:

4th March 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr John Stewart N/A 58 Glenview Avenue Banknock Falkirk GK4 IJX Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: Representations: 007 Airdrie North 55 letter(s) of representation received Campbell Cameron, Sophia Coyle, James (including Councillor Thomas Morgan). McGuigan, Thomas Morgan,

Recommendation: Refuse

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed siting of the two residential caravans is considered to be inappropriate development in the countryside, will adversely affect the rural amenity of the area, road safety, pedestrian safety and traffic flow. It is considered that the proposal is contrary to the terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

24 N/11&0152/FUL Mr John Stewart Land At School House Telegraph Road Longriggend sv,kw.%-,%*E.~ miss”& Siting of Two Static Caravans ~~?>yT%&y+& ksTc%-- L%S*4Kx+ * :\;w

25 Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. The development would constitute inappropriate new development in the countryside around towns in that it is unnecessary for agricultural or other rural use and there is no over riding locational need. As such the proposal would be contrary to policies GB 2 'Countryside Around Towns' and HG 10 'Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas' within the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. Furthermore, no justification has been provided by the applicant in support of this development.

2. The proposal is contrary to Policy NBE 38 Rural Investment Area of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan and associated Supplementary Planning Guidance "Development in the Rural Investment Area" as the location of the two caravans will detract from the rural area, not provide any enhancement of natural heritage and they do not form part of a cluster of existing agricultural buildings. Furthermore, no justification has been provided by the applicant in support of this development.

3. In the interests of amenity, in that the siting of two static residential caravans would adversely affect the existing rural character of the site and the general area.

4. That the proposed access to the two caravans would be in an inappropriate location onto the un-restricted Telegraph Road and the proposal does not include pedestrian access to the site to the detriment of road safety, pedestrian safety and traffic flow.

5. That should planning permission be granted for this development a precedent may be set which would make it difficult for the Planning Authority to refuse other similar applications.

Backsround Papers:

Representation Letters: Letter from Councillor Thomas Morgan, Member Services, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street received 8th April 201 1 Letter from Longriggend Village Association, C/o David Dempsey, Chairperson, 36 Telegraph Road received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Audrey Clark, Longrigg Lodge, Longriggend, ML6 7RT received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Alex Clark, Longrigg Farm, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Leah Clark, The Grange, 98-102 Main Street, Longriggend received 28th March 201 1 Letter from David Dempsey, 36 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Anne Grieve, Longriggend House, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Margaret Spiers, 28 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from William Spiers, 28 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mary Wilson, The Manse, Telegraph Road, Longriggend received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Catherine McComb, 67 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Richard McComb, 67 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Janice Sheppard, 74 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Ewan Clark, Longrigg Lodge, Longriggend, ML6 7RT received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Stanley Donaldson, 30 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March

26 201 1 Letter from C Nesbitt, 34A Telegraph Road, Longriggend, North Lanarkshire received 28th March 201 1 Letter from L Smart, 34A Telegraph Road, Longriggend, North Lanarkshire received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mrs J Crawford, 24 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mrs E Geurts, 90 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Kilbert Geurts, 90 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Sharon McGlynn, 110 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Edward McGlynn, 110 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from J McGlynn, 112 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mr A M Paterson, 38 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mrs J Paterson, 38 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Alex Reid, 17 Bridge Street, Longriggend, ML6 7SA received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Keith Sheppard, 74 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mary Donaldson, 32 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, North Lanarkshire received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Darren Murray, 41 Main Street , Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Douglas Murray, 41 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Jason Murray, 41 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Susan Murray, 41 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Ed Crawford, 24 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Sam Gillooly, 96 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mr J Jesmont, 71 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mr Frank Hiliey, 23 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mrs Margaret Hilley, 23 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Teresa Jesmont, 71 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from John Anderson, Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mrs Pamela Anderson, Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Ann A Clark, Longrigg Farm, Longriggend, ML6 7RT received 28th March 201 1 Letter from lain Gibson, 99 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Alexander Grieve, Longrigg House, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Elizabeth Jennett, 104 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Stewart Jennett, 104 Main Street, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from John McGlynn, 112 Main Street, Longriggend, ML6 7RS received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Zoe Speirs, 34 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Anne Paul, Quarry Cottage, Longriggend, ML6 7RT received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Bill Paul, Quarry Cottage, Longriggend, ML6 7RT received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Wendy Reid, 17 Bridge Street, Longriggend, ML6 7SA received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mr Billy R Spiers, 28 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Mr Gordon Speirs, 34 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Brian Spiers, 28 Telegraph Road, Longriggend, Airdrie received 28th March 201 1 Letter from Clare Dempsey, Rivendale, 30 Telegraph Road, Longriggend received 28th March 201 1

27 Letter from AR Chambers, Roughrigg House, Longriggend, Airdrie, ML6 7RU received 2nd March 201 1

Consultation Responses Memo from Protective Services received on 24'h March 201 1. Memo from Traffic & Transportation received on 4thMarch 201 1. Memo from Traveller Liaison Officer received on 2gthSeptember 201 1.

Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Kevin Divin at 01 236 61 81 24

Rerort Date: 30' September 201 1

28 APPLICATION NO. 11/00152/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The application site at Telegraph Road, Longriggend lies just beyond the southern boundary of village in the countryside with the surrounding area mainly characterised by open fields. To the immediate south and east of the site are similar uncultivated fields. Located to the north are residential properties which form part of the village. To the west and on the opposite side of Telegraph Road is land subject to application reference of 10/00740/FUL (formation of farriershlacksmiths business, construction of related building and formation of hardstanding and paddock at Peatside, Telegraph Road, Longriggend) where unauthorised works have commenced.

2. ProDosed Development

2.1 Full planning permission is being sought in retrospect for the siting of two static residential caravans at Telegraph Road, Longriggend. The proposed two caravans will be located in the north-easterly corner of the site behind the existing trees that will be retained. Vehicular access will be off Telegraph Road. The site has been created with hardcore being spread, a domestic style fence has been erected to enclose the site which is currently occupied by two residential caravans and a small hut.

3. Applicant's Suwortina Information 3.1 No supporting information has been submitted by the applicant. 3.2 The applicant has requested a site visit and hearing prior to the determination of this planning application.

4. Site History

4.1 The clearing of the site in preparation for the proposed caravans was brought to our attention by a complaint (lO/OOIZ1/UNAWKS~hresulting in letters being sent out on 2ndNovember 201 0, 11th January 201 1 and 9 February 201 1 requiring the removal of the hardcore, container, membrane sheeting together with the general building materials deposited across the site and the site be grass seeded at the appropriate planting time next spring. The current application was submitted by the applicant in an attempt to regularise the planning position.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The application raises no strategic issues and it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy.

5.2 In terms of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the site is covered by policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns) which is intended to protect countryside locations from inappropriate isolated development.

6.

6.1 A summary of comments from consultees is as follows:

1. Traffic & Transportation have recommended that the application be refused on road safety grounds as the proposed access will taken directly from de- restricted length of road which is sub-standard in terms of width (4.95m) and has no system of street lighting. Introduction of a development such as this, at this location, may result in an increase in stopping and turning manoeuvres. This is further exacerbated by the proximity of the opposite

29 access, due to the length of the development site (97m) no scope exists to relocate the access to the minimum requirement of 100m. Due to the proximity of the site to Longriggend; the development may also result in requests for infrastructure improvements such as footways and a system of street lighting. It is pointed out that there are no footways at this location at present and none are proposed as part of the development. This could lead to pedestrians accessing the site by walking on an unlit de-restricted carriageway to the detriment of their safety. The access should be pavedhrfaced for the first 1Om from the heel of the verge crossing II. Protective Services have no objection to the proposed development and commented that the proposed position of the caravans is lOOm from a disused railway line, so if any breaking of ground is taking place and the presence of previously unsuspected contamination becomes evident during the siting of the caravans then this shall be brought to the attention of the planning authority within one week or earlier. At this stage, a more detailed site investigation to determine the extent and nature of the contaminant(s), and a site-specific risk assessment of any associated hazards, may be required to satisfy the planning authority. iii, Traveller Liaison Officer provided comments and confirmed he had recently visited the site. He confirmed that the site holds chalets which the family maintain will be for their own personal use. The family have made him aware that their intention is to screen and fence the property. The fencing that is currently in place gives an idea of the applicant’s intentions. It is his understanding that the family have intimated that it is their intention to work closely with the planning department in relation to this application. The family advised him that because there is a shortage of sites they are unable to stay either on local authority or private sites. The applicant has a young family and wishes the children to attend local school. They have purchased the ground with a view to staying long term and also to be near their parents who live nearby. The family have a strong connection with North Lanarkshire having stayed here for many years.

7. Rewesentations

7.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process and newspaper advertisement, 55 letters of objection have been received including letters from Councillor Thomas Morgan and Longriggend Village Association. The objections are on the grounds that it seems unfair and undesirable that a caravan site and septic tank be permitted, impact on the forest, contrary to local plan, site is Green Belt, impact on traffic, set an undesired precedent, out of character, de-values existing residential properties, prominent on approaching village, septic tank against SEPA environmental legislation and amenity disturbance.

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

8.2 DeveloDment Plan: Monklands District Local Plan 1991: The site falls within an area covered by Policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns) and as such the development requires to be justified against the criteria of economic benefit, specific locational need, infrastructure implications and environmental impact. Policy GB 2 is intended to protect countryside locations from inappropriate isolated development. No justification has been supplied by the applicant. With respect to the specified justification criteria, there would be no residual economic benefit to the local community; there would be little infrastructure implications other than the provision of an additional drainage facility; and the proposal would not result in any environmental improvements that would justify approval. It is considered that the development adversely affects the rural character of the area with no overriding need or benefit

30 and therefore is considered to be contrary to policy GB 2.

8.3 Policy HG 10 (Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas) applies housing policy within the rural context. This policy states that development will not be permitted outwith residential areas unless it is in an identified housing site or in a Secondary Core Area, General Urban Area or is justified under policy GB 1. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy HG 10.

8.4 Other Material Considerations: Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The emerging North Lanarkshire Local Plan also identifies the site as Policy NBE 38 (Rural Investment Area) which provides protection for the rural character and promotes limited forms of development. The policy sets out criteria of which relevant to this proposal is enhancement of an existing cluster of development, enhancement of natural heritage, respect for natural boundaries and respect for local residential amenity. The overall intent of Policy NBE 36 is to focus acceptable development types towards the recognised building clusters thus minimising the impact on the landscape. This is in order to secure environmental improvements to the setting of existing buildings and to enable new development to connect with existing infrastructure and services. In assessing this current proposal, it is considered that the location of the two caravans do not enhance an existing cluster, does not enhance natural heritage, does not respect natural boundaries and does not respect local residential amenity. This aspect of the development is an unacceptable intrusion into an attractive open rural area which does not accord with policy NBE 38. With this in mind the FDNLLP also requires proposed developments to be assessed against policies DSP 2 (Location of Development), DSP 3 (Impact of Development) and DSP 4 (Quality of Development). Policy DSP 2 states that new development will only be permitted if they are consistent with its location, as discussed in detail above, the proposed residential unit is not appropriate at this Green Belt location and no locational need has been identified by the applicant. Policy DSP 3 refers to the economic, social, or environmental impact of proposals on the infrastructure of the community, the proposal does not result in an economic, social or environmental benefit to the area. While policy DSP 4 states that development will only be permitted when design is of a high standard, the proposed design of the residential unit is not of a sufficient quality to outweigh the Green Belt zoning of the application site. It is considered, therefore, that the proposal is contrary to policies NBE 3B, DSP 2, DSP 3 and DSP4 of the emerging local plan.

8.9 Consultations: In addition the to the above policy conflict, there are also road safety and pedestrian safety concerns. The proposed access point is onto an un-restricted section of Telegraph Road and there is a lack of adequate pedestrian footway connections to the village. This has resulted in an objection from Traffic & Transportation. It is considered that the development has a detrimental impact on road safety, pedestrian safety and traffic flow due to the poor vehicular access and lack of pedestrian facilities. With respect to the comments made by Protective Services, these could be addressed by appropriately recommended conditions should the application be approved. The comments made by the Council’s Traveller Liaison Officer are noted but do not outweigh the planning assessment of the proposed development.

8.10 Representations: In terms of the objections raised, I would offer the following comments:

Point of Objection: It is unfair and undesirable that a caravan site and septic tank be permitted.

Comment: The impact of the proposed caravans has been assessed in detail above and considered to be unacceptable.

Point of Objection: The proposal will result in a detrimental impact on this forested area.

31 Comment: This is noted and the suitability of locating these caravans has been assessed in detail above.

Point of Objection: The proposed caravans are contrary to Green Belt policy.

Comment: This is noted and the local plan position is discussed in detail above.

Point of Objection: The proposed caravans will have a detrimental impact on traffic.

Comment: This is noted and it is considered that the proposal will have a detrimental impact on traffic circulation.

Point of Objection: The development will result in a disturbance of amenity for the neighbouring residential properties.

Comment: It is accepted that the development would result in an inappropriate development in the Green Belt and as such would have an impact on the general amenity of the area.

Point of Objection: The development will damage the value of neighbouring residential properties.

Comment: This is not a material planning consideration.

Point of Objection: If approved, the proposal would set an undesired precedent for similar caravan developments.

Comment: This is noted, however, each application must be considered on its merits.

Point of Objection: The impact of the two caravans on the village is clearly evident on approaching the village.

Comment: The impact of the development is considered to result in an inappropriate development in the Green Belt and a detrimental impact on the general amenity of the area.

Point of Objection: The installed septic tank is against SEPA environmental legislation.

Comment: If the septic tank is contravenes SEPA legislation, then this would be a matter for SEPA.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, therefore, it is considered that the proposed siting of the two residential caravans would be inappropriate development in the countryside and will adversely affect the rural amenity of the area as well as resulting in a detrimental impact on road safety, pedestrian safety and traffic flow due to the poor vehicular access and lack of pedestrian facilities. It is considered that the proposal is contrary to the terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. It is therefore recommended that retrospective planning permission be refused for the attached reasons.

9.2 It should be noted that there has been a request for a site visit and hearing.

32 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/0019O/FUL Refurbishment of Building, Including Shopfront, Elevational and Roof Alterations and Change of Use of Upper Floor to 2 Residential Units

Site Address: 3 - 13 Bank Street Coatbridge ML5 1AJ

Date Registered:

25th February 201 1

Applicant: Agent: North Lanarkshire Council Austin Smith Lord Fleming House 296 St Vincent Street 2 Tryst Road Glasgow Cumbernauld G2 5RU G67 1JW

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 009 Coatbridge West No letters of representation received. James Smith, Thomas Maginnis, Paul Welsh

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The development complies with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The development is considered acceptable in terms of design and use of materials and the works would enhance the building's visual appearance and setting, improving the visual amenity of the conservation area. The works would also improve the commercial and residential capabilities of the building, offering benefits to the Town Centre and surrounding area.

33 Planning Application No ll(o0~0ffUL North Lanarkshire Council 3 - 13 Bank Stred, Coatbridge, North Lmrkshire Refurbishment of Building, Including Shopfront and Elwational Alterdions and Change of Use of Upper Floor to 2 Residentid Unit A 1:1,250 I 34 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: In order to accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That except as may be required by the following conditions or otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- A(31)001 A(31)002 L(-)201 L(-)210 L(-)211 L(-)212 L(-) 213 L(-)220, First Floor Plan as Proposed.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That all works to the listed building shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the materials and methodology detailed on the approved elevational drawings, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of the amenity of the area and integrity of the listed building.

5. That the change of use to two residential flats hereby approved, relates to the 1'' floor units as detailed on the approved plans.

Reason: In order to define the terms of this consent.

6. Notwithstanding the terms of condition 5 above, before the development hereby permitted starts, a comprehensive noise and vibration impact assessment, demonstrating the impact of the railway on the proposed residential units, including details of any mitigation measures to ensure a satisfactory impact is achieved, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, those mitigation measures shall be implemented and maintained in perpetuity, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. If it is established that the noise and vibration impact on any of the residential units cannot be satisfactorily mitigated, that unit shall remain in its established use and not used for residential purposes. It is also noted that the mitigation measures should be designed to respect all important aspects of the fabric of the Listed Building.

Reason: To ensure an unsatisfactory level of residential amenity is not created.

7. That before any of the residential units hereby approved are brought into use, a certificate from an appropriately qualified acoustic engineer shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, confirming that the agreed mitigation measures have been implemented in full.

Reason: To ensure compliance with condition no. 6 and in the interests of residential amenity of future residents.

35 Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Traffic and Transportatio; received 18'h April 201 1 Letter from Network Rail received 14 April 201 1

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Gordon Liddell at 01236 632495

Report Date:

21" September 201 1

36 APPLICATION NO. 11/00190/FUL

REPORT

1. Site DescriDtion

1 .I The application site is located in central Coatbridge within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area. The site is defined as 3-13 Bank Street, a traditional style two storey red sandstone tenement block. There are several private units as well as Council owned properties within the block. There is currently one operational retail unit, while the others remain vacant. The block is in very poor condition.

1.2 The north site boundary adjoins the south edge of Bank Street and ground floor retail units are directly accessible from here. The upper floor is also accessible via a staircase off the main elevation. The south boundary of the site adjoins the rear car parking courtyard shared with 1 Bank Street, 2 Ross Street and a new build residential block beyond. The courtyard is accessible from Buchanan Street. A railway viaduct adjoins the site’s west boundary while Ross Street lies to the east, beyond which is a further retail unit. The site forms an important gateway to the Town Centre.

2. Proposed DeveloDment

2.1 This application for full planning permission is for alterations to the exterior of the building which is category C-listed. The proposed works are for the refurbishment of the ground floor level shopfronts and general additional works to restore the listed building’s Bank Street elevation, roof and rear elevation. Also proposed is a change of use of the vacant upper floor premises (accessed from Bank Street) to two residential units. The application is directly related to the associated application for listed building consent (1 1/00191/LBC) which relates solely to the external alterations.

2.2 The physical works comprise reinstatement of chimney pots, lead flashing replacements, faGade cleaning and repair, replacement timber sash and case windows and shopfront refurbishment and alterations. There are no external alterations proposed as part of the change of use.

3. Amlicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The applicant has submitted a supporting statement with the application.

4. Site History

4.1 There is no relevant site history.

5. DeveloDment Plan

5.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed under the terms of the local plan.

5.2 The site is designated as ECONQ (Secondary Core Areas) and ENV15 (Conservation Areas) within the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

6. Consultations

6.1 Traffic and Transportation raise no objections to the application.

6.2 Network Rail raise no objection to the application and outline procedures for commencing work in proximity to their interests.

37 7.

7.1 No letters of representation received.

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. As the development is of no strategic importance the relevant development plan would be the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

8.2 DeveloDment Plan: Adopted Monklands District local Plan 1991: The site is designated as policy ECON9 which supports a mixture of uses. The established retail uses on the ground floor are being retained and the proposed upper floor residential units at this edge of town centre location are considered to offer an appropriate mix. The improvements to the fabric of the building are directly supportive of the buildings viability. It is particularly noted that the units are predominantly vacant and require essential works to allow habitation. The introduction of a residential element is also considered to have a small but positive impact of the vitality of the locale. Other residential properties are located in the immediately surrounding area.

8.3 Policy ENV15 (Conservation Area) defines the special location of the building. Policy ENV16 (Conservation Area Improvements) encourages re-use of vacant buildings and gives priority to the restoration and re-use of vacant premises owned by the Council. It also notes that subject to resources, the Council will undertake enhancements as is proposed here. Subject to design and detail, it is therefore considered that the proposed works would be appropriate for the Conservation Area and are actively supported by policies ENVl5 and 16.

8.4 Policy ENVI 7 (Protect Listed Buildings) aims to prevent demolition of listed properties and to accept only appropriate sympathetic value-added changes to support their future use. The proposal will help bring back into use a listed building and safeguard its long term future. As above, subject to design and detail, it is therefore also considered that the proposed works are actively supported by policies ENVl5 and 16.

8.5 Other Material Considerations: Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan is a material consideration however the policy position for this site remains consistent with the Adopted Plan.

8.6 Detail and Design: Supplementary Design Guidance. The Monklands District Local Plan has associated guidance notes on Conservation and Shopfronts. This provides good practice on both elements and broadly aims to ensure sympathetic works, using appropriate materials and traditional features. In this respect, it is noted that the application specifically aims to improve the buildings historic fabric by replacing elements on a like for like basis, including windows, chimneys pots, slates and other fixtures, as well as appropriate elevational cleaning and repair. In regard to the shopfronts, these have previously been unsympathetically altered through the installation of louvre features, inappropriate fascias and signage. The proposed works revert those shopfronts and associated signage to more traditional characteristics. Such an improvement in all aspects is actively supported by the relevant guidance. It is noted that this scheme has evolved through consultation with the Council’s Built Heritage Officers.

8.7 Supplementary Design Guidance is also provided on the sub-division of properties which can be applied in this instance. This notes that resultant flats should normally have acceptable views to the front of the building, have sufficient natural lighting and have an area of storage and refuse collection at the rear of the property (and internal access from the flats to both the front and rear). It also aims to ensure reasonable

38 living accommodation is provided in a way that doesn’t impact on the architectural quality of the building (position of vents, ducts etc). The proposed flats offer adequate living accommodation with frontage and rear views. Subsequently, any future sympathetic infrastructure requirements can be achieved on the rear elevation and controlled through listed building legislation. There is courtyard parking to rear however, pedestrian access is only available from Bank Street. Nonetheless, in this edge of town centre location, this is fairly common and acceptable in this instance, especially given the constraints on physical alterations due to the listed building status. It is noted that the existing upper floor units already have the same constraints. Overall, it is considered that the change of use satisfactorily complies with the aims of the relevant guidance and that an element of town centre living accommodation can be achieved.

8.8 While the building is in close proximity to the railway, raising potential noise and vibration concerns, it is acknowledged that the upper floor units were previously used for residential purposes. It is noted that a number of other properties in the wider area also have a close relationship with the line. A further consideration is that the wider scheme has valuable attributes in bringing a derelict building back into use, and through conserving an important listed property. As such, it is considered acceptable to progress the application in this instance, however a condition is attached requiring the submission of a noise and vibration impact assessment before works starts. This is required in order to establish any required mitigation, which may include restricting residential use within the unit closest to the line. A similar condition is proposed ensuring the implementation of any agreed mitigation.

8.9 Transportafion:The supplementary guidance also details aims in respect to providing adequate parking provision. In this case, there is courtyard parking to the rear, albeit this has to be accessed by walking around the block. At this edge of town centre location, which has further advantages of public transport links and proximity to amenities, this is also considered acceptable. The Traffic and Transportation Section raise no objection.

9. Conclusions

9.1 The proposed works and change of use are considered to comply with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Overall, it is considered that the works will result in a significant improvement to the buildings appearance and character, improving the setting of the immediate locale and wider Conservation Area. It is also considered that the works and part change of use will significantly improve the buildings viability and vitality. It is recommended that planning permission be approved.

39 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/00191/LBC Refurbishment of Building, Including Shopfront, Elevational and Roof Alterations

Site Address: 3 - 13 Bank Street Coatbridge ML5 1AJ

Date Registered:

25th February 201 1

Applicant: Agent: North Lanarkshire Council Austin Smith Lord Fleming House 296 St Vincent Street 2 Tryst Road Glasgow Cumbernauld G2 5RU G67 1JW

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 009 Coatbridge West No letters of representation received. James Smith, Thomas Maginnis, Paul Welsh

Recommendation: Agree to Support

Reasoned Justification:

The development complies with the commercial, listed building and conservation area pokes within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The development is considered acceptable in terms of design and use of materials and the works would enhance the building’s visual appearance and setting, improving the visual amenity of the conservation area.

NOTE TO COMMllTEE

As North Lanarkshire Council is both Applicant and Planning Authority, if the Committee are minded to support this proposal, the application must be made to the Scottish Ministers in accordance Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

40 Produced by FkrUi bnnrkhire Counal PLANNING APPLICATION 11 f 00191 f LBC Planning and Enuironmem Dnpartmnt, North Lanarkshire Council 3 - 13 Bank Street, Coatbridge Refurbishment of Building, Including Shopfront, Elevational and Roof Alterations

faw 01808 403053 1 I 41 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission.

Reason: In order to accord with the requirements of Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That except as may be required by the following conditions or otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- A(31)001 A(31)002 L(-)201 L(-)210 L(-)211 L(-)212 L(-) 213 L(-)220, 1"FIoor Plan as Proposed.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That all works to the listed building shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the materials and methodology detailed on the approved elevational drawings, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of the amenity of the area and integrity of the listed building.

42 Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

Letter from Scottish Civic Trust received 24thMarch 201 1.

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Gordon Liddell at 01 236 632495

Report Date:

22ndSeptember 201 1

43 APPLICATION NO. 11/00191/LBC

REPORT

1. Site DescriPtion

1.I The application site is located in central Coatbridge within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area. The site is defined as 3-13 Bank Street, a traditional style two storey red sandstone tenement block. There are several private units as well as Council owned properties within the block. There is currently one operational retail unit, while the others remain vacant.

1.2 The north site boundary adjoins the south edge of Bank Street and ground floor retail units are directly accessible from here. The upper floor is also accessible via a staircase off the main elevation. The south boundary of the site adjoins the rear car parking courtyard shared with 1 Bank Street, 2 Ross Street and a new build residential block beyond. The courtyard is accessible from Buchanan Street. A railway viaduct adjoins the site’s west boundary while Ross Street lies to the east, beyond which is a further retail unit. The site forms an important gateway to the Town Centre.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 This application for Listed Building Consent is for conservation works to the exterior of the building which is category C-listed. The proposed works are for the refurbishment of the ground floor level shopfronts and general additional works to restore the listed building’s Bank Street elevation roof and rear elevation. The proposal is directly related to the associated application for full planning permission (11/00190/FUL) which, in addition to the external works, also seeks permission for a part change of use of the upper floor to two residential units.

2.2 The works comprise reinstatement of chimney pots, lead flashing replacements, far;ade cleaning and repair, replacement timber sash and case windows and shopfront refurbishment and improvements.

3. Amlicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The applicant has submitted a supporting statement with the application.

4.

4.1 There is no relevant site history.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed under the terms of the local plan.

5.2 The site is designated as ECON9 Secondary Core Areas and ENVI 5 Conservation Areas within the adopted Monklands District Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 The Scottish Civic Trust welcomes and strongly supports the application.

7. Representations

7.1 No letters of representation received.

44 8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. As the development is of no strategic importance the relevant development plan would be the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

8.2 DeveloDment Plan: Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991: The site is designated as policy ECONS which supports a mixture of uses. This application for listed building consent to improve the fabric of the building is broadly compliant and directly supportive of the buildings viability. It is noted that the units are predominantly vacant and require essential works to allow habitation.

8.3 Policy ENV15 (Conservation Area) defines the special location of the building. Policy ENVI6 (Conservation Area Improvements) encourages re-use of vacant buildings and gives priority to the restoration and re-use of vacant premises owned by the Council. It also notes that subject to resources, the Council will undertake enhancements as is proposed here. Subject to design and detail, it is therefore considered that the proposed works would be appropriate for the Conservation Area and are actively supported by policies ENV15 and 16.

8.4 Policy ENVI7 (Protect Listed Buildings) aims to prevent demolition of listed properties and to accept only appropriate sympathetic value-added changes to support their future use. As above, subject to design and detail, it is therefore also considered that the proposed works are actively supported by policies ENVI5 and 16.

8.5 Other Material Considerations: Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan is a material consideration however the policy position for this site remains consistent with the Adopted Plan.

8.6 Detail and Design: Supplementary Design Guidance. The Monklands District Local Plan has associated guidance notes on Conservation and Shopfronts. This provides good practice on both elements and broadly aims to ensure sympathetic works, using appropriate materials and traditional features. In this respect, it is noted that the application specifically aims to improve the buildings historic fabric by replacing elements on a like for like basis, including windows, chimneys pots, slates and other fixtures, as well as appropriate elevational cleaning and repair. In regard to the shopfronts, these have previously been unsympathetically altered through the installation of louvre features, inappropriate fascias and signage. The proposed works revert those shopfronts and associated signage to more traditional characteristics. Such an improvement in all aspects is actively supported by the relevant guidance.

8.7 Consultations: In relation to consultations, the Scottish Civic Trust welcomes and strongly supports the proposal. They note that the works are sympathetic and based on a thorough understanding of the construction, materials and current condition of the building. The Civic Trust also consider that the proposals will enhance the listed building.

9.

9.1 The proposed works are considered to comply with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Overall, it is considered that the works will result in a significant improvement to the buildings appearance and character, improving the setting of the immediate locale and wider Conservation Area. It is also considered that the works will significantly improve the

45 buildings viability and vitality. It is recommended that the Committee supports this application for Listed Building Consent.

9.2 It is highlighted that as the Council has part ownership of the application site, the application must ultimately be determined by Scottish Ministers.

46 Application No: Proposed Development:

11 /00726/FUL Demolition of Existing Dwellinghouse and Construction of Single Storey Dwellinghouse and Garage Site Address:

Drumbreck Cottage Eastfield Road Caldercruix North Lanarkshire ML6 7RP

Date Registered:

17th August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr James Gillooly NIA 1 Drumfin Avenue Caldercruix ML6 7QQ

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: Representations: 007 Airdrie North 0 letter@)of representation received. Campbell Cameron, Sophia Coyle, James McGuigan, Thomas Morgan,

Recommendation: Fief use

Reasoned Justification: The proposal is contrary to the terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it is of inappropriate design in the countryside. The proposed dwellinghouse will adversely affect the rural amenity of the area as the house design fails to comply with current guidance for new dwellings in the rural area.

47 11 hl07261F UL Mr J ame s G illoo ly Dumbreck Cottage Eastfield Road Caldercruix Demolition of Existing Dwellinghouse and Construction of Single Storey Dwellinghouse and Garage A -1: 2,500

48 Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. The proposed replacement dwellinghouse is contrary to Policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns) of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it is an inappropriate development, by virtue of its design, in the designated countryside, therefore conflicts with part (d) environmental impact of Policy GB2.

2. The proposed replacement dwelling is contrary to Policies NBE 3 B (Rural Investment Area) and DSP 4 (Quality of development) of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan as the proposed replacement dwelling is of an inappropriate design in relation to overall layout, form, scale, height and massing and will adversely affect the rural character of the area.,

3. That should planning permission be granted, a precedent will be set for similarly designed residential properties in the countryside.

Backaround Paners:

Representation Letters None received.

Consultation Responses:

None

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Jim Lennon at 01236 632521

Report Date:

30th September 201 1

49 APPLICATION NO. 11/00726/FUL REPORT

1. Site DescriDtion

1.1 Drumbeck Cottage is situated on Eastfield Road (8825) in open countryside on the outskirts of Caldercruix. Agricultural fields are located on its northern, eastern and western boundaries, the 8825, with scrubland beyond, forms its southern boundary. The existing dwellinghouse is vacant and is in an unkempt state, is single storey with traditional window openings, finished in smooth render and concrete interlocking roof tiles. There is direct pedestrian access off the main road to the existing dwelling as there is no footpath provision along this particular part of the road. Vehicle access to the cottage is to the west of the dwelling. Various redundant outbuildings, structures are located to the rear of the property.

2. ProDosed DeveloDment

2.1 The proposal is for the demolition of the existing, dilapidated dwellinghouse and all other structures and replacing them with a modern, single storey suburban style dwellinghouse, with a large detached, pitched roof triple garage measuring 12m x 5.8m to the rear. The replacement dwelling is set back a little further from the road than the existing dwelling and is slightly larger, similar in length but generally deeper. It is proposed to finish the proposed dwelling in smooth roughcast with a flat profiled concrete interlocking roof tile. Upvc windows are proposed for the dwelling. The garage is proposed to be finished in the same materials as the new dwelling, has three doors that will facilitate the parking of three standard cars. A side door is also proposed for easy access to the garage. No change to the existing access is proposed. It is proposed to connect the foul drainage to the existing septic tank.

3. Amlicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 Letter to applicant from Consulting Engineers relating to condition of property.

4. Site History

4.1 No significant site history.

5.

5.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed in terms of Local Plan Policies.

5.2 The site is zoned as GB(Restrict Development in Countryside Around Towns in the approved Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

5.3 The site is within the Rural Investment Area within the emerging North Lanarkshire Local Plan where Policy NBE 3 B applies.

6. Consultations

6.1 No consultations were undertaken.

7.

7. I No letters of representation were received as a result of the press advertisement.

50 8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

8.2 DeveloRment Plan Monklands District local Plan 1991. Policy GB2 (Restrict Development Around Towns) in the approved Monklands District Local Plan states that development requires to be justified against certain criteria ie, (a) Economic Benefit; (b) Specific Locational Need; (c) Infrastructure Implications and (d) Environmental Impact. Whilst it is accepted that there are grounds for a replacement dwelling on the site, it is considered that, by virtue of the design of the proposed dwelling ie. suburban in design and form, the design of the replacement dwellinghouse should be sympathetically designed for a rural location. The roof is considered too shallow, the window openings should be of a vertical emphasis and not horizontal, suburban style and the forward projection element on the front elevation is not consistent with Council policy for the rural area ie. Monklands Local Plan (1 991) within the development Control advice section under Design Guidance ‘ New Houses in the Countryside’ and the Council’s approved Supplementary Planning Guidance on ‘Assessing Development in the Rural Investment Area’ (July 201 0). It is therefore considered that it would have a detrimental impact on the surrounding environment thereby failing part (d) of Policy GB2.

8.3 Other Material Considerations : Finalised Draft North lanarkshire local Plan: A material consideration is the emerging Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Within the emerging plan, the site is located within the Rural Investment Area(RIA) where Policy NBE 3B applies. This policy provides protection from inappropriate development in the rural area.

8.4 Occupancy conditions are not applied in the Rural Investment. Area .This is a change from the policy contained in the Monklands District Local Plan which required all new developments to be justified on the basis of a specific locational need .There is no presumption against the granting of planning permission for new dwellings in the Rural Investment Area subject to new dwellings being located within an existing built cluster or farm steading group. The current application is for a replacement dwellinghouse, so the assessment criteria within Policy NBE 3B does not form the focus for the assessment of the application, as it is not for an additional dwellinghouse within the RIA.

8.5 The principle of a replacement dwellinghouse at this location is not considered to be an issue, however, the inappropriate design is an issue. The proposal fails to take due cognisance of the Council’s Supplementary Guidance on ‘Assessing development in the Rural Investment Area’. This guidance states that new dwellings should be designed in such a way as to respect the local building form and detail. It further states that proposals should avoid sprawling layouts that are more appropriate to urban and suburban areas. Roofs are frequently of a narrow width and are pitched. The ratio of windows to wall area and the proportions of the openings are important to help a building ‘fit in’. It is considered that the proposed dwelling does not meet the criteria set out in the supplementary guidance in that it is suburban in form, the roof is not steep enough due to the depth of the dwelling and the window openings are too wide therefore do not have a vertical emphasis. The front projection element of the dwelling is also considered inappropriate in this instance.

8.6 The proposal also fails to meet the terms of policy DSP 4 (Quality of Development) Which states that development will only be permitted where high standards of site planning sustainable design are achieved. In particular the proposed development should have suitable design principles encompassing appropriate siting, design, overall layout, form, scale, height, massing, proportion and materials amongst other things. Any development should also integrate successfully into the local area and avoid harm to the amenity of the area. The general principles of this policy are not

51 considered to have been met by the development proposal.

8.7 The applicant’s consultant engineer has stated, although the basic external walls of the property are reasonably sound, the task of restoring the building back into a habitable dwelling would be a major undertaking. The letter also stated that the roof would almost certainly need to be replaced, external render and brickwork renewed, a new damp proof course would be required and internally, the building needs to be completely renewed including the timber ground floor being removed and the sofum level dropped. The conclusion is that the cost of carrying out the aforementioned work would make such a project uneconomic. Based on the above information and the fact that the existing dwellinghouse is not considered to be of any real architectural value, I feel that it would be overly onerous of the Council to attempt to get the building back into habitable use.

9. Conclusions

9.1 As mentioned above, the principle of a replacement dwellinghouse on the site is acceptable, provided that it is suitably designed and is in accordance with the Councils’ supplementary guidance on ’Assessing development in the Rural Investment Area. The applicant has been contacted on several occasions with regards to concerns about design of the proposed replacement dwelling and revised plans have been sought. The last such letter dated 1 2thSeptember 201 1 outlined the current proposal’s failure to comply with policy and reiterated the position that unless the design of the dwellinghouse was significantly altered, then the application was likely to be recommended for refusal. The applicant has failed to alter the proposal to a design that is considered appropriate in this case and has informed the department that the application should proceed in its present form.

9.2 In conclusion, it is considered that the proposed replacement dwellinghouse would not be acceptable as it is contrary to Policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns) of the Monklands District Local Plan (1991) and NBE 36 (Rural Investment Area) and Policy DSP 4 (Quality of development) of the emerging Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan (2009). The application is therefore recommended for refusal.

52 Application No: Proposed Development: 11/00761/FUL Change of Use from Office to Car Sales Showroom Site Address:

Unit 22-30 Coatbank Way Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 3AG

Date Registered:

7th July 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr Robert McGregor Stanley C Cook C/o 12 Beveridge Terrace 12 Beveridge Terrace Mossend Mossend Bellshill Bellshill

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: Representations: 010 Coatbridge South No letters of representation received. James Brooks, lan Ferrie, John Higgins,

Recommendation: Refuse

Reasoned Justification:

The proposal does not accord with the relevant policies within the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in respect of policies ECON 2 and EDIIA which support the retention of the existing predominantly Industrial character of the area. The proposal is therefore unacceptable by virtue of intensification of usagelparking around the site to the detriment of the surrounding industrial premises.

53 1'w 1,250

54 Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. The proposal is contrary to Policy ECON 2 of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it would introduce a commercial use at variance to the industrial designation of the site and to the detriment of the amenity and character of the surrounding industrial premises.

2. The proposal is contrary to policy EDIIA of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan as the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there is a specific locational need at this site for the proposed use and there are no other suitable alternative sites available for this use. In addition, it is considered that the proposal would adversely impact on the attractiveness of the application site as a location for industry and business.

3. That should planning permission be granted a precedent will be set for inappropriate development within a designated Industrial area.

Backaround PaPers:

Representation Letters None

Consultation Responses:

Traffic & Transportation memo dated 21 st July 201 1 Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) memo dated 25'h July 201 1

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr lan Johnston at 01 236 632509

Report Date:

30TH September 201 1

55 APPLICATION NO. 11/00761/FUL

REPORT

1.

1.I The application site forms park of an established small Industrial complex located on the south side of Main Street, Coatbridge to the east of the Town Centre. The site currently accommodates a single storey office type building (with 10 individual office suites) which was developed in association with 21 adjacent small workshop units and addressed as nos.1-31 Coatbank Business Centre, Coatbank Way, Coatbridge. The application site is set between a Post Office Distribution Centre (west) and Industrial type workshop units (east and north). The application site accesses onto Coatbank Street (to the west) via Coatbank Way which runs in an east/west direction along the application sites southern boundary.

2. ProPosed DeveloDment

2.1 The proposal seeks to change the usage of the existing stand alone office building to that of a car sales/showroom use. This proposal involves the relocation of an existing business from another site within Airdrie. The proposal will retain a small element of office use within the building to serve the proposed car sales/showroom use and while the applicant has intimated that only minimal alterations are proposed to the external structure of the building, to allow it to be utilised as a showroom, no details have been submitted on any proposed alterations to the building. The proposal also includes the setting out of the grassed areas around the building to accommodate 25 parking bays (2 disabled) to serve the new use.

2.2 The existing workshop units (nos. 1-21) will continue to operate independently from the proposed car sales/showroom use with separate dedicated parking retained to serve those units.

3. Amlieant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 In support of this application the applicant has provided the following additional information:

0 Only 2 of the existing office suites (10 off) are currently let and this has been the situation for several years. There is no demand for office space at this location. 0 The workshop units will remain operational and detached from the proposed car sales use and the existing car parking arrangement serving those units will not be altered. 0 All new parking areas will be marked out on site. 0 This development is a relocation of the applicants existing operation from its present location at Carlisle Road, Airdrie.

4. Site Historv

4.1 None relevant.

5.

5.1 The application site is located within an area designated as ECON 2 ( Existing General Industrial Areas) in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. There are no strategic implications and the application will therefore be considered in relation to Local Plan Policy.

56 6.

6.1 The Transportation Section has offered no objection to this proposal subject to retention of existing parking provision to serve industrial units, acceptable standard of turning manoeuvring within site, provision of dropped kerb arrangements to western parking area and delineation of individual customer parking bays.

6.2 The Protective Services Section has offered no objections to this proposal.

7. Rewesentat ions

7.1 Following the standard neighbour notification procedures and public advertisement of the proposal no letters of representation were received.

8. Plannino Assessment

8.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

8.2 Material Considerations - Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2006: It is considered that the proposal is below the likely significant threshold set by Schedule 9, being of no strategic significance and must therefore be assessed against the relevant Local Plan policies.

8.3 Development Plan - Adopted Local Plan - Monklands District Local Plan 1991 including the finalised First Alterations A, 6 & C 1996: Policy ECON 2 supports the retention of the predominantly Industrial character of the area including the continuation of industrial use through redevelopment, the subdivision of vacant premises for use by small firms and availability for use by wholesale or distribution outlets. The proposed car sales showroom is considered to be a non conforming commercial use and as such the proposal is considered contrary to local plan policy ECON 2.

8.4 Policy TR9 supports the provision of adequate and appropriate car parking and road standards. Taken the lack of detailed information available in respect of how the building would be utilized as a showroom, including vehicle access to the building, it is of concern that this proposal, which includes external display and parking of vehicles, could give rise to a significant change to the character and attractiveness of this business centre. As such the proposal is inconsistent with the aims of policy TR9.

8.5 Other Material Considerations - Economic Benefit: It is considered that the proposal relates to the relocation of an existing business currently operating within the district and therefore the economic benefits would be minimal. The applicant has indicated that 10-15 staff numbers will be employed although taken that this is a relocation from another site within Airdrie it is considered unlikely that the proposal would create any additional employment opportunities or provide a service that could not be more appropriately located. It is concluded that there is no clear need for the development to be located at this location and as a material consideration economic benefit does not carry enough weight to warrant an approval of this application.

8.6 Other Material Considerations - Emerging Local Plan - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: is a material consideration and policy EDllA is relevant to the application. Importantly the emerging local plan supports the continuing industrial and business character of existing industrial and business areas and requires all development proposals to have due regard to specific locational need, existence of suitable alternative sites, impact on the attractiveness as a location for industry and business and extent to which there is a surplus in land supply for industry and business.

57 8.7 In respect of policy EDI1 A the applicant has clearly failed to demonstrate any specific locational need for the proposal at this location nor has he demonstrated that there are no other suitable alternative sites available for his purposes. Also, taken the nature of this commercial proposal, which involves external display and parking of vehicles together with a potentially high level of public movement around the site then the introduction of such a use within an industrial location could give rise to a significant change to the character of the business centre and affect its overall attractiveness as a location for industry and business.

8.8 In addition, as part of the Local Plan review process an overall review of Industrial and Business Land in North Lanarkshire was carried out and this has been used to inform the North Lanarkshire Local Plan (Emerging Plan). That review concluded that although there is an oversupply of larger floorplate offices, there is still limited innovation/enterprise modern office space both in terms of stock and current availability. The loss of the available office space within the Coatbank Business Centre would therefore contribute to the limited availability of modern office space.

8.9 Having regard to the above the proposal is therefore considered to be clearly contrary to policy EDIIA of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, it is considered that the proposal is contrary to policies ECON 2 (Existing General Industrial Areas) and TR9 (Car Parking and Road Standards) of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and also contrary to policy EDII A of the North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

58 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/00768/FUL Construction of Detached Single Storey Building providing Workspace and Living Accommodation Site Address:

36 Lilybank Avenue Muirhead Glasgow North Lanarkshire G69 9EW

Date Registered:

16th August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr Jon-Mare Creaney GCA Architects Ltd 36 Lilybank Avenue Kelvin House Muirhead 87 Calder Street G69 9EW Coatbridge ML5 4EY Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: Representations: 005 Strathkelvin 12 letters of representation received William Hogg, Joseph Shaw, Brian Wallace, (Including Councillor Francis McGlinchey Frances McGlinchey, and Chryston Community Council).

Recommendation: Refuse

Reasoned Justification:

The proposal is contrary to policies HG3 and HG4 and the design guidance contained within the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005 and policy DSP4 of the North Lanarkshire Local Plan, Finalised Draft 2009. The location of the proposed building will be at odds with the existing layout and character of this location and will detract from the amenity of the area. The proposed vehicular access is sub-standard and inappropriate for further development and as such, the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy TR 6 in the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005. Also if approved, the proposal would set an undesirable precedent. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused.

59 his map is reproduced from Ordnance Suwey matsfial with the permission of Construction of single storey annex Ordnanw Survey on bahalf of me Cantroller of Her MajW providing workspace and living SlaSonery Otke. 0 Crow accomodation oopyruht Unauthorised reprodudion infringes Crown copyright and may lead to 36 Lilybank Avenue Muirhead -&n or civil prccaadings. North Lanarkshire Coundl loo023386 MO8 Representation 1 * I 60 Recommendation: Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1. The proposed building is contrary to Policy HG3 in the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005 as it will have a detrimental effect on the established character of the surrounding area and the amenity of existing residents.

2. The proposed building is contrary to policy HG4 - (Assessing Applications for Residential Development), criteria 5 and 7 as well as Design Guidance 2 House Plot Development in appendix 1 of the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005.

3. The proposed access road is sub-standard in terms of surface and inappropriate for new development and as such is contrary to Policy TR6 in the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005.

4. The proposed building will adversely affect the existing residential layout and character of the area. The proposal does not integrate successfully with the local area and would be harmful to the amenity as it does not relate to the existing context which is contrary to Policy DSP4 of the North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

5. That should planning permission be granted for this development, an unacceptable precedent would be set which would make it difficult for the Planning Authority to refuse other similar inappropriate proposals to the detriment of the locale and other similar areas.

61 Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

Letters from Amanda Seager, 34 Lilybank Avenue, Muirhead, Glasgow received 19th August and 25th August 201 I. Letter from Mrs Janet McFarlane, 14 Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow received 24th August 201 1, Letter from Mrs Margaret Strang, 22, Potassels Road, Muirhead received 26th August 201 1. Letter from Mrs Maureen Whelehan, 16 Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow received 28th August 201 1. Letter from Mr & Mrs S Cochrane, 12 Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow received 28th

August 201 1 I Letter from Mr Maicolm Telfer, 30 Lilybank Avenue, Muirhead, G69 9EW received Ist September 201 1. Letter from Chryston Community Council, Hon. Secretary, Miss Rita Anderson, 1 Neuk Avenue, Muirhead, Chryston, G69 9EX received 2ndSeptember 201 1. Letter from Mrs Anne Smith, 18 Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow, G69 9EN received 5'h of September 201 1. Letter from Mr William Thom, 16a Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow, G69 9EN received 7'h of September 201 1. E-mail from applicant, Mr Jon Marc Creaney, 36 Lilybank Avenue, Muirhead received 8'h of September 201 1. €-mail from Councillor Frances McGlinchey requesting a hearing received 21'' of September 201 1. E-mail from Mrs Anne Smith, 18 Potassels Road, Muirhead, Glasgow, requesting a Site Visit and Hearing

Consultation Responses:

Traffic & Transportation dated the 16th of August 201 1.

Contact information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Paul Williams at 01236 63251 9.

Report Date:

27th September 201 1

62 APPLICATION NO. 11100768lFUL REPORT

1. Site Descrbtion

1.1 The application site is a rectangular garden aredallotment plot approximately 30 metres long and 8 metres wide covering an area of approximately 240 square metres. It lies directly to the north of 36 Lilybank Avenue and is an area of garden ground which is separated from the existing rear garden area by a service lane. Terraced houses at 28-40 Lilybank Avenue have similar rear garden arrangements.

1.2 The site is characterised by mature trees and vegetation as is the surrounding area. Lilybank Avenue has rows of elegant traditional sandstone finished villas dating from circa 1900 on its northern side with more recent plot developed dwellings on the southern side. The area surrounding the site is characterised by traditional Victorian and Edwardian villas and mature vegetation. The proposed site access, Potassels Road, is a private access road which is approximately 7 metres wide and narrows down to approximately 4 metres width at the point of the proposed vehicular access to the site, The surface of Potassels Road is rubbled and badly pot holed.

2. ProDosed Development

2.1 This application seeks consent for the erection of a ’work/life studio’ which would be an annex to 36 Lilybank Avenue, essentially an extension to the dwelling but detached from it. The proposed building has the accommodation of a two bedroom dwelling. The proposed annex is approximately 6 metres wide and 22 metres long, covering an area of approximately 136 square metres at ground level, with a mezzanine bedroom at its northern end. The proposed building and parking for two cars at the northern end takes up the majority of the site area with space of approximately one metre between the eastern wall and the eastern boundary, approximately 2 metres on the southern boundary and between 0.3 metes to 0.6 metres approximately on the western boundary. The proposed building has a kitcheddining and living area with an external courtyard/garden area, a studioloff ice, a bedroom and toilet on the ground floor, with a mezzanine bedroom at the northern end.

2.2 The proposed building, although rectangular in plan has a ‘bow-tie’ shape profile with a flat roofed central area to accommodate the proposed central courtyard with two mono-pitched roofs rising up from approximately 3 metres to 5.6 metres at the northern gable and to 4.4 metres at the southern gable. The main finishing materials proposed are vertical timber cladding to external walls with a grasdsedum roof. There are two small square windows proposed on the eastern and western elevations to naturally light the stairwell to the proposed mezzanine. On the southern elevation, a full width above eye level window is proposed. On the northern elevation, full length above eye level horizontal slit windows are proposed for the ground floor and for the mezzanine.

3. Amlicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The applicant explains that proposed building is designed as an annex to No.36 Lilybank and is designed to allow him to work more from home as an architect and photographer due to a medical condition which has resulted in having to step down his involvement with his Coatbridge office. It is not his intention to run his office from the new building but to provide a modern studio space within the building where he can work from home comfortably. The applicant argues that the plot has become overgrown and unkempt and he does not have the capability to maintain such a large area of garden when there is already sufficient amenity and garden space attached directly to No.36.

63 3.2 The applicant further argues that the garden areas to the rear of Lilybank were originally intended as building plots accessed off Potassels Road and would have followed the pattern of housing established along Potassels Road. He is unclear why it was decided to instead attach these plots to the properties on Lilybank Avenue. The applicant has provided a copy of the early plot plans indicating this.

3.3 The applicant explains that it is his intention by the nature of the design to respect the nature of the area which is why the building has been sensitively designed to incorporate as many environmental features as possible including a sedum room and timber finishes to help blend with the leafy nature of the area.

3.4 In terms of ownership issues and the proposed access, the applicant has provided an ownership plan which he argues his design takes into account. The applicant notes that some of the allotment gardens for Lilybank Avenue encroach onto Potassles Road and that he has set back his plans to respect the original width of Potassels road. He understands that Potassels Road is a private unadopted road and is in a poor condition. He argues that it can only be of benefit if another property can help contribute to the upkeep of the road and that the traffic produced by the proposed building would be minimal and off-street parking has been proposed eliminating any problems with on street parking.

4. Site History

4.1 Terraced houses at 28-40 Lilybank Avenue have similar rear garden arrangements with separate garden allotments formed by plots of land seemingly originally intended as house plots fronting onto Potassels Road but were never developed as intended and then subsumed by the development of the housing on Lilybank Avenue.

4.2 A rear extension at 36 Lilybank Avenue was constructed under Permitted Development Rights in 1992.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The proposal raises no strategic issues and can be assessed in terms of the relevant Local Plan policies.

5.2 The site is covered by Policy HG3 in the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005: Retention of Residential Amenity of the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005. This policy seeks to protect residential areas and to protect the established residential character of existing areas and to protect against any development that could adversely affect the amenity of established residential areas.

5.3 Policy HG4: Assessing Applications for Residential Development and Design Guidance 2: House Plot Development contained within the Local Plan is of particular relevance to the assessment of this proposal. Criteria 5 which deals with the impact on the locality including means of access, parking provision, landscape and overall setting and criteria 7 deals with the impact on the natural environment, including layout, siting, design and external appearance.

5.4 The zoning of the site and policy position is not altered by the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Policy DSP 4 (Quality of Development) is relevant to the assessment of the proposal deals with the quality and appropriateness of the proposal in terms of design and impact on neighbouring amenity.

6. Consultations

6.1 A consultation response was received from Traffic and Transportation expressing no objections subject to conditions. The conditions are standard relating to development and private access roads, namely :- that the first 2 metres of driveways require to be

64 paved across the entire width to prevent loose chippings being carried onto the private road, drainage facilities should be provided to prevent surface water running onto the private road from driveway or garden and that gates, if required for the driveway should not open outwards on the private road.

7.

7.1 12 letters of representation have been received including one from Councillor McGlinchey requesting a site visit and hearing and one from Chryston Community Council requesting a Committee site visit. Seven letters of representation have been received from residents of Potassels Road (including a request for a site visit and hearing) and three letters of objection have been received from two residents of Lilybank Avenue. The points of objection broadly fall into the categories of character, amenity and access and can be summarised as follows :-

Jmpact on character of area - a significant proportion of representations expressed concern about the impact that the proposal would have on the character of the area in terms of introducing a non-traditional building on the allotment and the resultant loss of vegetation. Backland development - a number of representations consider the proposal to be inappropriate back land development. Loss of garden ground - Concern was also expressed about the loss of garden ground. Impact on amenity of surrounding gardens and dwellings - in terms of effect on privacy, the blocking out natural light. The loss of the allotment plot changing the traditional layout of houses and gardens and the loss of mature vegetation impacting on visual amenity. Access/Traffic/Road safety - Concern has also been expressed regarding the appropriateness of the proposed Potassels Road access due it sub- standard surface, width at the proposed access point to the site and no turning area. Also concern was expressed that the proposal will generate additional traffic along Potassels Road to the detriment of road safety. Right of access - Some residents of Potassels Road claim that the applicant does not have a right of access over Potassels Road Ownership issues - Other ,representations raise issues relating to site ownership and who owns Potassels Road Precedent - Objectors are also concerned that if this application is approved, it could set an undesirable precedent for other detrimental developments that are out of character with the area. Commercial use inappropriate to residential area - Concern has also been expressed regarding the introduction of a commercial use (the proposed studio/off ice element) to an established residential area. Loss of wildlife, mature trees and hedges. Damage caused by construction traffic to walls, dwellings, underground pipes. Drainage - impact on ground drainage surrounding the application site.

8.

8.1 Under Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 planning decisions must be made in accordance with the relevant development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

8.2 Develoioment Plan In this case, the application site is within an established residential area and as such, the appropriateness and acceptability of the proposal should be assessed against the relevant policies and guidance contained within the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005. In this case policies HG3 and HG4 and related guidance

65 are the relevant policies along with policy TR6 which deals with access and parking issues.

8.3 Other Material Considerations - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: Policy DSP4 in the North Lanarkshire Local Plan Finalised Draft, which deals with the quality of development is also a material consideration.

8.4 While the principle of the proposal is not contrary to the local plan zoning, the proposal has to be assessed against the criteria of the relevant plan policies.

8.5 Policy HG3 seeks to protect the established character and amenity of existing residential areas against inappropriate development. Therefore, an assessment has to be made as to whether the proposed development will have a detrimental impact on the character of an area and the amenity of the residents within it. This can be more effectively assessed through the criteria contained within HG4. For the reasons stated below, it is considered that the proposal is contrary to these policies as it will have an unacceptable impact on the character of the surrounding area as well as a detrimental impact on the amenity of adjacent allotment garden users and residential amenity in general due to the resultant loss of mature vegetation. HG4 requires that the impact on the locality and setting of the application site is assessed as well as its impact on the natural and built environment, including, layout, siting, design and external appearance of the proposal. Design Guidance within appendix 2 of the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005 regarding house plots developments should also be taken into account. This guidance states that proposed plots should be capable of development without significant loss of trees and buildings should be of a form and scale appropriate to the existing character and amenity of the area and generally conform in appearance to that of adjacent buildings. In this regard, the proposed building is considered to be out of keeping to the character of the surrounding area and constitutes an overdevelopment of the site. The proposed building takes up the majority of the site area, will impact on the amenity of adjoining allotments to the east and west and will result in the loss of mature trees and vegetation. The area is characterised by mature vegetation and traditional sandstone Victorian and Edwardian dwellings with generous plots. The contemporary design of the annex is at odds with the character of the area and its size and massing is considered to be unacceptable overdevelopment. As such, the proposal is considered to be contrary to policies HG3 and 4 and related design guidance within the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005.

8.6 Policy TR6 states that in terms of access, the level of traffic generated and its impact on the surrounding environment is a consideration as well as parking and manoeuvring areas. In this case, the proposal accommodates two off-street parking spaces and Potassels Road is of an adequate width to accommodate reversing and manoeuvring of cars. It is not considered that the additional traffic would have a detrimental effect on road safety and it is noted that the Traffic and Transportation has expressed no objections subject to conditions. However, the poor condition of the surface of Potassels Road has to be taken into account and it is considered that it is not of a sufficient standard appropriate to allow new further development. As such, this application is considered to be contrary to the aims of TR6.

8.7 In terms of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2007 policy DSP 4: Quality of Development outlines the standards of site planning which new development should comply with. As the proposal constitutes unacceptable development which does not integrate successfully into the local area and is harmful to amenity, it is contrary to section d of the above policy.

8.8 Representations In terms of the points of objection, these are assessed as follows :-

Impact on character of area - a significant proportion of representations expressed concern about the impact that the proposal would have on the

66 character of the area in terms of introducing a non-traditional building on the allotment and the resultant loss of vegetation.

Comment: It is considered that the proposed building is out of keeping with the character of the area. This is because it is of a contemporary modern design and takes up the majority of the allotment plot. It therefore is inappropriate in terms of the Victorian/Edwardian traditional character of the area as well as the generously proportioned garden areas within house plots.

0 Backland development - a number of representations consider the proposal to be inappropriate back land development.

Comment: As the proposed dwelling/annex would front onto Potassels Road, it is not considered that the proposal constitutes backland development.

Loss of garden ground - Concern was also expressed about the loss of garden ground.

Comment: It is considered that although the private rear garden area will remain to the rear of 36 Lilybank Avenue, the proposed development will lead to it being reduced to a level which would mean that it is out of keeping with the immediate area.

0 Impact on amenity of surrounding gardens and dwellings - in terms of effect on privacy, the blocking out natural light.

Comment: It is considered that due to the height and massing of the proposed building that it would detrimentally affect the visual amenity of the adjacent gardens as well as blocking sunlight at different times of the day. In terms of privacy, the building has been designed with high level windows and therefore it is not considered that privacy would be affected.

0 The loss of the allotment plot changing the traditional layout of houses and gardens and the loss of mature vegetation impacting on visual amenity.

Comment: The proposed building would result in the loss of a garden plot approximately 100 years old which is in the middle of a row of eight similar garden allotment plots which collectively make a strong contribution to the character of the area.

0 AccessTTraffic/Road safety - Concern has also been expressed regarding the appropriateness of the proposed Potassels Road access due it sub- standard surface, width at the proposed access point to the site and no turning area. Also concern was expressed that the proposal will generate additional traffic along Potassels Road to the detriment of road safety.

Comment: In this case, the proposal accommodates two off-street parking spaces and Potassels Road is of an adequate width to accommodate reversing and manoeuvring of cars. It is not considered that the additional traffic would have a detrimental effect on road safety. However, the poor condition of the surface of Potassels Road has to be taken into account and it is considered that is not of a sufficient standard to allow new and further development.

0 Right of access - Some residents of Potassels Road claim that the applicant does not have a right of access over Potassels Road.

Comment: This is a separate legal matter and not a material planning consideration,

0 Ownership issues - Other representations raise issues relating to the

67 boundaries of ownership of the site and Potassels Road.

Comment: This is a separate legal matter and not a material planning consideration.

Precedent - Objectors are also concerned that if this application is approved, it would set an undesirable precedent for other detrimental developments that are out of character with the area.

Comment: Noted, although each application must be dealt with on its own merits

0 Commercial use inappropriate to residential area - Concern has also been expressed regarding the introduction of a commercial use (the proposed studio/office element) to an established residential area.

Comment: In general, commercial uses are not appropriate to residential areas but if of an appropriate scale, with no public interface and ancillary to a main residential use, they can be acceptable with no detriment to residential amenity.

Loss of wildlife, mature trees and hedges.

Comment: It is agreed that the proposal will lead to a loss of mature vegetation, although, in the context of the land surrounding the site, it is considered that the effect on wildlife will not be significant.

Damage caused by construction traffic to walls, dwellings, underground pipes.

Comment: This point is noted, however, it would be the responsibility of the developer through appropriate operational site measures to ensure that no damage takes place.

Drainage - impact on ground drainage surrounding the application site.

Comment: Issues relating to site drainage can be mitigated against as part of the design and specification of the build.

8.9 Applicant’s supporting information: Notwithstanding the points raised in support of the development in the applicant’s supporting statement it is considered that there is insufficient justification to set aside the fundamental policy concerns raised by this proposal. In other words, although the applicant has volunteered information about a medical condition requiring home working, this does not justify the development of a two bedroom residentiaVoffice building. For example, a much smaller garden room or utilising room within the existing dwelling would be more appropriate. The fact that the applicant has difficulty in maintaining the allotment does not in itself justify such a development proposal. It is noted that the allotments may well have been originally intended as house plots fronting onto Potassels Road. However, as they were never developed, they have become a significant part of the character of the area. Whilst the applicant proposes the use of natural finishing materials, the scale and massing of the proposed building is considered to be inappropriate to the plot and the surrounding area.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In summary, the proposal is considered to be contrary to policies HG3, HG4 (and related design guidance) and Policy TR6 of the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005 and policy DSP4 d of the North Lanarkshire Local Plan, Finalised Draft, for the reasons stated in paragraphs above. The proposed location of the residential/office building will be at odds with the existing layout and character of the area and as a result will detract from the amenity of the area. It is the case that the proposal does

68 not meet with the spirit of policy HG3 and the criteria of policy HG4 and the related design guidance contained within the Northern Corridor Local Plan 2005. Finally, if this application was approved, it would set a precedent for other similar proposals in the immediate vicinity. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused,

9.2 It should be noted that three separate requests have been made, two for a site visit and hearing (including a request to speak at the hearing from a local resident) and one for a site visit.

69 Application No: Proposed Development:

1 1/00792/LBC Conversion of Off ice to Dwellinghouse including External and Internal Alterations

Site Address:

16 North Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie ML6 6NE

Date Registered:

23rd August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mrs Yvonne Lam W D Harvey 50 Hamilton Park 42G Upper Craigs North Hamilton Stirling ML3 OFG FK8 2DS

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 008 Airdrie Central No letters of representation received. George Devine, James Logue, David Stocks,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The development complies with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The development is considered acceptable in terms of design and use of materials and the works would ensure the future use of the building without detrimentally affecting the historic fabric of the building or the visual amenity of the Conservation Area.

Note to Committee:

If granted, this application must be notified to the Scottish Ministers in accordance Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

70 I I I

71 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission.

Reason: In order to accord with the requirements of Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That except as may be required by the following conditions or otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 09 and 10.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a full details of the extract ducts be submitted including their exact colour, design, size, materials and means of installation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

4. Any historical architectural features such as cornices, covings, skirting etc that are affected or altered as a result of the removal of the non load bearing walls, shall be recorded, reinstated or reused where possible in order to replace any missing features, unless otherwise agreed in writing with Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the future of the building and in the interests of amenity of the building and Conservation Area.

72 Backaround Paoers: Representation Letters No letters of representation received. Consultation Responses: Letter from Historic Scotland received on 7'h September 201 1 Contact information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Kevin Divin at 01236 632508 Re ort Date: 28' R September 201 1

73 APPLICATION NO. 11/00792/LBC

REPORT

1. Site DescriDtion

1.1 The application premises is a 1893 built category "B" listed building which is of two storey construction and incorporates a red sandstone facade. The building fronts onto North Bridge Street on its eastern footway and is located to the north of Airdrie Town Centre adjacent to the "Old Cross" road junction. The property is located within the Victoria and Airdrie Town Centre Conservation Area. The building was previously occupied by the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 This application seeks listed building consent for the conversion of the office to a dwellinghouse including external and internal alterations. The associated external alterations involve the installation of four extract outlets to the rear elevation, one at first floor level and three at ground floor level. The proposed internal alterations comprise of the formation of a utility room, two shower rooms and kitchen at ground floor level and the formation of an en suite and study at first floor level.

2.2 The application is directly related to the associated application for full planning permission (11/00797/FUL - Change of Use from Office to Dwelling House and Associated External Alterations) which will assess the change of use to residential and external alterations.

3. Site Historv

3.1 The application site has been the subject of a number of applications of which the details are as follows:

0 98/00954/LBC Roof Repairs - Approved 1lth September 1998. 0 01/01668/LBC Creation of Doorway, Ramp Access and Installation of Internal Lift -Withdrawn 2!jth November 2002. 0 01/01671/FUL Creation of Doorway and External Ramp Access -Withdrawn 25ith November 2002. 0 03/00667/LBC Erection of External Ramp, Doorway and Internal Lift (Listed Building Consent) - Approved 1" July 2003. 0 03/00701/FUL Alterations to External Appearance Including Disabled Access and Provision of Railings - Approved 1lth July 2003.

4. DeveloDment Plan

4.1 The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy.

4.2 In terms of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the site is covered by policy COM 4 (Secondary (Retail) Core Areas) and falls within the Victoria and Airdrie Town Centre Conservation Area of which policy ENV 15 (Conservation Areas) is relevant.

5. Consultations

5.1 Historic Scotland have no comments to make on the proposals.

6. Representations

6.1 Following a newspaper advertisement in the local paper and the Edinburgh Gazette, no letters of representation have been received.

74 7. Plannina Assessment

7.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. As the development is of no strategic importance the relevant development plan would be the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

7.2 DeveloDment Plan: Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991: The site is designated as policy COM 4 (Secondary (Retail) Core Areas) which supports a mixture of uses. This application for listed building consent proposes works to convert the vacant office into a residential unit without detrimentally affecting the historic fabric of the building.

7.3 Policy ENV 15 (Conservation Area) defines the special location of the building. Policy ENV 16 (Conservation Area Improvements) encourages the restoration and re-use of vacant buildings. Subject to design and detail, it is therefore considered that the proposed works would be appropriate for the Conservation Area and are actively supported by policies ENV15 and 16.

7.4 Policy ENV17 (Protect Listed Buildings) aims to prevent demolition of listed properties and to accept only appropriate sympathetic value-added changes to support their future use. The proposal will help bring back into use a listed building and safeguard its long term future. As above, subject to design and detail, it is therefore also considered that the proposed works are actively supported by policies ENVI 5 and 16.

7.5 Other Material Considerations: Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan is a material consideration however the policy position for this site remains consistent with the Adopted Plan.

7.6 Detail and Design: The Monklands District Local Plan has associated guidance notes on Conservation Areas. This provides good practice on both elements and broadly aims to ensure sympathetic works, using appropriate materials and traditional features. The proposed internal works to convert the property to a residential standard with installation of domestic requirements such as bathrooms, a kitchen and utility room. The proposed minor external alterations to the rear elevation are not easily viewed from a public road or footpath within the conservation area. It is, therefore, considered that the four extract outlets and internal alterations for the proposed residential use satisfactorily complies with the aims of the relevant guidance.

7.7 Consultations: Historic Scotland have no negative comments to make on the proposed works which reflect the above assessment of thedkvelopment.

8. Conclusions

8.1 The proposed works are considered to comply with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Overall, it is considered that the works will not result in a detrimental impact on the historic fabric of the building or wider Conservation Area. It is recommended that the Committee supports this application for Listed Building Consent.

75 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/00797/FUL Change of Use from Office to Dwelling House and Associated External Alterations

Site Address:

16 North Bridge Street Town Centre Airdrie ML6 6NE

Date Registered:

23rd August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mrs Yvonne Lam W.D. Harley 50 Hamilton Park 42G Upper Craigg North Hamilton Stirling Hamilton FK8 2DS ML3 OFG

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 008 Airdrie Central No letters of representation received. George Devine, James Logue, David Stocks,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The development complies with the commercial, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The minor external alterations are considered acceptable in terms of design and location of the works, as they would not result in a detrimental impact on the building’s visual appearance and setting or visual amenity of the Conservation Area. The works would also improve the residential capabilities of the building, offering benefits to this edge of Town Centre location and surrounding area.

76 Produced by North Lanarkshire CouncU PLANNING APPLICATION 11/00797/FUL Planning and Environment Department. Change of Use from Office to Dwelling House and Associated External Alterations *hirecumdl

16 North Bridge Street, Airdrie 181 01688 274274 lax 01698 443053 I I I

77 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers 008 and 09.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3, That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a full details of the extract ducts be submitted including their exact colour, design, size, materials and means of installation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority,

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

4. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

5. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters: No letters of representation received. Consultation Responses: Letter from Historic Scotland received on 6'h September 201 1, Memo from Traffic & Transportation received on 3'd October 201 1.

Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Kevin Divin at 01236 632508

Report Date: 3'd October 201 1

78 APPLICATION NO. 11/00797/FUL

REPORT

1. Site DescriDtion

1.I The application premises is a 1893 built category "B" listed building which is of two storey construction and incorporates a red sandstone facade. The building fronts onto North Bridge Street on its eastern footway and is located to the north of Airdrie Town Centre adjacent to the "Old Cross" road junction. The property is located within the Victoria and Airdrie Town Centre Conservation Area. The building was previously occupied by the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.

2. ProDosed DeveloDment

2.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the change of use from an office (class 4) to a dwelling house (class 9) and associated external alterations. The associated external alterations involve the installation of four extract outlets to the rear elevation, one at first floor level and three at ground floor level.

2.2 The application is directly related to the associated application for listed building consent (1 1/00792/LBC - Conversion of Office to Dwellinghouse including External and internal Alterations) which will assess the external and internal alterations for the proposed residential conversion.

3. Site History

3.1 The application site has been the subject of a number of applications of which the details are as follows:

0 98/00954/LBC Roof Repairs - Approved 11 th September 1998. 01/01668/LBC Creation of Doorway, Ramp Access and Installation of Internal Lift -Withdrawn 25'h November 2002. 01/01671/FUL Creation of Doorway and External Ramp Access -Withdrawn 25'h November 2002. 03/00667/LBC Erection of External Ramp, Doorway and Internal Lift (Listed Building Consent) - Approved 1" July 2003. 0 03/00701/FUL Alterations to External Appearance Including Disabled Access and Provision of Railings - Approved 1lth July 2003.

4. DeveloDment Plan

4.1 The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy.

4.2 In terms of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the site is covered by policy COM 4 (Secondary (Retail) Core Areas) and falls within the Victoria and Airdrie Town Centre Conservation Area of which policy ENV 15 (Conservation Areas) is also relevant.

5.

5.1 Historic Scotland stated that they have no remit in this particular case as the building is category B listed and will make any relevant comments on the Listed Building consent separately.

5.2 Traffic & Transportation have recommended that the application is refused as a development such as this requires a minimum of 3 in curtilage car parking spaces, none are proposed as part of the development and there is no scope for the provision of car parking spaces. Any vehicles parking on North Bridge Street at this location

79 could have an effect on the efficient operation of the signalised junction at North Bridge Street and High Street to the possible detriment of road safety. It should be noted that the road immediately adjacent to the property is subject to the following waiting and loading restrictions. No Waiting Monday to Saturday at any time. No Loading Monday to Saturday 8.30 - 9.30am and 4.30 - 6pm

6. Representations

6.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process and newspaper advertisement, no letters of representation have been received.

7. Plannina Assessment

7.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. As the development is of no strategic importance the relevant development plan would be the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

7.2 Development Plan: Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991: The site is designated as policy COM 4 (Secondary (Retail) Core Areas) which supports a mixture of uses. The proposed residential use at this edge of town centre location is considered to offer an appropriate mix. It is particularly noted that the building is currently vacant and requires essential works to allow habitation. The introduction of a residential element is also considered to have a small but positive impact of the vitality of the locale. Other residential properties are located in the immediately surrounding area. Policy HG 10 (Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas) supports minor residential development within Secondary Core Areas which reflects this current proposal.

7.3 Policy ENV 15 (Conservation Area) defines the special location of the building. Policy ENV 16 (Conservation Area Improvements) encourages the restoration and re-use of vacant buildings. Subject to design and detail, it is therefore considered that the proposed works would be appropriate for the Conservation Area and are actively supported by policies ENVI5 and 16.

7.4 Policy ENVl7 (Protect Listed Buildings) aims to prevent demolition of listed properties and to accept only appropriate sympathetic value-added changes to support their future use. The proposal will help bring back into use a listed building and safeguard its long term future. As above, subject to design and detail, it is therefore also considered that the proposed works are actively supported by policies ENV15 and 16.

7.5 Other Material Considerations: Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan is a material consideration however the policy position for this site remains consistent with the Adopted Plan.

7.6 Detail and Design: The Monklands District Local Plan has associated guidance notes on Conservation Areas. This provides good practice on both elements and broadly aims to ensure sympathetic works, using appropriate materials and traditional features. The proposed minor external alterations to the rear elevation are not easily viewed from a public road or footpath within the conservation area. It is, therefore, considered that the four extract outlets and proposed residential use satisfactorily complies with the aims of the relevant guidance and that an element of edge of town centre living accommodation can be achieved.

7.7 Transportation: The supplementary guidance also details aims in respect to providing adequate parking provision. Traffic & Transportation have objected and recommended that the application is refused due to lack of parking and there being no scope for off-street parking. In this case, it is noted that no designated car parking exists at present and it is not possible to provide any, however, given its edge of town

80 centre location, which has further advantages of public transport links and proximity to amenities, in this case and given the benefits associated with the positive reuse of a Listed Building, it is considered acceptable.

7.8 Amenity Space: Only a limited area of outside space exists at this property (rear courtyard) and it is not possible to provide any additional outside space. However, given the benefits associated with the positive reuse of a Listed Building this is considered to be acceptable in this instance.

8. Conclusions

8.1 The proposed minor external works and change of use are considered to comply with the commercial, residential, listed building and conservation area polices within the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Overall, it is considered that the works will result in the reuse of a vacant building to the enhancement of the Conservation Area. It is recommended that planning permission be approved.

81 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/00876/FUL Siting of a Snack Van Site Address:

Cleland Miners & Workers Society 49 Main Street Cleland ML1 5QW

Date Registered:

24th August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr Peter Hart NIA 9D Omoa Road Cleland North Lanarkshire ML1 5RQ

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: No

Ward: Representations: 01 9 Murdostoun 3 letters of representation received. Robert McKendrick, James Martin, Nicky Shevlin, John Taggart,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed static snack unit does not adversely impact on the application site and accords with Policy RTL9 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Policy HCFIA of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, also the temporary nature of the development and the planning permission would allow control over the impact upon the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area.

82

Proposed Conditions:-

1. That this permission shall enure for a temporary period only and the snack unit and associated structures hereby permitted shall be removed from the site, and the land restored to its former condition to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, within 3 years of the date of this permission, unless a further application has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the terms of this application.

2. That the development shall be implemented in accordance with the drawings stamped approved as part of this permission.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

3. That a litter bin shall be provided on site for the duration of the permission.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area.

4, That no open air storage of stock shall take place within the application site.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area.

5. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

6. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

Letter from Mrs C Hughes, 28D Coursewall Street, Coatbridge, ML5 1PY received 26th August 201 1 Letter from Mr M Aslam, Unit 3 , Main Street, Cleland received 26th August 201 1 Letter from Ms R Moug, 18 Firgrove , New Stevenston, Motherwell received 30th August 201 1

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Traffic & Transportation received ldhSeptember 201 1

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Fraser Miller at 01698 2741 19

Report Date:

22ndSeptember 201 1

84 APPLICATION NO. 11/00876/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The application site is located on the north eastern section of the car park associated with the Cleland Miners and Workers Society, 49 Main Street, Cleland. The application site is bounded the Club to the south, dwellings to the east, the existing row of shops to the west on the opposite side of Main Street and by open space with the primary school beyond to the north. The application site is relatively level and is served by a drive in drive out access arrangement.

2. Proposed Develoment

2.1 Planning permission is sought for the siting of a snack van measuring 4 metres in length by 2 metres in width in an in-shot in the northern section of the car park associated with the Cleland Club. The unit is for takeaway purposes only. The unit is completely moveable and is to be removed from site each day.

3. Applicant’s Surmortina Information

3.1 In response to the letters of objection the applicant stated the following :

1. The two local schools have policies requesting children not to leave school during lunchtimes. 2. The existing access/egress arrangements are to be utilised, resulting in no conflict with users of the Community Centre. 3. Any new business in a village should add value to the existing businesses allowing all to prosper.

4. Site History

4.1 No planning history relates to the site.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The application site is zoned as RTL9 (Other Commercial Uses) in the Southern Area Local Plan (2008).

6. Consultations

6.1 Transportation have raised no objections to the application.

7.

7.1 Three letters of representation have been received following the neighbour notification and press advertisement procedures. The points of objection are summarised below:

There are 4 fast food shops within 60 yards of the location of the application site and the proposed business will have a detrimental effect on the objector’s business. There is a primary school within 30 yards of the site and the community centre is used on a Monday and Tuesday by a special needs group. Main Street is a busy road and the Cleland Club have prohibited lorries and large goods vehicles from using the car park which would lead to vehicles parking on Main Street causing traffic congestion.

85 8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can therefore be assessed in terms of the local plan policy. The site is zoned as Policy RTLS (Other Commercial Uses) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Policies RTL11 (Assessing Applications for Bad Neighbour Developments) and TR 13 (Assessing the Transportation Implications of Developments) are also relevant.

AdoPted Local Plan

8.2 Policy RTLS states that new uses will be considered in light of the other policies contained within the Local Plan and that particular regard should be given to their potential compatibility with surrounding land uses. It is considered that the proposed moveable snack van would be compatible in land use terms taking into account the main use of the site as a social club in addition to the proximity of the retail units to the west of the site. The nearest dwellings is located 20 metres to the east of the site, however it is considered that in land use terms, the principle of the development is acceptable, subject to its detailed assessment against policy RTLI 1, It is therefore considered that the development complies with the aims of Policies RTLS.

8.3 Policy RTL11 lists several criteria to be taken into consideration in assessing applications for Bad Neighbour Developments, including; the impact of the proposal on the character and amenity of the adjoining properties and surrounding environment; the provisions made for vehicular access, servicing, parking, and the proposal’s impact on pedestrian safety and traffic circulation. The site is within the linear commercial area on Main Street, Cleland, a busy through route in Cleland. The proposal is considered to be an acceptable use at this mixed commercial location as it would not be out of character with other uses in the wider area. The dwellings to the east are in excess of 20 metres from the site and will not be adversely affected given the distance from the application site and the screening provided on the intervening land. In order to reflect the temporary nature of the building it is considered appropriate to restrict planning permission for a temporary period. No details have been provided by the applicant in relation to hours of operation, however a late hours catering license would be required for the premises to open beyond 1 Ipm, this would be assessed by Corporate Services (Licensing) Sub Committee. With regards to the impact on road safety full comment is provided in paragraph 8.4 below. The application is therefore considered to comply with Policy RTL11.

8.4 Policy TR13 requires an assessment of the level of traffic generated from the proposal, the impact that the development will have on the road network and the provisions made for access, parking and vehicle manoeuvring. As detailed at paragraph 2.1, Transportation have raised no objections to the application. Adequate provision for access, parking and vehicle manoeuvring exists within the site. The proposed development is therefore considered to comply with Policy TRi 3.

Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan

8.5 A material consideration in the assessment of the application is the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan (FDNLLP), however, the zoning and policy position remains unaffected from the adopted plan.

Consultations

8.6 With respect to the consultation response from Transportation, no objections have been raised.

86 8.7 In response to the points of objection raised, I would advise:

1. The impact of the development on the objector’s business is not a material consideration in the assessment of the application. 2. The location of the primary school is noted, however, it is not anticipated that the proposed development will impact upon the primary school or the community centre to the north of the development. 3. The transportation implications of the development have been discussed in paragraph 8.4 above. 4. Primary schools children are discouraged from leaving the school premises during lunch periods. 5. The existing access serving the site does not impact on the access arrangements at the community centre. 6. Competition and over provision are not material considerations.

9. Conclusions

9-1 In conclusion, I am satisfied that in this instance the impact of the snack van is acceptable and does not adversely impact on this mixed use location The development accords with policies RTL9, RTLI 1 and TR13 of the Southern Area local Plan 2008 and the policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. For the reasons stated above, it is recommended that temporary planning permission be granted for a period of 3 years.

87 Application No: Proposed Development:

11/00883/AMD Amendment to Planning Permission 10/0065O/FUL: Alterations to Elevations for Proposed Cemetery Facilities Building, Formation of Additional SUDS Pond and Ancillary Engineering Works

Site Address: Site Adjacent To Bothwellhaugh Road Bells hill

Date Registered:

24th August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: North Lanarkshire Council North Lanarkshire Council Civic Centre Design Services Windmillhill Street Phillip Murray Road Motherwell Bellshill ML1 1TW ML4 3PA

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Major Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 4 Bellshill One letter of representation received. Councillors Harry Curran, Richard Lyle &. Harry McGuigan

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed amendments to the approved cemetery scheme are considered acceptable in terms of the Southern Area Local Plan and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in that the proposed development will not be detrimental to the character and amenity of the surrounding country park location.

88 /- I I /00883/AMD North Lanarkshire Council Site Adjacent to Bothwellhaugh Road Bellshill hendment to Planning Permission 10/00650/FUL: Aetrations to Elevations for Proposed Cemetery Facilities Building, Formation of Additional SUDS Pond and Ancilary Engineering Works *Rep re sent at io n A 89 I Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started not later than lgth October 2013.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

3. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

4. That for the duration of the construction works one or more Site Notices, printed on durable material, shall be displayed in a prominent place at or in the vicinity of the development such that it is readily visible to the public; the Notice must accord with Schedule 7 of the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 and must give details of the approved development, its address, details of the planning permission and information on where further information about the development can be obtained.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

5. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers: EDMS09/O22/Dra-Qlf EDMS09/022/Pla-01, EDMS09/022/LEV-0lI EDMS09/022/LEV-02, EDMS09/022/SEC, EDMS09/022/SEC-01 , EDMS09/022/SEC-02, AL(0)OOI Rev B, AL(0)002, AL(0)02, AL(0)004, AL(0)005, AL(0)07, AL(0)08 and 0808 LP 04.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

6. That for the avoidance of doubt, all conditions imposed on Planning Permission ref. 10/0065O/FUL still apply with the exception of Conditions 1 to 5.

Reason: To define the permission.

90 Backaround PaPers:

Representation Letters

Letter received from Mr Henry Skillin, 79 McCallum Gardens, Bellshill, ML4 2SR received on 19Ih September 201 1

Consultation Responses:

Letter from Health and Safety Executive received on 20thSeptember 201 1.

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Miss Heather Gebbie at 01 236 632494

Report Date:

3rdOctober 201 1

91 APPLICATION NO. 11/00883/AMD

REPORT

1. Site DescriDtion

1.1 The site is located within the northern portion of Strathclyde Country Park and is approximately 90 metres to the south of Orbiston, Bellshill. The site measures 1I .75 hectares and comprises of overgrown grassland, mature vegetation and trees. The site is bounded by railway line to the north, Bothwellhaugh Road to the east and mature open grassland to the west and south. An informal bridle path, footpath and car park align part of the southern boundary. It should be noted that there is currently no vehicular access to the site from Bothwellhaugh Road. The site slopes downwards in a north to south direction, with an overall 20 metres height difference in site levels from the highest point to the lowest point within the site.

2. ProDosed DeveloDment

2.1 This application seeks planning permission for an amendment to planning permission Ref. 10/0065O/FUL for alterations to the elevations for the cemetery facilities building, formation of an additional SUDS pond and ancillary engineering works for the new Bothwellhaugh Cemetery in Strathclyde Country Park. The applicant proposes to amend the elevations of the cemetery facilities building, including alterations to the roof and waiting room area, as a result of the high build costs associated with the approved scheme. The applicant proposes to slightly increase the footprint of the cemetery building however the overall height will be reduced. There are changes to the positions of windows and doors, with a more simplified design. The proposed materials for the walls and roof remain unchanged and will be buff/red facing brick and brown/biodiverse roof, however the windows and doors would be aluminium

powder coated rather than treated hardwoodI The applicant also proposes to construct an additional SUDS pond for the treatment of surface water. This additional pond would be located adjacent to the approved SUDS pond in the south western part of the site. As a result of this, there would be minor engineering works relating to finished site levels surrounding the two SUDS ponds.

3. APolicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The applicant has submitted a Design and Access Statement in support of this application.

4. Site History

4.1 10/0065O/FUL: Formation of Cemetery, Associated Pavilion with Waiting Room and Accomm,odation for Cemetery Workers, Access Roads, Car Park and Landscaping granted 20thOctober 201 0.

5. DeveloDment Plan

5.1 The site is covered by Policies ENV6 (Green Belt) and L8 (Strathclyde Country Park) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is covered by Policies NBE 3 A (Green Belt) and NBE 1 A3c (Country Parks) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 Health and Safety Executive has no objections to the proposal.

92 7.1 One letter of representation has been received in relation to this application following the neighbour notification procedure and press advertisement. The objector considers that the cemetery development will be unsightly in the Country park and it will stop the objector having access to the walking areas.

0. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy. The site is covered by Policies ENVG (Green Belt) and L8 (Strathclyde Country Park) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Policy ENVS (Assessment of Environmental Impact) is also relevant to the proposal.

Develooment Plan:

8.2 As permission has previously been granted for the cemetery at this site, the principle of the car park has therefore been established, and the details of the proposal are all that require to be assessed. As such the proposal accords with Policy ENVG and L8.

8.3 Policy ENV5 assesses the environmental impact of the proposal against relevant criteria such as landscape and visual impact of the proposal and the generation of noise, dust, pollution and interference. With regard to the proposed changes to the cemetery facilities building, there is a slight increase in the overall footprint of the building however it is considered that it would not have any significant impact on landscape and visual impact. Furthermore, the changes to the material finish and elevations are considered minimal in terms of the overall cemetery development and are considered acceptable. With regard to all facing materials, details require to be submitted for approval prior to the development commencing under the terms of a planning condition contained in the original planning permission Ref 10/00650/FUL. In terms of the additional SUDS pond and associated engineering works relating to site levels, given the location of the ponds in the southwest corner of the site there will be no visual impact and the additional pond will adequately treat all surface water arising from the development. The proposed amendments will have no adverse impacts on the surrounding country park location and as such, the proposal accords with Policy ENV5.

Other Material Considerations:

8.4 With regard to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan (FDNLLP), the application site is covered by Policies NBE 3 A (Green Belt) and NBE 1 A3c (Country Parks). The zoning of the land being utilised for the cemetery remains unaltered from the adopted Southern Area Local Plan. The FDNLLP requires proposed development to be assessed against Policies DSPI (Amount of Development), DSP2 (Location of Development), DSP3 (Impact of Development) and DSP 4 (Quality of Development). With regard to Policies DSPI and 2, the principle of the cemetery has already been assessed under the previous planning application and was considered acceptable. Policy DSP3 assesses the proposed development against the economic, social and environmental impact on the surrounding location. As detailed in paragraph 8.3 above, the proposed amendments are not significant changes to the approved scheme and in view of this, the application is considered to have no detrimental impacts on the surrounding country park. With regard to Policy DSP4, it is considered that the revised design of the cemetery building and additional SUDS pond are minimal in terms of the overall quality of the wider development and are thus considered to be in keeping with the character and amenity of this park location. As such, the proposal accords with the emerging local plan.

93 Representations:

8.5 With regard to the points of objection] this application is for an amendment to the previously approved cemetery development under planning application Ref. 10/00650/FUL.As such, the principle of the cemetery has already been established at this location. As detailed in paragraph 8.3 above, the proposed amendments to the approved scheme will not result in a significant adverse impact on the surrounding park location. In addition, they will not result in any walking routes being affected.

9 Conclusions

9.1 With regard to all material considerations, it is considered that the proposed amendments to the cemetery building and the formation of additional SUDS pond incorporating ancillary engineering works are acceptable in terms of the policies contained in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. It is also considered that the proposed amendments will not result in any detrimental amenity issues for the surrounding country park location and as such, this application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions.

94 Application No: Proposed Development:

I 1/00884/FUL Proposed Installation of a 13.8m High Telecommunications Streetworks Pole Accommodating 6No Antennas within a GRP Shroud, 1No Equipment Cabinet (1 84Ox440x1400mm) and 1 No Meter Pillar on the Footway

Site Address:

Footway Lawmuir Road Orbiston Bellshill

Date Registered:

25th August 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Vodafone UK Limited Mono Consultants Limited Mono Consultants Limited Ginny Hall 48 St Vincent Street 48 St Vincent Street Glasgow Glasgow G2 5TS G2 5TS

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 4 Bellshill 1 letter of representation received. Harry Curran, Richard Lyle, Harry McGuigan,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposal has been sited and designed to minimise its visual and environmental impact and will not form an unacceptably prominent feature in the streetscene. Taking into account that there is no potential for sharing existing facilities or for erecting antennae on an existing building or structure the proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of the criteria set out in the policies HSG7 and CS6 of the Southern Area Local Plan and HCFI A and EDI 3A of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

95 Produced by PLANNING APPLlCATiON 111008841FUL Mrth Lanarkshire Counal Planning and bnhnrnent apartment. Proposed Installation of a 13.8m High Telecommunications Streetworks Pole Accommodating 6No Antennas within a GRP Shroud, 1No Equipment Cabinet A (I 84aX441btl400mm) and INo Meter Pillar on the Footway. 1: 1,000 bx 01698 403053 Footvvay, Lawmuir Road, Bellshill

96 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

3. That within 4 weeks of completion of all building works on site, of the development hereby permitted, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

4. That in the event that the telecommunications equipment, supporting structure or the apparatus within the site becomes redundant it must be removed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within one month of becoming redundant. If the site ceases to be used for telecommunications transmission, it must be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority within six months of cessation.

Reason: To minimise the level of visual intrusion and to ensure the reinstatement of the site to a satisfactory standard.

5. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers: - 100, 200 and 300

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded.

97 Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

Memo from Learning and Leisure, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge, received 12th September 201 1

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Transportation received 22 September 201 1

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Gary McEwan at 01698 2741 17

Report Date:

16th September 201 1

98 APPLICATION NO. 11/00884/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Descrbtion

1.I The proposed telecommunications mast would be located on the public footway adjacent to an area of open space and single storey shopping parade on Lawmuir Road. The shopping parade and Lawmuir Primary School are located to the north of the application site. To the west and south lies an area of open space and two storey terraced dwellings are located further to the south and east of the site. The nearest dwelling would be located approximately 15m from the telecom mast. The school grounds would be approximately 62m and the school building would be approximately 98m from the telecom mast.

2. ProDosed DeveloDment

2.1 This application seeks planning permission for the installation of a 13.8m high telecommunications mast with associated apparatus. The mast would be shared between Vodaphone and 02. The residual footway width would measure 1.8m wide,

3. Amlicant’s Sutmortina Information

3.1 The applicant has supplied a supporting statement that indicates the need for a mast within this area to meet a shortfall in coverage. It is stated that the mast will be of general benefit to business, and domestic users in the area. An ICNIRP compliance certificate was also submitted confirming that the proposed telecommunications installation meets the current public health guidelines.

4. Site History

4.1 10/01075/FUL Proposed 11.8 Metre High Telecommunications Monopole Accommodating 6 No Antennae and Ground Based Equipment Cabinet. This application was made by the same applicant and was for a site approximately 12m to the north of the current site. The application was refused at committee (01/03/11) on the basis that the telecommunication mast would result in a residual footway width of 1.4 m wide which would be insufficient for the safe movement of pedestrians at this location.

5. DeveloPment Plan

5.1 The site is zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is zoned as HCFl A (Residential Amenity) in the North Lanarkshire Local Plan Finalised Draft (2009).

6.

6.1 Transportation has no objection to the proposal.

7. Remesentations

7.1 Following the neighbour notification process and press advertisement 1 letter of representation was received from Learning and Leisure Services. The following summarises the points of representation raised.

I. As the school community perceive that telecom masts may represent a danger to health, this may affect parental decisions as to the appropriateness of schools for their children to attend.

99 8. Planninu Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town & Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The proposal raises no strategic issues and as such requires to be assessed against Local Plan Policies. In this instance the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 is relevant. The site is zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas), however Policies CS6 (Assessing Applications for Telecommunications Equipment) and TR13 (Assessing the Transport Implications of Development) are also relevant to this proposal.

AdoDted Local Plan

8.2 Policy HSG7 (Established Housing Areas) seeks to protect the established character of existing housing areas by opposing development which adversely affects the amenity of Established Housing Areas. Applications for telecom masts within or in close proximity to residential areas are acceptable subject to meeting the requirements of Policy CS6 (Assessing Applications for Telecommunications Equipment). 8.3 Policy CS6 (Assessing Applications for Telecommunications Development) indicates that planning permission will normally be granted for telecommunications development where there are no satisfactory alternative sites for telecommunications available, there is no reasonable possibility of sharing existing facilities and in the case of radio masts, there is no reasonable possibility of erecting antennae and dishes on an existing building or other structure. Also whilst recognising technical and operational considerations, any development should be sited and designed to minimise its visual and environmental impact, especially with respect to areas designated for landscaped quality

8.4 The applicant has indicated in the supporting information accompanying the application that 19 other sites were considered and discounted for various reasons including physical constraints (footway width), inadequate coverage to the target area, or perceived greater impact in respect to residential setting. The current site for the proposed telecom mast was considered the best option in relation to the potential impact on the surrounding area. It has been indicated in the supporting documents that as there are no other telecom masts within the searchkoverage area there is therefore no potential for sharing equipment with another company. It has also been indicated that as the proposed mast would be shared by both Vodaphone and 02 that only one mast would be required instead of the two which would have been required had they not been sharing. The option of erecting the antennae on an existing building or structure was also discounted due to there not being an available building or structure of a sufficient height to meet their requirements. The 13.8m height proposed is the minimum height which would allow the applicants to provide the required 3G technology across the cell area.

8.5 It is considered that the proposal is not detrimental to the amenity of the local area and in planning terms, its potential impact on nearby residential areas is deemed to be acceptable. The proposal is considered to be of similar visual impact to that of a streetlight or similar street furniture and its proposed colour scheme indicates that it will blend in with its surroundings to an acceptable level. Also telecom masts are not considered to be overly obtrusive in nature. It is considered that the proposed equipment will not be at odds with its surroundings to such an extent to merit a refusal of the application. Taking into account the height and girth of the structure and the layout of the nearby buildings and open space its siting is considered acceptable. The proposed mast has been located on a footway adjacent to a small parade of shops which helps to ensure that it will not be viewed as an isolated element in the streetscene. Also it is generally surrounded by two storey housing and is not at a

100 prominent location. Taking the above into account it is considered that the proposal complies with Policy CS6.

8.6 Policy TR13 (Assessing the Transport Implications of Development) states that the Council will take account of criteria including: the impact of the development on road traffic circulation/road safety and the provision made for access, parking and vehicle manoeuvring. Transportation commented that they have no objections to the proposal and that the residual footway width would be sufficient to allow safe passage of pedestrians. The proposed development is considered to comply with Policy TRI3.

North Lanarkshire Local Plan

8.7 A material consideration is the Finalised North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The site is zoned as HCFI A (Residential Amenity) in the North Lanarkshire Local Plan Finalised Draft (2009); however the zoning and policy position remains unaltered from the adopted plan.

Consultations

8.9 Transportation were consulted and had no objection to the proposal,

Remesentations

8-10 In response to the points of representation I would comment as follows;

I. A certificate of Declaration of Conformity with International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Public Exposure Guidelines has been provided by the applicant. In consideration of health and safety issues Scottish Planning Policy advises that the planning system should not be used to seek objectives more properly achieved under other legislation. Radiofrequency radiation is controlled under other legislation and in planning terms is not a material consideration. To ensure that known health effects have been addressed, applications should be accompanied with an ICNIRP Certificate. As the above certificate has been submitted by the applicant it is considered that the impact of the proposed development on nearby residential areas, retail parade and Lawmuir Primary School is acceptable.

9. Conclusions

9.1 It is considered that the proposal will not have an unacceptable impact on the environment at this location. The proposal is considered acceptable in terms of the criteria set out in the relevant policies of the Southern Area Local Plan (2008) and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan (2009). Notwithstanding the objection raised by Learning and Leisure and for the reasons stated above it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

101 Application No: Proposed Development: 11/00931/FUL Erection of Replacement Garage Site Address:

West Of 37 Ettrick Street Wishaw

Date Registered:

8th September 201 1

Applicant: Agent: Mr William Matthewman NIA 28 Ettrick Street Wishaw ML2 7LF Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 019 Murdostoun One letter of representation received. Robert McKendrick, James Martin, Nicky Shevlin, John Taggart,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed development meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies contained within the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The proposed development is acceptable in terms of its impact upon the property and the surrounding residential area.

102 Pmduoed by PLANNING APPLICATION 11100931 RUL Nod Lanarkshire Counal

Erection of Rep1acement Garage

Garage, West Of 37 Ettrick Street, Wshaw

*Representation to1 01698 274274 $x 01808 403053

103 Proposed Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within three years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006.

2. That the development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details submitted as part of the application and no change to those details shall be made without prior written approval of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded,

3. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006).

4. That within 4 weeks of the development hereby permitted being occupied or brought into use a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended by the Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006, to monitor the development, to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

5. The proposed garage should not be erected within 1 metre of the existing fence, west of the proposed site.

Reason: To define the permission.

104 Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

Letter from lsabel Moran, 37 Ettrick Street, Wishaw, ML2 7LE received 16th September 201 1

Consultation Responses:

None

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Ms Suzanne Cusick at 01 698 2741 02

Report Date:

12th September 201 1

105 APPLICATION NO: 11/00931/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.I The application site is an area of well maintained open space to the west of 37 Ettrick Street measuring approximately 100m2. The site is bordered by two storey terraced dwellinghouses to the east and a series of Council owned lock up garages to the west. An area of mature woodland is located north of the site. The land is currently under the ownership of North Lanarkshire Council.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 It is proposed to erect a replacement timber detached garage on the same site of the previous garage. The former detached garage was demolished as a result of severe storm damage. The proposed garage would feature a pitched roof and would measure approximately 2.8m high, 3.6m wide and 5.4m long. The existing road and dropped kerb at Ettrick Street used to access the former detached garage would again provide access to the proposal.

3. Applicant’s Supportincl Information

3.1 None

4. Site History

4.1 None

5. Development Plan

5.1 The application raises no strategic issues and can therefore be assessed in terms of Local Plan policies.

5.2 The site is zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan.

5.3 The site is zoned as HCF1A (Residential Amenity) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 None

7. Representations

7.1 Following the neighbour notification process one objection was received 16th September 201 1 from the neighbouring property at 37 Ettrick Street, Wishaw, ML2 7LE. The following summarises the point(s) of the representation made;

1, The garage was previously rented by the owner of 37 Ettrick Street. The applicants assumed lease of the garage when the owner passed away. 2. Due to the nearness of the previous garage to No 37 Ettrick Street, it was difficult to maintain the fence. A replacement garage would reinstate this issue and would detract from the appearance of their home following their proposed landscaping of the rear garden. 3. The previous garage overshadowed the rear garden of No 37 Ettrick Street as would the proposed garage. The proposed garage dimensions seem larger than the previous garage dimensions. 4. The owner of No. 37 Ettrick Street intends to seek planning permission to erect a

106 rear extension and the proposed garage would be detrimental to the proposed plans. 5. The proposed garage would discourage potential future buyers of No. 37 Ettrick Street assuming the garage was part of the sale. 6. There are numerous vacant sites where previous timber garages were erected that the applicants could erect the proposed garage. a. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The proposal raises no strategic issues and, as such requires to be assessed against the Local Plan Policies. In this instance the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 is relevant, with the site being zoned as HSG7 (Established Housing Areas). Policy HSG 7 seeks to protect the character and amenity of housing areas by opposing development that would be incompatible within a residential setting. It is considered that the land has historically been used to accommodate a detached garage and is in principle compatible with a residential setting. Due to the two rows of Council owned lock up garages directly west of the site the proposal ties in satisfactorily with the surrounding area. It is considered that the amenity of the site will continue to be acceptably maintained and the replacement detached garage would not impact on the wider streetscene. The open space is not used for passive leisure and therefore no detriment will be felt by its loss in this regard. As such the proposal would comply with policy HSG7.

8.2 With regard to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan (FDNLLP), the application site is zoned as Policy HCF 1A (Residential Amenity) however the policy position remains substantially unaltered from the adopted local plan.

Representations

8.3 In response to the points of representation I would comment as follows:

1. The lease of a garage or property is a legal matter and not a material planning consideration. 2. A condition imposed ensures the proposed garage would not be erected 1 metre from the existing fence at No 37 Ettrick Street. 3. A sunlightldaylight assessment has confirmed the proposed garage would not cause any significant adverse overshadowing issues on the objector’s property. As such any impact of overshadowing would be considered within acceptable limits. The location of the proposed garage 1 metre from the boundary fence of No 37 Ettrick Street would further reduce any negative overshadowing issues. The proposed garage is not significantly larger than the previous garage. 4. The proposed rear extension would be assessed as part of the full planning process when submitted. 5. The sale and ownership of property is a legal matter and not a material planning consideration. 6. The proposed site has historically housed a detached timber garage.

9. Conclusions

9.1 The proposed development meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies contained within the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. The proposed development is acceptable in terms of its impact upon the property and the surrounding residential area.

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