Department of Planning and Environment

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

Planning Applications for consideration of Planning and Environment Committee

Committee Date : MfhAugust 2001

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Ordnance Survey maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey with the permission of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 15TH AUGUST 2001

Page No. Application No. Applicant Development/Locus Recommendation

6 N/O 1/00034/FUL Allan Water Erection of 7 Industrial Units Grant Developments Limited (Totalling 7630 m) - Debfor House, 3 Wardpark Road Wardpark Cumbernauld G67 3JZ

11 N/Ol/O0498/FUL Plastic Polymer Construction of Factory and Grant Processors Storage Unit 6 Dunnswood Road, Wardpark Cumbernauld G67 3EN

16 N/O1/00560/FUL Abronhill Housing Erection of five terraced dwellings Grant Association Ltd and six flatted dwellings Site Adjacent 28 Larch Road, Abronhill, Cumbernauld

23 N/O1/00592/FUL Richard Turnbull Siting of Hot Food Snack Bar - Refuse Quarry Car Park, Auchinstarry Kilsyth

28 N/01/00611/FUL Mr A McIntyre Erection of Business Class Office/ Grant Light Industrial Building (2 Units) - 5-7 Station Road, Stepps G33 6HB

35 N/O1/00643/FUL Maintenance Solutions Partial Change of Use, Alterations Grant (Nationwide) Ltd and Extension to Form (Class 2) Licensed Betting Office and Residential Flat - 17-21 Main Street, The Village, Cumbernauld G67 2RR

4 1 NI0 1/00644/LBC Maintenance Solutions Alterations Including Demolition of Grant (Nationwide) Ltd Rear Wall, Erection of Replacement Wall and Extension and Reinstatement of Roof - 17-21 Main Street, The Village Cumbernauld G67 2RR

45 N/O1/00654/FUL Mr David Denham Erection of Dwelling - Grant Garden Ground, 1 Elie Court Carrickstone, Cumbernauld

53 N/O1/00708/FUL Novaside Homes Limited Erection of 4 Dwellings - Site to Grant West of Number 1 Cowan Road, Balloch, Cumbernauld

6 1 NI0 1/00742/FUL Dr S Kennedy Change of Use from Dwelling to Grant Doctors Surgery - 13 1 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps G33 6EY

66 NI0 1/00743/FUL John Dickie Ltd Erection of 2 1 Dwellings - Grant Former Hugh Logan Plant & Engineering Services Ltd, 56 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps G33 6DG APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 15TH AUGUST 2001

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73 N/O1/00799/FUL West of Scotland Housing Erection of 3 1 Dwellings - Grant Association Site at High Craigends, Kilsyth

SO N/O 1/0085O/ADV McCashin Service Station Display of Various Illuminated and Grant Ltd Non-Illuminated Fascia Signs McCashins Garage 38 Main Road Condorrat Cumbernauld G67 4DZ

85 C/OO/OO459/FUL Crematoria Management Ltd Erection of Crematorium, Formation Refuse (P) of Vehicular Access, Roads and Parking - Land East of Woodhall Mill Road, Calderbank

92 C/O1/0023O/FUL Mr J Walker Change of Use of Public House to Grant Childrens Nursery - 100 Main Street, Calderbank

95 c/o 1/00247/FuL Mr & Mrs A Watt Conversion of Outbuildings to Form Grant Three Self-contained Dwellinghouses - Staylee Farm (off Hulks Road), Riggend, Airdrie

10 1 C/O 1/00427/ADV Maiden Outdoor Display of 2 x 96 Sheet Externally Refuse Advertising Illuminated Advertisement Hoardings Back to Back and 1 x 48 Sheet Externally Illuminated Advertisement Hoarding - Land east of Shanks & McEwan Ltd, AS Edinburgh to Glasgow Road, Orchard Farm, Bellshill

104 C/O1/00641/OUT Mr W McLaughlin Erection of 1 % Storey Mews Cottage Refuse (In Outline) East Parkhill, Springhill Avenue, Airdrie

109 C/O 1/00655/OUT Mrs C Hannaway Erection of dwellinghouse (In Grant Outline) - Land to the Rear of 66-68 Blair Road, Coatbridge

1 17 C/O 1/00686/FUL Mr & Mrs Andrew Erection of Detached Dwellinghouse Grant McDougall and Formation of Vehicular Access and Driveway - Plot Adjacent to (Hilltop), No 1 Commonhead Avenue, Airdrie

12 1 c/o 1/00728/FUL Ladbrokes Change of Use from Licensed Betting Refuse Office to Hot Food Takeaway - 53-55 Woodside Street, Coatbridge

126 C/O 1/00736/FUL Mitchells Amusements Use of Shop as Amusement Centre Refuse 99 Main Street, Coatbridge APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 15TH AUGUST 2001

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133 C/O1/00747/OUT Mr & Mrs Robert McLean Erection of Dwellinghouse (In Refuse Outline) - 60 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis, Airdrie

138 S/O 1/00 167/FUL Scottish Auto Trader Proposed alterations and extension Grant to office building and formation of car park - 14 Dalzell Drive, Motherwell

142 S/O1/00206/FUL Mr A Watson Construction of garage and Grant conversion of existing integral garage - 35 Atlin Drive, New Stevenston

147 SI0 U003 83/FUL Mr R McMurdie Conversion of garagehtables Refuse block to dwellinghouse - Whitewalk, Dalzell Estate, Motherwell

152 S/O1/00506/AMD George Wilson Erection of 7 1 dwellinghouses - Grant 121 Netherton Street, Wishaw

15 9 SI0 1/0054 1/OUT Mr L McGregor Erection of Dwellinghouse Refuse 5 Kingsley Court, Uddingston

165 S/O1/00558/FUL Mr Ali Change of use of vacant upper Grant floor premises to form restaurant and lounge bar and construction of flue - 205 High Street, Newarthill

172 S/O1/00559/OUT John Gilmour Demolition of existing stables Refuse block and erection of detached dwellinghouse - Heathfield, Wishaw Road, Wishaw

177 S/O1/00569/FUL Internacionale Ltd Change of use of storage and Grant distribution warehouse to non-food retail warehouse - Rannoch Road, Birkenshaw, Uddingston

183 S/01/00574/FUL Mohammed Ghaffer Alterations and extension to shop Refuse grocers - 1 Glassford Street, Motherwell

187 S/O1/00607/AMD Dalziel Homes Ltd Construction of five detached Refuse (P) dwellinghouses Dalziel Park, Hagen Drive, Motherwell

195 SI0 1/00616/FUL Kifdo Ltd Change of use from dry cleaners Grant to amusement arcade - 204 Main Street, Bellshill

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200 S/01/00636/FUL Miller Homes Erection of 32 flats and associated Grant car parking - Land to south and east of 16-24 James Street, Motherwell

207 S/O1/00640/AMD Nobles Amusements Variation of condition 5 of Grant application S/97/00242/FUL - permit the opening of the premises from 1000 to 1800 on Sundays - 9 Brandon Parade South Motherwell

21 1 S/Ol/O0657/AMD Ailsa Homes Construction of detached Grant dwellinghouse - Plot 169, Dalziel Park Estate, Chapelknowe Road, Motherwell

2 16 SI0 110066 1lFUL Mr Gordon Hillen Rear extension to hot food take Grant away - Alhambra Cafe, 453 Main Street, Bellshill

219 S/Ol/OO675/FUL I Ahmed Extension to front of shop - Grant 159 Watling Street, Motherwell

223 S101/00680/FUL Hutchison 3G UK Ltd Installation of 3 microwave dishes Grant and ancillary equipment - Old Edinburgh Road, Uddingston

228 S/01100704/FUL The William Hill Change of Use to Class 2 (Betting Grant Organisation Ltd Office) - 122 Shieldmuir Street, Wishaw

232 S/O1/00709lFUL The William Hill Change of Use to Class 2 (Betting Grant Organisation Ltd Office) - 122 Shieldmuir Street, Wishaw

236 S/O1/00757/FUL Mr and Mrs B Lannon Erection of dwellinghouse Grant Land south east of 46 Calderbraes Avenue, Uddingston

(P) c/oo/oo459/FuL If approved application to be referred to Scottish Ministers (P) S/O1/00607/AMD If approved application to be referred to Scottish Ministers Application No.: N/O1/00034/FUL

Date Registered: 17th January 2001

APPLICANT: ALLAN WATER DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, DEANSTON HOUSE, DOUNE, FK16 6AD

Agent: John H White Architects, Ballat Crossroads, Balfron Station, G63 OSE

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF 7 INDUSTRIAL UNITS (TOTALLING 7630 M).

LOCATION: DEBFOR HOUSE 3 WARDPARK ROAD WARDPARK CUMBERNAULD G67 3JZ

Ward: 54

Grid Reference: 277508.676702.

File Reference: N/O1/00034/FUL

Site History: 00/00357/FUL Approved 15/09/00 Change of Use, Sub-Division and Alterations to Industrial Building to form Workshops and Offices

0 1/00057/FUL Approved 06/04/0 1 Erection of Switchgear Housing

Development Plan Industrial Policies in Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: East Of Scotland Water West Of Scotland Water British Gas Transco Scottish Power

Conditions: Scottish Executive Development Department No Reply:

REPRESENTATIONS: Neighbours: No Response Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

COMMENTS: The applicants propose to construct seven new industrial 1 business units within the grounds of an existing industrial property within Wardpark Industrial Estate. The proposal forms the second stage of the development of the site. The first phase, which involved the refurbishment and subdivision of the existing unit on the site was granted planning permission and work on that phase is currently progressing on site.

The proposal compliments the initial phase, bringing a range of different sizes of new units to this established industrial area and increasing the opportunities to attract new employment to the area. The proposal represents a significant investment in the future of one of Cumbernaulds older industrial areas. PLANNING APPLICATION: N/Ol/00034/FUL LANARKSHIRE Produced by Dspartment of Planning and Environment Southern hv16ion 303 Brandon Street ERECTION OF 7 INDUSTRIAL UNITS MOTHERWELL Reproduced from the Odnmce SUNW mapping With MLI 1RS (TOTALLING 7630M2) AT 6 the prmlrrion of he Controller of her Malesty's 1:3000 Stationsry OMse. Q Crow coppight Telephone 01898 302100 Fu. 01698 302101 DEBFOR HOUSE, 3 WARDPARK ROAD, Unwthonsd reprodudion infringer Crown copflaht and may Ikd to ProlBSUtion 01 dvl1 praeBdlngo os Ucanse L4 09MlL WARDPARK, CUMBERNAULD Amended plans were submitted in order to address the concerns expressed by the Area Transportation Manager in relation to the access, parking and servicing arrangements originally proposed and these amended plans are satisfactory. The Scottish Executive Development Department recommended the imposition of two conditions relating to the prevention of access to the trunk road and the protection of its drainage system.

No objections or adverse consultation responses were received.

RECOMMENDATION:

Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, samples 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, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in the interest of the amenity of the site and the area in general..

3. That before any building hereby permitted is brought into use, the entire access loop road and all of the parking and manoeuvring areas serving that building (as shown on the approved plans) shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

4. That before any building hereby permitted is brought into use, all footpaths linking that building to Wardpark Road (as shown on the approved plans) shall be levelled, properly drained and surfaced and shall, thereafter, be maintained and be available for public use.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate pedestrian facilities within the site.

5. That no industrial process as defined by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 shall be carried on outwith the buildings on the application site.

Reason: In the interest of the visual amenity of the site and the surrounding area.

6. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the planning authority, no storage of goods or materials, plant or equipment shall be permitted either within the service yards or within parking or landscaped areas within the site. Reason: In the interests of traffic safety and the visual amenity of the site.

7. That within one year of the occupation of the any of the buildings hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, shall be completed 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 interest of the visual amenity of the site and the general area.

8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of all proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas approved as part of this permission.

Reason: To enable the planning authority to consider this aspect in the interest of the future visual amenity of the site and the general area.

9. That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance schemed approved under the terms of condition 8 shall be in operation.

Reason: In the interest of the future visual amenity of the site and the general area.

10. That the permission hereby granted shall relate to the use of the buildings solely for uses included within Classes 4, 5 or 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.

Reason: To define the permission.

11. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no further development which increases the amount of floorspace available within the site, whether by extension of the buildings hereby approved or by their internal subdivision, shall take place within site, other than that expressly authorised by the planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the future amenity of the site and ensure adequate provision for vehicular access, parking and servicing.

12 That there shall be no means of direct access to the trunk road either pedestrian or vehicular.

Reason To minimise interference with the safety and free flow of the traffic on the trunk road and to minimise the risk of pedestrians gaining uncontrolled access to the trunk road with consequential risk of accident.

13 There shall be no drainage connections to the trunk road drainage system. Reason To ensure that the efficiency of the existing drainage network is not affected and that the standard of construction is commensurate with that required within the road boundary.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 17th January 200 1 Amended Plans Received 22ndJune 200 1

Letter received 1st February 2001 from East Of Scotland Water Letter received 26th January 2001 from West Of Scotland Water Letter received 24th January 200 1 from British Gas Transco Letter received 9th February 200 1 from Scottish Power Letter received 17" July 200 1 from Scottish Executive Development Department

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mary Stewart at 01236 616473. Application No: N/01/00498/FUL

Date Registered: 24'h. May 2001

APPLICANT: PLASTIC POLYMER PROCESSORS, UNIT 1, 6 DUNNSWOOD ROAD, WARDPARK SOUTH, CUMBERNAULD

Agent: LBG Waterston, Zamek House, 20 Old Bothwell Road, Bothwell, Glasgow G71 8AW

DEVELOPMENT: CONSTRUCTION OF FACTORY AND STORAGE UNIT

LOCATION: 6 DUNNSWOOD ROAD, WARDPARK, CUMBERNAULD G67 3EN

Ward No: 54 Grid: 27791 1 - 677010 File Reference: SP ' Site History:

Development Plan: Cumbemauld Local Plan (Adopted 1993)

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: Transco; SEPA; East of Scotland Water; West of Scotland Water; Health & Safety Executive No Objection: No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: One letter Newspaper Advert:

COMMENTS: The applicant is seeking planning permission for the construction of an industrial building to house a factory and storage area for his plastics processing business within his existing site at Dunnswood Road, Wardpark South, Cumbemauld.

The application has attracted one letter of objection from a neighbouring business in Wardpark. The proposal is compatible with the development plan covering the area. The proposal should be welcomed as it represents a significant amount of private investment and will greatly improve the visual amenity of Dunnswood Road at this location. It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

Recommendation/ 'w NORTH Produced by PLANNING APPLICATION NO: N/O1/00498/FUL 1;: 1;: '':I LANARKSHIRE DepartmentSouihem Division of Planning and Envimnment CONSTRUCTION OF FACTORY AND STORAGE UNIT AT 343 Bnndon Sheet ,.*....-? COUNCIL MOTHERWELL 6 DUNNSWOOD ROAD, WARDPARK, CUMBERNAULD MLI 1RS Reprodwed fmm lhe Ordnance SUNBYmapping wRh the pemipsion of lhe Controller of her Majestfs Telephone 01696 302100 Fax. 01698 302101 1:2500 Slatlo~eiyoffice. 0 Cmwn copyright. LOCATION OF OBJECTOR UnaUlhDlised ~plCdYcU0nInfringer Cmncopyright OS Licence IA09041L and may lead to Pmswtim or civil pmeeedings. -2-

RECOMMENDATION: Grant, subject to conditions:-

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

Reason: Reason:To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

2. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planing Authority to consider these aspects.

3. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all the fences, or walls, as approved under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be erected.

Reason: In the interests of amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved, in writing, by the Planning Authority including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planing Authority to consider these aspects.

5. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the construction of the access shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Planning Authority including any modification as may be required.

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

6. That before development starts, details of the surface finishes to all parking and manoeuvring areas shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To enable the Planing Authority to consider these aspects.

7. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use car parking spaces, with a minimum length of five metres shall be provided within the site, as described on the approved plans and shall, thereafter, be maintained as car parking spaces.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

8. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use a two metre wide footway shall be constructed within the area hatched BLUE on the approved plans, in accordance with the specifications of the Roads Authority and as described in the Roads Guidelines published by the said Roads Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory pedestrian access facilities.

List/ APPLICATION NO: N/01/00498/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The applicant is seeking planning permission for the construction of an industrial building occupying approximately 1,400 sq.m. to house a factory and storage area for his existing plastics processing business at Dunnswood Road, Wardpark South, Cumbernauld. Associated parking and servicing areas will be accommodated dated within the site.

! 1.2 The application site lies within the well established Wardpark South Industrial area. The site is bounded to the north, west and east by industrial premises and to the south by Dunnswood Road and further industrial properties beyond. The site is currently occupied by the applicant’s business which has an untidy appearance.

2. CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

2.1 Transco, SEPA, East of Scotland Water, West of Scotland Water and the Health and Safety Executive have no objections to the proposal.

2.2 Neighbour notification was undertaken by the applicant and has resulted in one letter of objection being received. The main grounds of objection are additional air contamination, loading and unloading of vehicles and the use of fork trucks on the public road and insufficient car parking.

3. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

3.1 The proposal is compatible with the Industrial Zoning contained in the Cumbernauld Local Plan (Adopted 1993). The design of the building and materials proposed are consistent with the surrounding buildings. Discussions with the applicant have resulted in revisions to car parking and provision for service vehicles which are contained within the site. These revisions should address the main concerns raised by the objector. The issue raised relating to air contamination is not a planning matter but would be investigated by the Protective Services Division should there be future problems.

3.2 The company currently acquires various types of scrap packaging materials which are stacked and stored over the majority of the site which is enclosed by palisade fencing. These materials are then shredded, granulated and reprocessed to form pellets before being sold on the injection moulding companies. The processing currently takes place in a metal clad shed which occupies a relatively small area of the site., The current operation results in a generally untidy appearance. The new building will greatly improve the visual amenity of Dunnswood Road. The proposal represents a significant amount of private investment in Wardpark South and should be welcomed. It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. -3-

I 1 List of Background Papers: j

Application form and plans dated 1". May 2001 Letters from LBG Waterston (Agent) dated 10'". April 2001, 1". 4t" . and 22nd.May 2001, and 5'". July 2001 Letter from Transco dated 6'". June 2001 Letter from SEPA dated 6'". June 2001 Letter from East of Scotland Water dated 13t". June 2001 Letter from West of Scotland Water dated 13'". June 2001 Memos from Protective Services Division dated 12"'. and 21". June 2001 Memo from Transportation Manager dated 26'". June 2001 Letter of objection from Omsco Industries Ltd., 1 Dunnswood Road, Wardpark South, Cumbernauld dated gth.May 2001

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Shirley Penman on 01236-61 6450,

Joan/Comaps2000/Shirley.P/N/O1/00498/FUL/25jy200 1 Application No: N/O1/00560/FUL

Date Registered: 18* May 200 1

APPLICANT: ABRONHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD. UNIT 10 ABRONHILL SHOPPING CENTRE ABRONHLL CUMBERNAULD

Agent: Anderson Bell Christie 382 Great Westem Road Glasgow G4 9HT

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF FIVE TERRACED DWELLINGS AND SIX FLATTED DWELLINGS

LOCATION: SITE ADJACENT 28 LARCH ROAD ABRONHILL CUMBERNAULD

Ward No: 59 Grid: 278001 675706 File Reference: GC Site History: No previous applications

Development Plan: Zoned HG 4, Existing Residential area on the Cumbemauld Local Plan

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: No Reply: Conditions :

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: One letter of objection from neighbouring resident Newspaper Advert: Not Required

COMMENTS: This application is for the erection of five terraced dwellings and six flats on an area of vacant ground which is to the west of the car park serving the Abronhill Shopping Centre. If the development proceeds it will be undertaken by the local Housing Association. The layout has been adjusted to reflect the requirements of the Transport Manager and includes 15 parking spaces, provided within a central courtyard, which will also contain a planted area, overlooked by the new flats. The terraced houses will have individual gardens. A letter of objection has been received from a local resident. The grounds of objection and my comments on the issues raised are contained in the accompanying report.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason : To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. \ ,' - 1 \/\ \\ PLANNING APPLICATION NO: N/01/00560/FUL Prcduced by Department of Planning and Environment ERECTION OF FIVE TERRACED DWELLINGS AND LANARKSHIRE Southern Division 303 Brandon Street SIX FLATTED DWELLINGS AT MOTHERWELL MLl 1RS SITE ADJACENT TO 28 LARCH ROAD, ABRONHILL, Reprcdduced hom the Ordnance Survsymapplngwlth Telephone01658302100 Fax 01698 302101 CUMBERNAULD 1:1250A the peimi~Plonof We Conlroller of her Malesty's Statloneiy Ofbe @Crown copyright Unauthonred reproduction infringes Crovnr copyright OSUcence L405MIL * LOCATION OF OBJECTOR and may ledto pror~utionor dvil prosetldlngs 2. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

3. That before the development hereby permitted is completed all the fences, or walls, as approved under the terms of condition 8 above, shall be erected.

Reason : In the interests of visual amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required.

Reason : To enable the Planning authority to consider these aspects.

5. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatments, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required, and it shall include:-

a) details of any earth mounding 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; c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection during the course of the development, and d) details of the artwork feature to be positioned at the point marked A on the approved plans. e) details of the materials to be used to surface the pedestrian routes within the site. f) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason : In the interests of visual amenity.

6. That within one year of the completion of the last dwelling hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth mounding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under condition 5 above, shall be completed, the artwork feature shall be erected and any trees, shrubs or area 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 visual amenity.

7. That before the development permitted hereby starts, a management maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care and maintenance of all communal grassed, planted and landscaped areas approved under condition 5 above.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

8. That before the completion of the last dwelling hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under condition 7 above shall be in operation.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area. 9. That no trees within the application site be topped lopped or felled and no shrubs or hedges, shall be removed fiom the application site, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

10. That the developer shall sweep or otherwise clear away any mud or similar material, which has been carried out onto the surrounding road network by vehicles leaving the site during the construction of the development.

Reason : To prevent deleterious material being carried onto the road.

11. That from commencement of the development on site, construction work shall be restricted to the following hours:

7.30a.m to 7.00p.m Monday to Friday 8.00a.m to 1.OOp.m on Saturdays with no working on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Reason : To safeguard the amenity of the adjoining residential areas.

12. That no dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be occupied until the road and footpath adjacent have been constructed to base course standard and the road and footpath shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To ensure the satisfactory provision of vehicular and pedestrian access facilities

13. That before the last of the dwellinghouses hereby permitted is occupied, all roads and footpaths shall be completed to a final wearing course level.

Reason : To ensure the satisfactory provision of vehicular and pedestrian facilities.

14. That before the development hereby permitted starts a scheme detailing the following will be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required:

1) the proposed location(s) for the site compound, 2) the proposed location(s) for temporary soil storage mounds, 3) the method of securing the site during the construction works and 4) the intended location of staff parking.

Reason : In the interests of the amenity and safety of existing residents.

15. That from the commencement of development hereby permitted the scheme approved under the terms of condition 14 above will be implemented on site for the duration of the construction works.

Reason : In the interests of the amenity and safety of existing residents.

16. That before development starts a scheme of tree protection measures in accordance with British Standard 5837 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason : To safeguard the existing trees within the site in the interests of the residential amenity of the area. 17. That before development starts the tree protection measures approved in accordance with the terms of condition 16 above shall be implemented on site and shall not be removed without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To safeguard the existing trees within the site in the interests of the residential amenity of the area.

18. That before the development hereby permitted is completed , all the parking and manoeuvring areas hatched blue 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: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

List of Background Papers: Application form & Plans received 18* May 200 1 Letter received from A Farrell dated 2SthMay 2001 Letter received from Anderson Bell & Christie dated 19* June 200 1 Letter received from Anderson Bell & Christie dated 11 th July 200 1 Consultation reply from transport Manager dated*23rd July 200 1 Fax received from Anderson Bell & Christie dated 24 thy July 200 1

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Gordon Cameron 0 1236-61647 1 APPLICATION NO: N/01/00560/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application is for the erection of five terraced housed and six flats on an area of vacant grassland which is to west of the car park serving the Abronhill shopping centre. To the east and south the site is bounded by Larch Grove and Larch Road respectively, and to the west there is a group of houses accessed from Larch Road. The north boundary of the site is formed by the remote footpath which links to the underpass at Blackthorn Road. The site is within an area zoned as Existing Residential on the Cumbernauld Local Plan. At Local Government reorganization in 1996 the ownership of the site transferred to North Lanarkshire Council, as part of the asset package. The housing association acquired the ground from the Council last year and since then have been preparing their development proposals.

1.2 The two storey terraced houses would be located to the north edge of the site with their back gardens orientated toward the footpath leading to Blackthorn Road, but separated from the footpath by a 2 - 4 metre wide verge. The houses and flats are grouped around and face onto an area of planting and landscaping, with the 3 storey flats forming the southern boundary of the site. The parking is provided in a courtyard, accessed from Larch Road, which can accommodate 15 cars. This is similar to the arrangement for the existing houses at 28 Larch Road.

2. CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

2.1 The Transport Manager has advised me that he has no objections to the development provided 16 parking spaces are provided. The car park layout, however, has been designed to incorporate 4 spaces which are larger than the 2 metre wide standard and 2 disabled size spaces. This is to ensure that the car park can be easily used by a people with a varying range of needs. In view of this I do not consider it appropriate or necessary, at this stage, to insist on the provision of 16 spaces. The layout can, if appropriate, be adjusted by the Association when it has a clearer idea of the occupants.

2.2 One letter of objection has been received from 9 Larch Court. The occupier has objected to the application on the grounds that:-

(a) The site is zoned as open space and not housing. (b) The site operates as a useful play area. (c) The design of the proposed development does not match the surrounding area. (d) The development will be occupied by anti-social families or individuals and therefore adversely affect the amenity of the area. (e) That as the Council have an interest in the site they are not in a position to judge the development.

2.3 With regard to each of these points I would comment that:-

(a) The area is currently within an area allocated as residential, where the existing character is to be maintained. The Draft Local Plan 1992 also allocated the site within this zoning. (b) The site is not identified as a formal play area for this part of the Town. In addition it is located adjacent to a car park and relatively close to a number of residential properties. In the circumstances, and having regard to the its zoning, I consider that its use for residential development is appropriate, in land use terms. (c) The flats and houses will be finished in grey tiles, light buff render and buff facing brick. I consider that this will be an appropriate and acceptable choice of materials for the area. Whilst the flats will be 3 storey in height, in contrast to the 2 storey developments in the area, I consider that the design and layout of the scheme will create a development which will add character and not conflict significantly with the style of the surrounding houses. (d) The nature of the potential occupants can be used as a basis on which to assess the planning merits of a housing proposal. It is worth noting, however, that the development is being undertaken by the local Housing Association. (e) The sale of the site was undertaken on the basis of independent advice from the District Valuer. It falls to the Planning Authority to then determine the proposed development. The design and layout has been assessed by my Department on the same basis as all other similar developments. Where appropriate I have required changes to the scheme, particularly with regard to parking. In addition, in view if the sites zoning, as part of an existing residential area, and its location I also consider appropriate for a housing development. Where a site is owned by the Council and is the subject of an application there is a mechanism for the proposal to be referred to the Scottish Ministers. This only applies, however, if the proposed development is contrary to the Development Plan or is the subject of a substantial body of objections. Nether of these conditions apply in this case. It is appropriate, therefore, for the Council to determine this application without further reference to the Ministers.

3. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

3.1 This proposed development does not conflict with the Local Plan. The detailed design and layout of the scheme is appropriate to its site and situation. 1 consider that the proposed parking arrangements are satisfactory for a development of this nature and that the objections which have been submitted to not provide reasonable or appropriate grounds on which to refuse permission. The proposed development will provide additional accommodation in this part of the Town which are convenient to both existing facilities and public transport links. In view of the above I recommend that planning permission is granted. Application No: N/O1/00592/FUL

Date Registered: 22 May 2001

APPLICANT: RICHARD TURNBULL, 18 WINDSOR ROAD, FALKIRK FK1 5EJ

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT: Siting of Hot Food Snack Bar

LOCATION: Quarry Car Park, Auchinstarry, Kilsyth

Ward No: 64 Grid: 271923 677048 File Reference: MD Site History: None

Development Plan: Kilsyth Local Plan 1999: Greenbelt (GB1, 2); Key Visitor Attraction (CT1); Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan Area (CT.5); Pipeline Consultation Zone (CF10) Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan 1996: Protecting Recreational Amenity of the Canal (Policy 35)

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: Section 23: One

COMMENTS: The application is for the siting of a hot food snack bar at the Auchinstarry Quarry Car Park, Kilsyth. The snack bar would be removed every evening at 4.30 p.m.

It is recognised that the snack bar would have some advantages in providing snacks for visitors to Auchinstarry Quarry and the general location and to local road users. It is considered however that this potential advantage will be outweighed by the harm that the snack bar will have on the landscape and on the rural amenity of the site and the general area.

Furthermore, the car park is well used and is often full at weekends and at other busy periods. The snack bar would therefore cause a parking shortfall. This could either lead to dangerous displaced parking on nearby roads or could deter visitors from using the car park and enjoying local attractions. . . -. - ..

Departmant of Planning and Environmt N101/00592/Ful Nsrthem Division Richard Turnbull LANARKSHIRE CUMBERNAULD Auchinstany Car Park RqxcdxdfranbO~haaeSuva/maRirgHith Tdephone01236616400 FW. oiz~6ia20 Auchinstany Kilsyth mewn'&skndbCQtrdkrdterh'+Ws I 1: 1250 "&~ygg~pmm os Licence LA 04091L Siting of Snack Bar a-d ney lead topovani CrCMl pocaplhds. The proposal does not comply with greenbelt policy as it is not “required” for appropriate countryside recreation or tourism dependent upon a countryside location.

Taking account of the above factors it is recommended that planning permission be refused.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse for the following reasons:

1. In the interests of amenity in that the proposed snack bar would be an obtrusive feature in an identified key visitor attraction within a sensitive landscape and rural amenity area.

2. The proposed snack bar would adversely affect the attractiveness of Auchinstany Quarry to visitors by reducing the number of available car parking spaces.

3. In the interest of road safety in that the proposed snack bar would reduce Auchinstany Quarry parking provision thus potentially leading to inappropriate and dangerous overspill car parking.

4. In the interest of amenity and the general planning of the area in that the proposed snack bar would constitute an inappropriate development in the Greenbelt and this would be contrary to the Kilsyth Local Plan 1999.

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 similar applications.

List of Background Papers:

Application form, plans and photographs. Kilsyth Local Plan 1999 Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan 1996 Consultation memo from The Head of Sport, Parks and Transport Letters of representation from Michael and Christine Insley, Drumglass Cottage, Drumglass, Kilsyth G65 9TR

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Martin Dean on 01236-616459.

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1. PROPOSAL AND SITE

1.1 The application is for the siting of a mobile hot food snack bar in the Auchinstarry Quarry visitor area car park, Kilsyth. The snack bar would be removed at 4.30 p.m. each day.

1.2 Auchinstarry Quarry is a recognised visitor attraction which is linked to rural footpaths. It is adjacent to the Kelvin Valley and is in close proximity to the Forth and Clyde Canal.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 Under the terms of the Kilsyth Local Plan 1999 the site is covered by the following policies.

2.2 Greenbelt- there is a presumption against new development unless required for agriculture, forestry, horticulture, nature conservation, appropriate countryside recreation and tourism dependent upon a countryside location. (GB 1,2) Key Visitor Attractions (CT1) Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan Area (CT5) Pipeline Consultation Zone (CF 10)

2.3 The site is also within the area covered by the Forth and Clyde Canal Local Plan 1996. Policy 35 covers land use and development control and states that there will be a general presumption against development which is not compatible with the objective of protecting and improving the recreational and navigational amenity of the Canal.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows;

Head of Sport, Parks and Transport: The site has no nature conservation or ecological value. It would be important however to ensure that there is no impact on the quarry’s use as a climbing facility and that climbers are able to park their vehicles and use the parts of the quarry which they require without hindrance. There are concerns on the visual impact on such an important gateway to Kilsyth and its links with the Forth and Clyde Canal Millennium improvements. A snack bar should provide bins and remove rubbish at the end of the day. A snack bar may encourage more leisure visitors to stop at Auchinstarry Quarry and spend time in the Council’s parklpicnic areas. There is however a danger that commercial vehicles attracted by the snack bar may be tempted to park on the roadway to attempt access to the car park resulting in damage to grass verges and impeding access to visitors.

3.2 There are no objections from the Protective Services Division (North) Manager

3.3 It is recommended by the Transportation Manager that the application be refused in the interests of road safety as the car park is not suitable for larger vehicles which may end up stopping on the road to make use of the snack bar.

3.4 One letter of objection has been submitted with the points for objection being that the snack bar would contribute to an existing problem of litter in the countryside, that it will put pressure on a busy car park and that it may attract vandals.

I:\SSWOAN\COMAPS20\MARTIN.DEA\O100592(JW).doc 4. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 Key considerations are as follows;

4.2 Service to Visitors: It is recognised that a snack bar would provide a service to some visitors to Auchinstarry Quarry as well as to visitors to other local attractions such as the Forth and Clyde Canal. The snack bar would also provide a service to drivers on the busy Auchinstarry Road who would be able to enjoy the quiet rural attractions of the area while consuming their food and drink.

4.3 Amenity: Due to the size, shape and bright colour scheme of snack bars the proposal will be an obtrusive and discordant feature which will lower the visual amenity of this attractive and peaceful rural location. Auchinstarry Quarry is a sensitive site which has been laid out as a visitor attraction in its own right and which is a gateway to the adjacent attractions of the Kelvin Valley and the Forth and Clyde Canal. It is immediately adjacent to the Antonine Wall amenity zone. As such particular care needs to be taken over development in this area.

4.4 Auchinstarry Quarry Visitor Area: Auchinstarry Quarry is recognised as a key visitor attraction in the Kilsyth Local Plan. Particular qualities are the attractive water filled quarry, the dramatic quarry cliff faces and the pleasant linked Kelvin Valley footpaths. The proposed snack bar will be detrimental to the attractiveness of the Auchinstarry Quarry visitor area by making it more difficult for visitors to easily find parking spaces. It is noted that the car park is often full at weekends and other busy periods. The above mentioned visual amenity problems will also reduce the attractiveness of visitor area.

4.5 Road Safety: As the snack bar will take up two visitor parking spaces there is a danger that at certain times visitors will be forced to find alternative parking spaces outwith the formal car park. This is a particular danger as the car park is often full. Forced overspill parking may be on adjacent roads or close to the access to the detriment of road safety.

4.6 Greenbelt: Although the proposed snack bar may have some advantages for visitors it is not considered to be “required” for the enjoyment of Auchinstarry Quarry. As such the proposal is contrary to greenbelt policy.

4.7 With respect to points of objection it should be noted that the snack bar will be removed at night and should not therefore attract vandals and there is no reason to assume that a well run snack bar will cause litter problems. Car park pressure is covered above.

4.8 While recognising that there would be benefit to some visitors from the proposed snack bar it is considered that this is outweighed by the snack bar’s disadvantages.

4.9 It is recommended that planning permission be refused for reasons relating to amenity, detriment to the Auchinstarry Quarry key visitor attraction, road safety, greenbelt and precedent. Application No: N/O 1/006 1 1/FUL

Date Registered: 29th. May 2001

APPLICANT: MR. A. McINTYRE, 21 BLENHEIM AVENUE, STEPPS

Agent: Grant Murray, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF BUSINESS CLASS OFFICE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (2 UNITS)

LOCATION: 5-7 STATION ROAD, STEPPS

Ward No: 70 Grid: 265858 - 6684621 File Reference: MD Site History: N/99/008 1YFUL: Erection of Office Building - Refused August 1999 N/99/01167/FUL: Erection of Office Building - Approved October 1999 N/00/00853/FUL: Change of Use of Road to Private Access with Related Works - Refused February 2001

Development Plan: Strathkelvin District Southern Area Local Plan 1983: E.PR06, Area Unaffected by Specific Proposals E.PR07, Development Control in Residential Areas: Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000: HG3, Maintenance of Residential Character

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: The Coal Authority, West of Scotland Water No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: Four letters of objection from three neighbours Newspaper Advert:

COMMENTS: The application is for a single storey building containing two officehght industrial units to the rear of the existing office at 5/7 Station Road, Stepps.

Key issues are potential nuisance to adjacent residents, appropriate parking and turning and further usage of the sub-standard junction at Station RoadKardowan Drive/Cumbemauld Road. 7

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A recommended planning condition requires that the units only operate at offices or light industrial units which under the planning definition must be able to operate in any residential area without detriment to amenity of the area due to noise, vibration, smell etc. To reinforce the required compatibility with the residential area a planning condition requires that there be no night-time working.

Although space is limited, it has been established that parking and turning for a small commercial vehicle can be achieved. It is a planning condition requirement that no works should commence on site until an additional phase covering Station Road on the existing junction traffic lights be installed.

It is recommended that conditional planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to the following conditions: -

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

Reason: To incorporate the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That this permission is for business class units (Class 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997) i.e. an office (other than financial, professional or other services catering principally to visiting members of the public); for research and development of products or processes; or for any industrial process which can be carried on in a residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit.

Reason: To ensure that the units operate without causing nuisance within this general residential area.

3. That before the approved development starts, an amended parking plan showing spaces six and seven moved towards the building shall be submitted, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To provide improved vehicle manoeuvring space.

4. That no industrial processes, as defined by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 shall be carried on outwith the buildings on the application site.

Reason: To ensure that the units operate without causing nuisance within this general residential area.

5. That operations in the units for which planning permission is granted shall take place only between the hours of 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on Sunday.

Reason: To ensure that the units operate without causing nuisance within this general residential area.

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6. That no work shall commence on site until the traffic lights at the Station RoadlCardowan Drive/Cumbernauld Road junction have been altered to directly control entry to and egress from Station Road.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring that the Station Road junction can safely accommodate the extra traffic that will be generated by the proposed development.

7. That before the approved development starts, the unauthorised road barrier adjacent to 1 Station Road shall be removed and the roadway shall be made good to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring no unauthorised hindrance to traffic on Station Road.

8. That before the approved development is brought into use a sign shall be erected advising that no vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in weight should enter Station Road; the design and location of the sign to be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by seeking to ensure that no vehicles which can not safely turn within the site should enter Station Road.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans Strathkelvin District Southern Area Local Plan 1983 Northern Corridor Local /PlanFinalised Draft 2000 Letters of representation from Mrs. A. Adams, 82 Nicolson Court, Stepps G33 6HY; Mrs. A. and Mr. S. Broom, 3A Station Road, Stepps, c/o Callan & Co., Solicitors, 157 Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead G69 9AF (two letters); Mr K Kilpatrick, 80 Nicolson Court, Stepps, G33 6HY Consultation letters from The Coal Authority and West of Scotland Water

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Martin Dean on 01236-616459.

JoadComaps2000/Martin.D/N/Ol/00611/FUL/3 ljy200 1 APPLICATION NO: N/01/00611/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application is for the erection of two office/light industrial units to the rear of the existing office at 5/7 Station Road, Stepps. Each unit contains a workshop/office area along with a smaller office plus kitchen and toilets. The single storey building is relatively similar in design to the recently constructed office building at the front of the site with materials to match. The plans show improved parking for the existing office building, six spaces for the two units and three parking spaces for the use of adjacent Station Road residents.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 Under the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 the site is covered by the following policies:-

E.PR06: Area Unaffected by specific proposals E.PR07: Development Control in residential areas.

The site is covered by the following policy in the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000:-

HG3: Retention of residential amenity.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 Summaries of consultation responses are as follows: -

The Coal Authority: No adverse comments. West of Scotland Water: Apparatus details provided.

The Protective Services Manager has advised that should the proposed units be used for any purpose other than offices a noise assessment should be conducted.

The Transportation Manager has commented that due to the intensification of traffic movement through the access, the retention of the present ad-hoc arrangement for entering and exiting Station Road is unacceptable. To address this an additional traffic phase will require to be added to the existing traffic signals. He hrther notes that the parking provision is adequate with minor alterations, but the internal manoeuvring area is only suitable for commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in weight.

Four letters of objection have been received from three neighbours. Points of objection are as follows:-

- There will be danger through extra usage of Station Road; - There will be noise, waste and traffic nuisance to adjacent residents from the proposed light industrial uses. This use is inappropriate to a residential area. There is adequate business space within the Buchanan Business Park; - There is no precedent for light industrial business premises on the site; - The proposed building will remove the possibility of informal parking on the site for Station Road residents (as currently exists); - Existing works by the applicant on Station Road have caused parking difficulties. Any grant of planning permission should be subject to these works being removed. No action has been taken to date to remove the unauthorised traffic barrier;

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- The proposed building will reduce light in adjacent dwelling’s gable window and rear garden; - Preparation works have already started; - The proposed building will create difficulties for pedestrian access to the rear of Station Road properties.

4. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 It is considered that the key issues are as follows:-

Protecting the Residential Environment: The site is within an area identified as residential in both the adopted and emerging local plans. There are dwellings in close proximity with the nearest being only 3.5m from the proposed building. Notwithstanding the fact that light industrial workshops and business offices should be able to operate without causing nuisance, there is concern that adjacent residents may be inconvenienced. To reduce the potential for residential nuisance a planning condition is recommended to restrict the use of the units to Business Class (Class 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997) which in theory should not create noise, disturbance etc. A further condition limits hours of operation.

Road Safety: The Station Road junction with Cardowan Drive and Cumbernauld Road is substandard. It has a difficult geometry, is narrow and is not controlled by the traffic lights at the Cardowan Drive/Cumbernauld Road junction. The access requires to be improved to safely accommodate the extra traffic from the proposed two units by being brought within the traffic light control. The applicant has agreed to make a substantial contribution to the cost of the necessary traffic light improvements.

A planning condition requires the removal of the unauthorised barrier at the entrance to Station Road. This barrier has the potential to be a roads danger and is subject to approved enforcement action.

Parking and Manoeuvring: Parking is satisfactory subject to minor alteration.

Internal manoeuvring and turning is sub-standard for the normal range of commercial vehicles. The narrow nature of Station Road will deter anything other than small commercial vehicles and it is therefore considered that the limited manoeuvring space is acceptable. A condition requires that the applicant erect a sign advising that Station Road is not suitable for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in weight.

With respect to points of objection not covered above I would make the following comments:-

- Although there is no knowledge of any recent light industrial use of the site it is considered that the proposal is acceptable subject to conditions; - Submitted plans indicate parking spaces for local residents. This however is not a requirement of the recommended planning permission as it is understood that residents may not have a legal right to park on the applicant’s ground. Local residents have however a legal right to park on Station Road so long as no obstruction is caused; - The proposed building is 3.5m from the gable windows of an adjacent dwelling. Although the proposed building will be an unwelcome presence next to the objector’s lower window and garden, it is not considered that there will be any loss of privacy or any unacceptable loss of daylight or sunlight;

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- It is noted that ground markings, fencing and storage of some building materials have taken place. These works do not normally require planning permission; - The building in itself does not interfere with pedestrian passage. It is understood that there is a separate issue over legal entitlement of such pedestrian passage over the applicant’s land.

In conclusion it is noted that the site has development difficulties. It is considered however that with suitable measures concerning residential amenity, junction improvements, parking and turning, the proposal is acceptable. It is recommended that planning permission be granted. Application No.: N/O 1/00643/FUL

Date Registered: 4th June 2001

APPLICANT: MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS (NATIONWIDE) LTD, MISSION HALL, UNION STREET, COWDENBEATH, FIFE, KY4 9SA

Agent: Building Control Consultancy Services, 3 8 Burnside Gardens, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PA10 2HQ

DEVELOPMENT: PARTIAL CHANGE OF USE, ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO FORM (CLASS 2) LISCENSED BETTING OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL FLAT

LOCATION: 17-21 MAIN STREET THE VILLAGE CUMBERNAULD G67 2RR

Ward: 54

Grid Reference: 276838 676107

File Reference: N/O 1/00643/FUL

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan Conservation Area in Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: East Of Scotland Water West Of Scotland Water British Gas Transco The Coal Authority

Conditions: West Of Scotland Archaeology Service Architectural Heritage Society Of Scotland No Reply: Scottish Power Strathclyde Police

REPRESENTATIONS: Neighbours: No Response Newspaper Advertisement: 3 Individual Letters of Objection

COMMENTS: The applicants propose to refurbish this derelict fire damaged Listed Building within the Cumbernauld Village Conservation Area. The upper floor would be reinstated as a single dwelling whilst the ground floor would be extended and used as a (Class 2) Licensed Betting Office. The building is at present in extremely poor condition and is attracting complaints because of the negative visual effect on surrounding area. It is likely that the building will be lost completely if refurbishment does not commence within the next few months as its condition is likely to deteriorate rapidly over the winter months and there is already PLANNING APPLICATION NO: N/01/00643/FUL LANARKSHIRE DepartrentPrDdmed by of Planning and Environment Southern Division CHANGE OF USE, ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO FORM (CLASS 2) 303 Erandon Street MOTHERWELL LISCENSED BETTING OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL FLAT AT MLI 1RS Reproducedfrom Ihe Ordnanca Survey mapping With 17-21 MAIN STREET, THE VILLAGE, CUMBERNAULD !he paim~oiionof !he Controller of her Moierty'r Telephone 01698 302100 Fax 01698 302101 1:1250ii Slalianery Omce 0 Crown copyright LOCATION OBJECTORS Unauthorised reproduction lnfiinge,r Crow copydght OF and may led to P~OIQCY~~O~or OYII proseedlngs os llcence L4 09MIL * evidence of structural defects.

Whilst the proposed refurbishment of the property is generally welcomed there have been a number of objections in relation to the proposed use as a betting office. Concerns have been expressed in relation to traffic and parking issues and the impact of the proposed use in terms of evening and potential Sunday openings.

The change of use relates to one of the two former commercial units which has been vacant for a number of years. The other unit was already in Class 2 Use and could therefore be re-used as a betting office with no requirement for planning permission. The proposed extension is acceptable in terms of design , materials and specification and the refurbishment of the Listed Building will remove a prominent eyesore an provide a significant improvement in the appearance of a Listed Building, whilst securing its future.

RECOMMENDATION:

Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. The developer shall undertake recording of archaeological resources within the development site.

Reason: To allow for the recording of any archaeological remains on the site.

3. No development shall take place within the development site until the developer has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, this scheme to be submitted for approval by the Planning Authority following consultation and agreement with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service.

Reason: To allow for the recording of any archaeological remains on the site.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a sample of the natural slate to be used for roofwork shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

5. That all gutters and downpipes shall be of cast iron or cast aluminium with a painted finish.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area. 6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a sample of the wet dash render to be used on external elevations shall be provided for, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

7. That, as shown on the approved plans, all windows shall be traditional, timber sliding sash and casements with a painted finish.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the final colours of all external paintwork shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

9. That notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984, no fascia signs, adverts or projecting signs shall be erected on the premises.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the Listed Building.

10. That the operator of the Class 2 unit shall, at all times when the unit is occupied, maintain a display of goods appropriate to the use of the unit within the main shop window on the Main Street frontage, and that the display shall be completely changed on a monthly basis.

Reason In the interest of the maintaining the vitality of the village centre and the visual amenity of the area.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 4th June 200 1 Amended Plans Received 231d July 200 1

Letter received 28th June 2001 from East Of Scotland Water Letter received 21st June 2001 from West Of Scotland Water Letter received 21st June 2001 fi-om British Gas Transco Letter received 22nd June 2001 from The Coal Authority Letter received 25th June 2001 from Architectural Heritage Society Of Scotland Letter received 30* July 2001 from West Of Scotland Archaeology Service

Letter received 2ndJuly 2001 from Mr Charles Archibald, 22 The Wynd, The Village, Cumbernauld Letter received 2ndJuly 2001 from James Melville, 30 Main Street, The Village, Cumbernauld Letter received 1 1th July 2001 from Joyce Thorbum, 3 1 The Wynd, The Village, Cumbernauld

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mary Stewart at 01236 616473. APPLICATION NO. N/01/00643/FUL

REPORT

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The site comprises the derelict burnt out shell of a two storey building and an area of garden ground to the rear. The site occupies a prominent position within the Main Street.

1.2 The building suffered a partial collapse of the mid floor in May 1998. The upper floor flat had to be vacated, but one of the ground floor commercial units remained in use as a Class 2 Office. The Council served Notices under both Building Control and Planning legislation in order to remove public danger and make the building secure and wind and watertight. As the owners failed to comply, the relevant action was taken by the Council on their behalf. Two years later the property was extensively fire damaged, leaving a derelict, roofless shell. The property has been completely unoccupied since that time. The cost of the works has still to be recovered from the owners of the property.

1.3 The applicant proposes to completely refurbish the property to a standard and specification appropriate to the status of the Listed Building. The upper floor will be returned to its former use as a residential unit, whilst the two units on the ground floor will be combined and extended to provide a single Class 2 unit. The applicant proposes to use the commercial unit as a betting office, which falls within Class 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1989.

2. Development Plan

2.1 The building is a Category C(S) Listed Building which lies within Cumbernauld Village Conservation Area. The Cumbernauld Village Plan presumes against changes of use from Class 1 (Retail) or Class 2 to Class 3 (Food and Drink) and fi-om residential to commercial use.

3. Representations and Consultations

3.1 East of Scotland Water, West of Scotland Water, British Gas Transco and the Coal Authority had no objections to the proposed development. There was no response from Scottish Power or Strathclyde Police.

3.2 The Architectural Heritage Society expressed concerns regarding the specification originally proposed for windows and velux on the rear elevation. They also commented that an opportunity to provide a more sympathetic frontage was being missed. The applicant took full account of these comments and has changed the design and specification in the amended plans submission.

3.3 West of Scotland Archaeology Service commented that the site lies within an area of potential archaeological sensitivity and that the developer should be required to carry out an archaeological assessment of the site prior to development taking place. This can be adequately dealt with by the imposition of planning conditions.

3.4 The Area Transportation Manager recommended that the application be refused on the grounds that no additional parking was proposed and that the development would exacerbate an already hectic area for on street parking.

3.5 Three members of the public objected to the proposal. Two people objected on the grounds that it would create additional pressure on an area of the Main Street which already suffers from inadequate parking and traffic congestion. One person objected on the grounds that the existing Licensed Betting Office is sufficient to meet the need of the Village population. One person objected on the grounds that it would add to existing problems endured by residents in relation to the number of local premises open in the evening.

4. Plannine Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 This Category C Listed Building is in extremely poor condition and is likely to deteriorate to the point of being demolished unless refurbishment commences in the near future. The site is a prominent one at the entrance to the Village Conservation Area and its poor condition and external appearance has a detrimental effect on the character of the Conservation Area. In terms of both its Listed Building and Conservation Area status the Council is charged with the duties of taking all possible steps to secure the future of this building and enhancing the character of the Conservation Area.

4.2 The cost of refurbishment of the building is high given the limited floor area available, the extent of the fire damage and the need to undertake structural strengthening of the remaining walls. In addition there are outstanding costs of approximately 210 000 charged against the property. All of this makes refurbishment difficult to achieve and the high costs are supported in this proposal by the commercial use of the ground floor.

4.3 Should the building fail to be refurbished it would leave a gap site in the Main Street which would also be difficult and expensive to develop due to the restricted nature of the site and the narrow Main Street frontage.

4.4 The proposal does not contravene policies in the Village plan and the change of use relates to only one of two ground floor units, one unit already being in Class 2 use. The other unit has been vacant for a number of years but was also probably in Class 2 use. The proposed extension is large, but is appropriate in terms of its design and materials and provides a practical, working area of floorspace, making the ground floor commercially attractive.

4.5 The concerns expressed by both the Area Transportation Manager and the objectors in relation to parking appear to specifically relate to the betting office use. In planning terms it is important to note that this use falls within Class 2 and should not be considered differently from any other financial or professional service. This would apply equally when considering the potential impact on residential properties in terms of disturbance in the evenings or at weekends.

4.6 The site lies within the Village centre where existing commercial and residential uses co-exist. The proposed uses do not contravene the policies of the Cumbernauld Village Plan. The provision of dedicated parking for individual developments is the exception rather than the norm in such cases. Whilst only limited on street parking is available in the vicinity, there are a number of car parks in the area. These are undoubtedly busy, but this alone is insufficient reason to refuse this proposal, particularly where it brings the benefit of securing the future of a Listed Building which may otherwise be lost.

4.7 I would therefore recommend that planning permission be granted. Application No.: N/O1/00644/LBC

Date Registered: 4th June 200 1

APPLICANT: MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS (NATIONWIDE) LTD, MISSION HALL, UNION STREET, COWDENBEATH, FIFE, KY4 9SA

Agent: Building Control Consultancy Services, 3 8 Burnside Gardens, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PAlO 2HQ

DEVELOPMENT: ALTERATIONS INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF REAR WALL, ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT WALL AND EXTENSION AND REINSTATEMENT OF ROOF.

LOCATION: 17-21 MAIN STREET THE VILLAGE CUMBERNAULD G67 2RR

Ward: 54

Grid Reference: 276838 676107

File Reference: N/O 1/00644/LBC

Site History: No Applications of Relevance

Development Plan Conservation Area in Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: East Of Scotland Water West Of Scotland Water British Gas Transco The Coal Authority

Conditions: West Of Scotland Archaeology Service Architectural Heritage Society Of Scotland No Reply: Scottish Power Strathclyde Police

REPRESENTATIONS: Neighbours: No Response Newspaper Advertisement: 3 Individual Letters of Objection

COMMENTS: This application is for Listed Building Consent in relation to the same proposal described in the report relating to N/O1/00643/FUL. The comments made in that report apply to this application also. I would therefore recommend that Listed Building Consent be granted.

RECOMMENDATION:

Grant, subject to the following conditions: Produced by LANARKSHIRE DeparImentdPlann~n~andEnamnment PLANNING APPLICATION NO: N/01/00644/LBC CHANGE OF USE, ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSIONS TO FORM (CLASS 2) 303Southern &andon Division Street MOTHERWELL LISCENSED BETTING OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL FLAT AT ML1 1RS Reproducedfrom the Ordnanse Survey mapplng With 17-21 MAIN STREET, THE VILLAGE, CUMBERNAULD the permission of the ConVoIler of hor Majesly's Telephone 01898302100 Fm 01898 302101 1:1250 Slatlonery Otlice a Crown EOpyIIght. Unauthonnedreproduction infringes Crown copvght os Llsence L4 OQMlL and may I@&to prorecutionor aviI pracsedings 1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. The developer shall undertake recording of archaeological resources within the development site.

Reason: To allow for the recording of any archaeological remains on the site.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

5. That all gutters and downpipes shall be of cast iron or cast aluminium with a painted finish.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a sample of the wet dash render to be used on external elevations shall be provided for, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the conservation Area.

7. That, as shown on the approved plans, all windows shall be traditional, timber sliding sash and casements with a painted finish.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

Reason: To preserve the character of the Listed Building and the Conservation Area.

Reason In the interest of the maintaining the vitality of the village centre and the visual amenity of the area.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 4th June 200 1 Amended Plans Received 23rdJuly 2001

Letter received 28th June 2001 from East Of Scotland Water Letter received 2 1st June 200 1 from West Of Scotland Water Letter received 2 1st June 2001 from British Gas Transco Letter received 22nd June 200 1 from The Coal Authority Letter received 25th June 2001 from Architectural Heritage Society Of Scotland Letter received 30' July 2001 from West Of Scotland Archaeology Service

Letter received 2ndJuly 200 1 from Mr Charles Archibald, 22 The Wynd, The Village, Cumbernauld Letter received 2ndJuly 2001 from James Melville, 30 Main Street, The Village, Cumbernauld Letter received 11 th July 200 1 from Joyce Thorburn, 3 1 The Wynd, The Village, Cumbernauld

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mary Stewart at 01236 616473. Application No.: N/O 1/00654/FUL

Date Registered: 6th June 2001

APPLICANT: MR DAVID DENHAM, 1 ELIE COURT, CARRICKSTONE, CUMBERNAULD

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF DWELLING

LOCATION: GARDEN GROUND 1 ELIE COURT, CARRICKSTONE, CUMBERNAULD

Ward: 57

Grid Reference: 275969 - 676164

File Reference: GL

Site History: Cumbernauld Development Corporation approval (PA95/27) for the development of Carrickstone Farm which granted permission for an office and associated car parking with direct access to Eastfield Road. 3 planning permissions granted by North Lanarkshire Council relating to the existing dwelling on the site, as follows:- N/97/00 194/OUT - outline permission for dwelling N/98/0007 1/FUL - Erection of Dwelling N/00/00256/FUL - Amendment to Planning Permission N/98/0007 l/FUL (re-positioning of Double Garage)

Development Plan Zoned as Residential in Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: Scottish Power No Objection: East Of Scotland Water, British Gas Transco, West Of Scotland Water

Conditions: No Reply:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: 5 letters received (including one from Councillor Gordon Murray) Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

COMMENTS: This application is for the erection of a dwelling on land to the east of the existing dwelling at 1 Elie Court, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld. A member of the applicant’s family is disabled and the proposed dwelling has been purpose built to include barrier free access, a hydrotherapy pool and sensory room.

The application site consists of ground that is currently part of the garden ground of the existing dwelling along with land in the ownership of the applicant that was until recently unmaintained open space. The applicant recently carried out work on this ground to bring it within the garden ground of the existing dwelling. The applicant was initially advised that he should

submit an application for the change of use of this part of the site to garden ground but he advised that the current application was to be submitted. It was therefore considered that this matter could be addressed through the consideration of the current application.

The application site is long and narrow site and will be accessed via the existing junction with Eastfield Road which was formed to serve 1 Elie Court. The site is bounded by Eastfield Road to the north and the Village Road to the East. The dwellings on Moray Gardens lie to the south of the application site and to the west is the applicant’s existing dwelling. On the opposite side of Eastfield Road beyond an area of landscaped ground and at an elevated position, are the dwellings on Turnberry Gardens.

A number of letters of representation have been received and these are discussed in detail in the accompanying report. The site is zoned as residential in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan and it is considered that the proposed dwelling has been designed and will be positioned in such a manner so as to minimise its impact on the existing properties on Moray Gardens. It is therefore considered that planning permission should be granted.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason : To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the shared access serving the development hereby permitted and the existing dwelling shall be formed in accordance with the following requirements:

a) the road shall be a minimum of 5 metres in width to allow two way movement on and off Eastfield Road b) the first 5 metres of the road shall be constructed in a bound material across its entire width in order that no vehicles joining Eastfield Road lose traction b) a visibility splay of 2.5 metres by 90 metres shall be formed to the right of this access (looking down Eastfield Road) and nothing greater than 1 metre in height shall be placed, erected or allowed to grow within this splay.

Reason : In the interests of road safety.

3. That a visibility splay of 9 metres by 120 metres shall be maintained to the left of the junction of the Village road and Eastfield Road and nothing greater than 1 metre in height shall be placed , erected or allowed to grow within this splay.

Reason : In the interests of road safety.

4. That any fences erected around the dwelling hereby permitted shall be erected behind the visibility splays required by conditions 2 and 3 above.

Reason : In the interests of road safety.

5. That along the frontages of the site marked in yellow on the approved plans a verge shall be retained and the verge shall be a minimum of 2 metres in width.

Reason : In the interests of road safety. 6. That before the development hereby permitted starts details on the finished ground levels and finished floor levels shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required.

Reason : In the interests of amenity.

7. That upon completion the finished floor levels of the proposed dwelling and ground levels shall be in accordance with the details approved under the terms of condition 6 above.

Reason : In the interests of amenity.

8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatments, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required, and it shall include:-

Reason : In the interests of visual amenity.

9. That within one year of the completion of the last dwelling hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth mounding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under condition 8 above, shall be completed and any trees, shrubs or area 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 visual amenity.

10. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required.

Reason : To enable the Planning authority to consider these aspects.

11. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

12. That before the development hereby permitted is completed all the fences, or walls, as approved under the terms of condition 11 above, shall be erected.

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

13. That notwithstanding the provisions of Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no extension shall erected within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted.

Reason : In the interests of amenity it is considered important that the planning authority retains control over any future extension of the dwelling hereby permitted.

14. That from commencement of the development on site, construction work shall be restricted to the following hours:

7.30a.m to 7.00p.m Monday to Friday 8.00a.m to 1.OOp.m on Saturdays No working on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Reason : To safeguard the amenity of the adjoining residential areas.

15. That from commencement of the development on site, construction work shall conform to BS-5228, Noise from Construction and Open Sites.

Reason : To safeguard the amenity of the adjoining residential areas.

16. That notwithstanding the provisions of Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no windows shall be altered on or added to the elevation facing the properties on Moray Gardens.

Reason : in the interests of residential amenity.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 3 1st May 2001 Consultation responses from West Of Scotland Water letter dated 13th June 2001; British Gas Transco letter dated 14th June 2001; Scottish Power letter dated 18th June 2001; East Of Scotland Water letter dated 21st June 200 1 and Transportation Manager memo dated 3 1st July 200 1 Letters of representation received from Mr & Mrs R Dougan, 69 Turnberry Gardens, Westerwood, Cumbernauld G68 OAY letter dated 2nd June 2001; G Salmon & D Branch, 71 Turnberry Gardens, Westerwood, Cumbernauld G68 OAY letter dated 8th June 2001, Michael Hamilton, 10 Moray Gardens, Westerwood, Cumbernauld G68 OHY letter dated 7th June 2001; C Collins, 11 Moray Gardens, Westerwood, Cumbernauld G68 OHY letter dated 7th June 2001 and Councillor Gordon Murray, PO Box 14, Civic Centre, Motherwell ML1 1TW dated 26th June

2001 * Cumbernauld Local Plan adopted 1993

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Graeme Lee at 01236 616474. APPLICATION NO. N/01/00654/FUL

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 This application is for the erection of a 1% storey dwelling on land to the east of the existing dwelling at 1 Elie Court, Carrickstone, Cumbernauld. A member of the applicant’s family is disabled and the proposed dwelling has been purpose built to include barrier free access, a hydrotherapy pool and sensory room.

1.2 The application site consists of ground that is currently part of the garden ground of the existing dwelling along with land in the ownership of the applicant that was until recently unmaintained open space. The applicant recently carried out work on this ground to bring it within the garden ground of the existing dwelling. The applicant was initially advised that he should submit an application for the change of use of this part of the site to garden ground but he advised that the current application was to be submitted. It was therefore considered that this matter could be addressed through the consideration of the current application.

1.3 The application site is long and narrow site and will be accessed via the existing junction with Eastfield Road which was formed to serve 1 Elie Court. The site is bounded by Eastfield Road to the north and the Village Road to the East. The dwellings on Moray Gardens lie to the south of the application site and to the west is the applicant’s existing dwelling. On the opposite side of Eastfield Road beyond an area of landscaped ground and at an elevated position, are the dwellings on Turnberry Gardens.

2. Development Plan and Planning History

2.1 The application site is zoned as residential in the Cumbernauld Local Plan. The largest part of the current application site was included in the approval granted by Cumbernauld Development Corporation (CDC) for the redevelopment of Carrickstone Farm. With regards to the application site, this approval permitted the formation of an access to Eastfield Road, the erection of a 1% storey office block along with associated car parking. The current dwelling on the site is smaller than the intended office but is located in a similar position. The car park, access and turning area extended to the rear of 8 Moray gardens. The CDC permission extends beyond this point but no proposals were shown for this ground.

3. Representations and Consultations

3.1 Five letters of representation have been received, including a letter from Councillor Gordon Murray which enclosed a further copy of a letter of objection from a resident on Moray Gardens. The Councillor advises that he considers the development to be undesirable and should be considered by the Planning and Environment Committee including a site inspection (unless the application is recommended for refusal). The matters raised in the letters of representation can be summarised as follows:

Roads and Road Safety

0 A house at this location close to the junction between Eastfield Road and the Village Road will make the junction even more dangerous. There have been numerous accidents and near misses at this junction over the last 12 years. 0 Eastfield Road is busy whenever there are hold ups on the A80. 0 If the A80 upgrade is to take place then the traffic would be horrendous. 0 Since the erection of the existing dwelling at 1 Elie Court the number of accidents and near misses have increase considerably. 0 Due to increased traffic a roundabout will eventually be required at the Village junction and some of the application site would be needed to form such a junction. 0 Increase use of the existing access will cause more accidents.

Impact of the proposed house on its surroundings 0 All along Eastfield Road there are open grassed areas and the erection of another house would spoil this. 0 The erection of a house on this site will lead to a loss of views. 0 The house is bigger than the houses in the vicinity and will spoil the look of the area. 0 There are a number of house builders in the area so there is no need to build a house on this site. 0 The house will devalue properties in the general area. 0 The proposed development will be cramped and will lead to a loss of visual amenity and visual intrusion to houses and gardens to the rear of the proposed house. 0 The applicant has without planning permission removed trees and bushes from the application site.

3.2 In response to consultation, Scottish Power have objected as they have apparatus within the site and the applicant has not contacted them to discuss whether the proposed development will affect their apparatus. The Transportation Manger has not objected and has restricted his comments to ensuring that an appropriate access is formed and that visibility splays at the access and the Village Road junction are formed and thereafter maintained.

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 It is important to note that the site is zoned as residential in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan. Members may recall that when the applicant’s existing house was given planning permission (with a direct access to Eastfield Road) that this decision was influenced in part by the fact that there was an approval for an office block on the site. It was considered that a dwelling would be preferable and would impact less on the properties on Moray Gardens than an office.

4.2 It is understood that at the time of applying for his existing dwelling that the applicant did not own all of the ground which is now under his control. The applicant now owns all of the ground to the rear of the properties on Moray Gardens. In itself, and relative to the other housing developments which back onto Eastfield Road, this is unusual. With regards to the other developments, the Development Corporation retained ownership of land between the houses and the road for landscaping purposes. The Corporations approval for the redevelopment of Carrickstone Farm established that the development was to be different to the other developments in the area in that the buildings (including the office) were to be positioned close to Eastfield Road with no separating landscape area.

4.3 The site is irregular in shape being long and relatively narrow but none the less is capable of accommodating the proposed dwelling whilst leaving sufficient garden ground both at the existing dwelling and at the proposed dwelling. The applicant has paid close attention to the positioning of the proposed dwelling on the site and the internal layout to ensure that there are no overlooking problems. Whilst there are windows on the elevation facing the properties on Moray Gardens these are not public rooms (hall windows and a utility room). The only exception to this being some of the windows on the conservatory (which will house the hydrotherapy pool) but these are located 20 metres away from the closest part of number 12 Moray Gardens. The living room and bedrooms are located on the Eastfield Road side of the proposed dwelling. The proposed dwelling will sit in front of numbers 11 and 12 Moray Gardens. Number 11 will look onto the side of the proposed garage and this will be over 16.5 metres away. Number 12 is orientated towards the Village Road and is at its closest 17 metres away from the proposed dwelling, at this point the proposed dwelling is1 % storeys in height.

4.4 The proposed dwelling will sit on slightly higher ground than the properties on Moray Gardens. As part of his works to incorporate the ground within his garden the applicant has altered the ground levels. This work also lead to the removal of trees and bushes, but these were not protected so the Council’s approval was not required. The lowering of the ground levels will mean that the proposed dwelling will sit at a lower level than would have otherwise been the case. Planning conditions can require the submission of details regarding the actual proposed finished floor levels to ensure that the proposed dwelling is not overly dominant especially when viewed from Moray Gardens.

4.5 The letters of representation raise a number of matters regarding Eastfield Road, the access to the site and generally traffic safety. The Transportation Manager has not objected to the proposed development and has restricted his comments to ensuring that the access is designed to an appropriate standard and that visibility splays are formed and maintained at both the access and the Village Road junction. It is therefore considered that there would be insufficient justification to refuse the proposed dwelling for roads or roads safety reasons.

4.6 The proposed dwelling will be of a similar size to the applicant’s existing dwelling and planning conditions can ensure it will tie in with the rest of the buildings within the Carrickstone farm development. It is not accepted that the house will have an adverse affect on the appearance or on the character of the area either due to it’s position or size.

4.7 The letters of representation included a number of issues that are not material planning considerations. Matters such as the effect that the proposed dwelling would have on property values, the loss of views and the fact that there are numerous house builders in the area so as a result there is no need to build on this site, are not material planning considerations.

4.8 Scottish Power have objected to the proposed development on the basis that they have not been approached by the applicant to discuss whether or not the proposed development will have an affect on their apparatus. At present there is an electric cable running from north to south through the site in the vicinity of the existing access. The proposed dwelling will be situated well away from this cable and in any event this is a matter for the applicant to discuss with the utility company and is best handled by way of a note on the planning permission.

4.9 In conclusion, it is considered that the proposed dwelling is acceptable in planning terms and accords with the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission is granted. Application No.: N/O 1/00708/FUL

Date Registered: 14th June 2001

APPLICANT: NOVASIDE HOMES LIMITED, CASTLECARY, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G68 ODT

Agent: DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF 4 DWELLINGS

LOCATION: SITE TO WEST OF NUMBER 1 COWAN ROAD, BALLOCH, CUMBERNAULD

Ward: 56

Grid Reference: 273864 - 674763

File Reference: GL

Site History: 1996 Planning Application for a Church on this site was withdrawn.

Development Plan Zoned as Residential in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: East Of Scotland Water, West Of Scotland Water, British Gas Transco, Scottish Power, S.E.P.A., The Coal Authority, Director of Education

Conditions: No Reply: Countryside and Landscape Manager, Scottish Power

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: 1 letter received

Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

COMMENTS: This application is for the erection of 4 dwellings on land that the Council owns and has agreed to sell to the applicant. This site was offered to the market in the summer of 1999 with a development brief that covered a number of issues, including a requirement that there be a maximum of 4 dwellings. It has taken a considerable time for the application to be submitted as the applicant encountered problems in achieving a link with the sewer system.

The proposed layout and the design of the houses complies with the development brief and should provide an attractive development that will link well with the existing properties on Cowan Road. Access will be taken from an existing hammerhead on Cowan Road.

One letter of representation was received and this is discussed in the accompanying report. The site is zoned as residential in the Cumbernauld Local Plan and the proposed development is otherwise acceptable in planning terms. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission is granted.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason : To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, prior to the start of the development a scheme shall be submitted for the written approval of the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required, detailing the layout and design of the new length of road to be formed to link the site with Cowan Road aswell as the internal layout of the road, footways and visitor parking areas.

Reason : In the interests of road safety

3. That before any other development takes place on the site the road layout as approved under the terms of condition 2 above shall be formed to base course level.

Reason : In the interests of the amenity of local residents and in the interests road safety

4. That all traffic connected with the development hereby permitted shall enter and leave the site by way of the access road formed in accordance with the requirements condition 2 above.

Reason : In the interests of the amenity of local residents and in the interests road safety

5. That within the development hereby approved, integral garages shall not be altered for use as a habitable room without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site

6. That the use of the garages hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason : In the interests of residential amenity

7. That notwithstanding the provisions of Class 7 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no gates, fences, walls, or other means of enclosure, shall be erected between the front of the dwellinghouses hereby permitted and the adjoining road.

Reason : To safeguard the existing visual and residential amenity of the area and to ensure continuity between this development and the surrounding residential areas.

8. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

9. That before the development hereby permitted is completed all the fences, or walls, as approved under the terms of condition 8 above, shall be erected.

Reason : In the interests of amenity.

Reason : To enable the Planning authority to consider these aspects. 11. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatments, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required, and it shall include:-

Reason : In the interests of visual amenity.

12. That within one year of the completion of the last dwelling hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth mounding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under condition 11 above, shall be completed and any trees, shrubs or area 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 visual amenity.

13. That before the development permitted hereby starts, a management maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care and maintenance of all communal grassed, planted and landscaped areas approved under condition 12 above.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

14. That before the completion of the last dwelling hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under condition 13 above shall be in operation.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

15. That no trees within the application site be topped lopped or felled and no shrubs or hedges, shall be removed from the application site, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

16. That the developer shall sweep or otherwise clear away any mud or similar material, which has been carried out onto the surrounding road network by vehicles leaving the site during the construction of the development.

Reason : To prevent deleterious material being carried onto the road.

17. That from commencement of the development on site, construction work shall be restricted to the following hours:

7.30a.m to 7.00p.m Monday to Friday 8.00a.m to 1.OOp.m on Saturdays with no working on Sundays or Public Holidays.

Reason : To safeguard the amenity of the adjoining residential areas.

That no dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be occupied until the road and footpath adjacent have 18. been constructed to base course standard and the road and footpath shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To ensure the satisfactory provision of vehicular and pedestrian access facilities

19. That before the last of the dwellinghouses hereby permitted is occupied, all roads and footpaths shall be completed to a final wearing course level. 20. That before the development hereby permitted starts a scheme detailing the following will be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required:

Reason : In the interests of the amenity and safety of existing residents of Cowan Road.

21. That from the commencement of development hereby permitted the scheme approved under the terms of condition 20 above will be implemented on site for the duration of the construction works.

Reason : In the interests of the amenity and safety of existing residents of Cowan Road.

22 * That before any dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied, a dropped kerb vehicular access shall be constructed in the position shown on the approved plans, in accordance with the specifications of the Roads Authority and as described in the Roads Guidelines published by the said Roads Authority.

Reason : In the interests of road safety.

That except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the driveways of any 23. dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall not exceed a gradient of 10%.

Reason : In the interests of road safety.

That before development starts a scheme of tree protection measures in accordance with British 24. Standard 5837 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason : To safeguard the existing trees within the site in the interests of the residential amenity of the area.

That before development starts the tree protection measures approved in accordance with the terms of 25. condition 24 above shall be implemented on site and shall not be removed without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To safeguard the existing trees within the site in the interests of the residential amenity of the area.

That before the development starts, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the 26. Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, showing how users of the footpath marked in yellow on the attached plans shall be safeguarded from construction traffic during the construction phase of the development.

Reason : In the interests of pedestrian safety.

That from the commencement of development hereby permitted the scheme approved under the terms 27. of condition 26 above will be implemented on site for the duration of the construction works.

Reason : In the interests of pedestrian safety.

That before the development starts, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the 28. Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, stating at what stage the footpath marked in yellow on the attached plans shall be realigned along with full details of the route that this footpath will take and detailing the steps to be taken to remove the lengths of the existing footpath that will no longer be required.

Reason : In the interests of pedestrian safety and visual amenity. 29. That the scheme agreed under the terms of condition 28 above shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Reason : In the interests of pedestrian safety and visual amenity.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 14th June 2001 Consultation responses from West Of Scotland Water letter dated 26th June 2001, British Gas Transco letter dated 27th June 2001, Director Of Education memo dated 28th June 2001, The Coal Authority letter dated 27th June 2001, S.E.P.A. letter dated 5th July 2001, East Of Scotland Water letter dated 12th July 2001, and Transportation Manager memo dated 23rd July 200 1. Letter of representation from John & Mary Boyle, 1 Cowan Road, Balloch, Cumbemauld G68 9BX letter dated 22nd June 200 1. Adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Graeme Lee at 01236 616474. APPLICATION NO. N/01/00708/FUL

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 The application site lies at the Western end of Cowan Road. Access will be taken from an existing hammerhead on Cowan Road with a new road being formed. It is proposed that 4 dwellings are erected on the site and these will be of a similar size to those elsewhere on Cowan Road i.e. large detached dwellings on large plots.

1.2 The application site is zoned as residential in the adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan. At one time the site was identified as perhaps being suitable for a church or similar community facility. In 1996 an application for a church caused existing residents considerable concern and a number of objections were received. This application was subsequently withdrawn and the Council decided to market the site as a housing site.

1.3 The site and proposed development represents the logical conclusion to Cowan Road. To the north of the site is woodland, to the west and south is open space and to the east, the application site is defined by a footpath. Of the existing properties on Cowan Road, only number 1 Cowan Road has a boundary close to the application site. The application site slopes from north to south and being elevated the site enjoys unrestricted views to the south. To ensure that pedestrian safety is safeguarded it is proposed to realign the footpath that runs along the eastern boundary of the site. This is required because there is a significant change in levels along the length of the proposed new access road. If the footpath were not realigned it would sit at the bottom of a dip. The existing footpath will be removed and the ground between the new footpath and the boundary with number 1 Cowan Road will be landscaped.

2. Representations and Consultations

2.1 No objections were received from any of the consultees. The Transportation Manger has provided detailed requirements on the layout of the roads and footpaths within the development.

2.2 One letter of representation has been received from the owner of number 1 Cowan Road raising the following matters:-

0 Traffic - when the new road is formed this will alter the current footpath layout meaning that the road and not a footpath will adjoin the boundary with number 1 Cowan Road. This will be a safety issue. 0 Drainage - the plans do not show how the site will be linked to the existing sewer. 0 Safety - the footpath that abuts the application site is well used and when the site access road is being constructed users of this path will be at risk. 0 Landscaping - no details are given on the proposed landscaping of the area of ground between the rear boundary of number 1 Cowan Road and the realigned footpath.

3. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

3.1 This site was offered to the market accompanied by a Development Brief. The brief stated, among other things, that a maximum of 4 dwellings would be acceptable on this site, that the access be from Cowan Road and that otherwise the proposed dwellings should be similar in size and appearance to the existing properties on Cowan Road. It is considered that the proposed development is acceptable in terms of the brief and should result in an attractive development. The 4 dwellings will sit on large plots mirroring the existing situation on Cowan Road. 3 plots will sit to the north of the new access road which will be formed approximately through the middle of the site, with one plot being located to the south of the new road.

3.2 The only requirement of the brief, which is not fully satisfied by the proposed layout, relates to the depths of the back gardens on the 3 plots to the north of the new road. These plots are large and there is more than sufficient garden ground around the proposed dwellings. However, the need to link the new dwellings into the existing sewer network on Cowan Road has meant that the proposed dwellings will sit slightly higher up the site than was envisaged in the brief. This has meant that the rear gardens are 8 metres in depth and not 10 metres as required in the brief. Given the size of the Gardens that will be achieved in the proposed layout and the fact that these dwellings will not back on to other properties means that, in this instance, the depth of the back gardens is of less importance. 3.3 The proposed layout means that the proposed dwellings are situated well away from the existing properties on Cowan Road. The closest of the proposed dwellings is over 30 metres away from number 1 Cowan Road and due to the difference in orientation, this will be the distance from the back of number 1 Cowan Road to the side of the proposed dwelling. It is therefore considered that the proposed development will not affect the amenity of the existing properties on Cowan Road.

3.4 The owners of number 1 Cowan Road raised several matters regarding the proposed development. Firstly, they are concerned that the new road which is to be formed will immediately adjoin their property without there being an intervening footpath (at present the road and footway layout is such that there is a section of footway adjacent to number 1 Cowan Road). It is the view of the Transportation Manager that there only needs to be a footway on one side of the new road where it links with the existing Cowan Road. The reasoning being that there is no footway in front of number 1 Cowan Road to link into. Instead there will be a grass verge and this is considered to be acceptable in roads and planning terms. Secondly, the plans do not show how the new development will be linked into the existing sewer network. This is not usually indicated on drawings submitted for planning purposes as it is not strictly a planning matter. In any event, West of Scotland Water have indicated that the site can be linked into the existing network. Thirdly, the safety of users of the footpath adjacent to the site was of concern during the construction works to form the new access road. This is a matter that can be satisfactorily addressed by the imposition of a planning condition and is not a matter of concern to the Transportation Manager. Finally, it is not uncommon for landscaping schemes to be submitted at a later date as a requirement of a planning condition, Although it is not a requirement, given that the owners of number 1 Cowan Road have expressed concern regarding this matter, they will be notified when the landscaping details are submitted.

3.5 It is considered that the proposed development is acceptable in planning terms, it accords with the adopted Local Plan and should result in a development which ties in well with the existing properties on Cowan Road. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission is granted. Application No: N/O 1/00742/FUL

Date Registered: 22nd June 200 1

APPLICANT: DOCTOR S KENNEDY, 4 WEST AVENUE, STEPPS, GLASGOW, G33 6EX

Agent: Michael J Bradley, 30 Stanley Drive, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2LB

DEVELOPMENT: CHANGE OF USE OF DWELLING TO FORM DOCTORS SURGERY

LOCATION: 13 1 CUMBERNAULD ROAD, STEPPS, GLASGOW, G33 6EY

Ward No: 70 Grid: 265940668566 File Reference: PW Site History: None

Development Plan: Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 - Area unaffected by specific proposals (E.PROG), Residential area (E.PR07). Northern Corridor Draft Local Plan 2000 - Protect and enhance Existing local shopping provision (SC1).

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: Strathclyde Fire Brigade No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: None Newspaper Advert: Not required

COMMENTS: This application seeks consent for the change of use of the dwelling at 131 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps to a Doctors surgery. The dwelling in question is a Victorian two-storey detached villa fronting onto the main street in Stepps within the retail centre of the village.

The premises lies within policy SC1 in the emerging Local Plan which seeks to protect and enhance existing local shopping provision. It is considered that the proposed use, although not retail, is complimentary to the local shopping area.

No objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification.

The applicant proposes to use the rear garden of the dwelling as car park for patients and staff to be accessed using the existing vehicular

I/plan/paulwill/l31cum I Rcducedby Department of Manning and Environment Mhem DVisiOn NI01 lOO7421FUL N Brm Way Dr S Kennedy CUMBEWULD G67 1DZ 131 Cumbemauld Road Telephone 01235 616400 Fax 01235 616420 SePps I Change of Use of hlling 1:1250 , osLlcenoeLA04091L to Form Doctors Surgery access onto Cumbemauld Road. The rear garden is large enough to accommodate 12 parking spaces and the access can be altered to cater for increased levels of traffic.

It is therefore considered that the proposal is acceptable and as such is recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant subject to the following conditions :-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the car park hereby permitted shall be laid out and surfaced to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the operation of the surgery.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory parking facilities are provided in the interests of road safety and residential amenity.

3. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, drawings detailing the necessary amendments to the vehicular access shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: In the interests of road safety by ensuring adequate vehicular access provision.

4. That the permission hereby given is for a two-practitioner surgery only and any further practitioners may not operate from the site without the prior written approval of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the surrounding area and levels of road safety by ensuring that adequate car parking provision exists within the site.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and drawings Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 Northem Corridor Draft Local Plan 2000 Consultation response from Strathclyde Fire Brigade dated 27.7 2001.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams on 0 1236-616464

I/plan/paulwill/l31cum APPLICATION NO: N/01/00742/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application seeks approval for the change of use of 131 Cumbernauld Road, Stepps, a Victorian two storey detached villa, to a doctor’s surgery. The building, although most recently used as a dwelling, has for the majority of its existence been used as a Post Office and general store, lies on the north side of Cumbernauld Road adjacent to the Florists shop.

1.2 The applicant, Doctor Shaun Kennedy currently has a surgery at 148 Cumbernauld Road on the south side of Cumbernauld Road approximately 50 metres to the west of the application site. The applicant has been actively pursuing alternative accommodation within the Stepps area. Members may recall a previous application submitted by the doctor for a new surgery building on land to the north of the primary school. Although this application was successful, the applicant has decided to abandon this project in favour of converting the dwelling at 131 Cumbernauld Road.

1.3 The applicant proposes to provide a reception area and waiting room with two consulting rooms on the ground floor with a treatment room on the first floor. He intends to run the surgery as the single doctor with a nurse, giving a practitioner level of two.

1.4 The site lies within the retail centre of the village and as such is covered by policy SC1 in the emerging Local Plan, which seeks to protect and enhance existing levels of local shopping provision.

1.5 The dwelling has previously been used as a Post Office and store with residential accommodation above for the majority of its existence. Planning Permission was received for a change of use from Post Office to dwelling in 1994 and it has remained in residential use since.

2. CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

2.1 No adverse consultation responses have been received and no objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification.

3. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

3.1 It is considered that the proposed use is compatible and complimentary to the retail area and therefore in accordance with Local Plan Policy SCl. Furthermore, it is considered the dwelling is suitably and conveniently located for the proposed use. Additionally, it is considered that the dwelling, due its detached nature is appropriate for the proposed use, as it is not physically attached to any adjacent dwellings or shops.

3.2 The dwelling can comfortably accommodate the proposed use and the rear garden can accommodate the required levels of parking for two practitioners, this being 10 spaces. The proposal is for 12 spaces including two disabled spaces.

3.3 The existing vehicular access is wide enough for the practical passage of vehicles. However, the access onto Cumbernauld Road will require to be improved by the installation of an appropriately positioned bollard and signage to stop casual parking over the access point and also to ensure pedestrian safety.

I/plan/paulwill/l31cum 3.4 It is therefore considered that the proposal is acceptable in terms of Local Plan policy and also in terms of the dwelling, the application site and its surroundings. This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

I/plan/paulwill/l31 cum Application No: N/O 1/00743/FUL

Date Registered: 22nd June 200 1

APPLICANT: JOHN DICKIE HOMES LTD, BURNFIELD AVENUE, GLASGOW, G46 7TT

Agent: G. D. Lodge and Partners, Empire House, 131 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2RX

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF 2 1 DWELLINGS

LOCATION: 56 MOUNT HARRIET DRIVE, STEPPS, G33 6DG

Ward No: 70 Grid: 266225 668946 File Reference: PW Site History: None

Development Plan: Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 - Policies EPR06 and EPR07 (unaffected by specific development within a Residential area) Northern Corridor (Finalised Draft) Local Plan 2000 - Policy HG1 (Housing Development Opportunity), Policy HG2 (Residential development on brownfield sites) and Policy HG3 (Retention of Residential Amenity)

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: West of Scotland Water, Scottish Gas, Scottish Power, Coal Authority, SEPA and West of Scotland Archaeological Service. No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: None Newspaper Advert:

COMMENTS: This application seeks consent for the erection of 21 dwellings on the site of the former Logan Engineering Works, 56 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps. The applicant, Dickie Homes, propose to erect 21 detached, two storey, four bedroomed dwellings on the site which is surrounded by existing residential uses to the east and west, greenbelt to the north with Stepps Public Park to the south.

The site is zoned for residential development in both the adopted and emerging Local Plans.

The proposed vehicular access from Mount Harriet Drive is considered to be acceptable and will serve 16 dwellings, with the remaining 5 having individual drives with direct access from Mount Harriet Drive.

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No objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification and there have been no adverse consultation responses.

The proposed layout and design of the dwellings is considered to be acceptable, with generous plot sizes and a relatively low density.

The relationship of the proposal to existing adjacent dwellings is also considered to be satisfactory.

This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant subject to the following conditions :-

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

Reason : To accord with the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason : To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to ensure that all boundary treatments are appropriate, in the interests of residential amenity.

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason : To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control by ensuring that all external finishing materials are appropriate in the interests of surrounding residential amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, 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; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in the course of the development, and (d) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason : To enable the Planning Authority to assess these aspects, ensuring that there is adequate landscaping provision within the site in the interests of residential amenity.

5, That within one year of the occupation of the fifth last dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under the terms of condition 4 above, shall be completed; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the

I/plan/paulwill/loganres completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason : To ensure that the landscaping works approved under condition 4 are implemented to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in the interests of residential amenity.

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of all landscaping approved under condition 4 above.

Reason : To ensure that an adequate scheme of landscape maintenance is in place, ensuring a continued standard of landscaping in the interests of residential amenity.

7. That before the completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme, approved under the terms of condition 6 shall be in operation.

Reason : To ensure that an adequate scheme of landscaping maintenance is in operation ensuring a continued standard of landscaping in the interests of residential amenity.

8. That prior to the commencement of work on site, the applicant shall submit details of the proposed site compound and associated site signage for the approval in writing of the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason : To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control of these aspects in the interests of the residential amenity of the surrounding area.

9. That the use of the garages hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garages.

Reason : To ensure that no activity incompatible with a residential area takes place within the domestic garages hereby approved in the interests of residential amenity.

10. That the integral garages hereby permitted shall not be altered for use as habitable rooms without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason : To ensure that there is adequate off-street parking provision within each plot in the interests of road safety and the residential amenity of the surrounding area.

11. As soon as is reasonably practicable at the end of each working day, or as may otherwise be required during the day, Mount Harriet Drive shall be swept or otherwise cleared of mud or similar material, which has been carried out onto the surrounding road network by vehicles leaving the site during the construction of the development.

Reason : To prevent deleterious material being carried onto adjacent roads in the interests of residential amenity and road safety.

12. That before the development hereby permitted starts a scheme detailing the following will be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required:

1) the proposed location for the storage of construction materials 2) the method of securing the site during the construction works and

I/plan/paulwill/loganres 3) the intended location of workers parking.

Reason : In the interests of the of visual amenity, the amenity of neighbouring residents and public safety.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan1983 Northern Corridor (Finalised draft) Local Plan 2000 Consultation responses from West of Scotland Water, Scottish Gas, Scottish Power, SEPA, Coal Authority, West of Scotland Archaeological Service and Strathclyde Fire Brigade.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams on 01236-616464

I/plan/paulwill/loganres APPLICATION NO: N/01/00743/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application seeks approval for the erection of 21 detached two-storey dwellings on the site of the former Logan Engineering works at 56 Mount Harriet Drive, Stepps. The site lies midway along the southern side of Mount Harriet Drive and is surrounded by residential uses to the east and west, with open greenbelt to the north and a public park to the south.

1.2 The site is square in shape and covers an area of approximately 1.2 Hectares. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing and now defunct light engineering works within the site and build 21, four bedroomed detached dwellings.

1.3 The applicant proposes to access 15 dwellings off a shared vehicular and pedestrian access with the remaining 5 dwellings having traditional individual driveways coming off Mount Harriet Drive.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The site is zoned for housing in both the adopted and emerging Local Plans. In particular it is identified as a ‘brownfield’ housing site in the emerging Local Plan.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

3.1 No objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification and no adverse consultation responses have been received.

3.2 The Transportation Manager had no objections to the proposal provided that the dwelling on plot 4 facing onto Mount Harriet Drive was handed to allow an improved line ofvisiblity eastwards from the vehicular access and also that four visitor spaces be provided within the site. An amended layout plan was subsequently submitted to satisfy these requirements.

4. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 The proposed dwellings all have four bedrooms and are relatively large detached dwellings. Four different house types are proposed which in combination with handing and a mixture of complimentary finishing materials means that every dwelling within the site will be different.

4.2 The proposed density of the development is approximately one dwelling per 550 square metres, which is considered to be generous and well above Council minimum space standards. The applicant does not propose to provide a footpath from the site to the public park to the south. This is because it is envisaged that any such link would provide a convenient shortcut for residents in the dwellings immediately to the west and would attract general anti-social behaviour within the application site coming from the park.

4.3 It is considered that the site does not require any dedicated play provision due to the relatively low number of dwellings proposed, the generous private gardens of each plot and also the close proximity of the public park.

4.4 No objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification. This is most likely due to the fact that the proposal is generally welcomed by surrounding residents as a sensitively designed

I/plan/paulwill/loganres housing development is seen as a marked improvement on the previous light engineering use of the site.

4.5 It is considered that the layout of the proposed development is acceptable, furthermore that the proposed dwellings on the western and eastern edges of the site will not detrimentally affect the residential amenity of existing and adjacent dwellings by way of loss of privacy.

4.6 The proposed finishing materials, as previously mentioned, will vary for each dwelling, but will however come from a limited unified palette of facing brick, render, traditional stone window surrounds and flat profiled roof tiles in dark grey or red, all of which are considered to be acceptable and appropriate to the character of the surrounding area.

4.7 As previously stated, five dwellings will have individual driveway accesses from Mount Harriet Drive which will echo the style of the Edwardian and inter-war residential development along Mount Harriet Drive. The remaining dwellings will be served from a shared residential access road constructed to adoptable standards.

4.8 The proposed house types are considered to be acceptable in terms of scale and design and also appropriate to the character of the existing surrounding residential area. Furthermore, there will not be a marked change in level from the site to adjacent dwellings to the east and west.

4.9 This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

I/plan/paulwilMoganres Application No: N/O 1/00799/FUL

Date Registered: 3rd June 2001

APPLICANT: WEST OF SCOTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION, 33 TURNBULL STREET, GLASGOW, G15PR

Agent: Anderson Bell Christie, 382 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HT

DEVELOPMENT: ERECTION OF 3 1 DWELLINGS

LOCATION: HIGH CRAIGENDS, KILSYTH

Ward No: 66 Grid: 272040677790 File Reference: PW Site History: Planning Application CN/89/50, Erection of sheltered amenity housing in outline - GrantedlSth August 1989

Development Plan: Kilsyth Local Plan 1999, Policy HG1, identified as a housing site

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: West of Scotland Water, East of Scotland Water, Transco, Scottish Power, Coal Authority and Strathclyde Fire Brigade No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: None Newspaper Advert: NIA

COMMENTS: This application seeks consent for the erection of 3 1 dwellings on the vacant site at the junction of High Craigends and Low Craigends, Kilsyth. The site is council owned and marketed and has the benefit of a design brief prepared by the Director of Planning and Environment in 1997. The site is identified as being a housing opportunity in The Kilsyth Local Plan 1999.

The proposal is for 9 special needs dwellings with facilities for constant professional supervision, with the remaining 22 units being amenity flats.

It is considered that the proposal satisfies the goals of the design brief and will make a positive contribution to the townscape of Kilsyth. This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to ensure that all boundary treatments are appropriate, in the interests of residential amenity.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control by ensuring that all external finishing materials are appropriate, in the interests of the surrounding visual amenity.

(a) details of earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing: (b) details of the blocked paviours to be used on the shared surface internal courtyard; (c) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (d) an indication of any existing trees or shrubs which will be retained and measures for their protection in the course of the development, and (e) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to assess these aspects, ensuring that there is adequate landscaping provision within the site in the interests of residential amenity.

5. That within one year of the occupation of the fifth last dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under the terms of condition 4 above, shall be completed; 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: To ensure that the landscaping works approved under condition 4 are implemented to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in the interests of residential amenity.

Reason: To ensure that an adequate scheme of landscaping maintenance is in place, ensuring a continued standard of landscaping in the interests of residential amenity. i/plan/paulwill/HILOGRAlG 7. That before the completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme, approved under the terms of condition 6 shall be in operation.

Reason: To ensure that an adequate scheme of landscaping maintenance is in operation ensuring a continued standard of landscaping in the interests of residential amenity.

8. Prior to the commencement of work on site, the applicant must submit details of the proposed site compound and associated site signage for the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control of these aspects in the interests of the residential amenity of the surrounding area.

9. That a detailed drawing showing the proposed location of bin stores and enclosure treatments shall be submitted to, and approved in writing, including any modifications as may be required by the Planning Authority, prior to the start of these works.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control of these aspects in the interests of the residential amenity of the surrounding area.

10. That before the development hereby permitted is occupied, all parking and manoeuvring areas 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 surface work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the adequate provision of parking facilities within the site in the interests of residential amenity and road safety.

11. As soon as is reasonably practicable at the end of each working day, or as may otherwise be required during the day, High Craigends and Low Craigends shall be swept or otherwise cleared of mud or similar material, which has been carried out onto the surrounding road network by vehicles leaving the site during the construction of the development.

Reason: To prevent deleterious material being carried onto adjacent roads in the interests of residential amenity and road safety.

12. That the development hereby permitted starts a scheme detailing the following will be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required:

1) the proposed location for the storage of construction materials 2) the method of securing the site during the construction works and 3) the intended location of workers parking

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, the amenity of neighbouring residents and public safety

i/plan/paulwill/HILOGRAlG List of Background Papers:

Application forms and drawings Design Brief for the site Consultation responses Kilsyth Local Plan 1999

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams on 01236-616464

i/plan/paulwill/HILOGRAlG APPLICATION NO: N/01/00799/FUL

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application seeks consent for the erection of 31 dwellings on at a site at the junction of High Craigends and Low Craigends, Kilsyth. The applicant, West of Scotland Housing Association, intend to provide 9 special needs flats for wheelchair and 24 hour supervision use, with the remaining 22 units being amenity flats.

1.2 The site is prominently located and lies to the east of Kilsyth Town Centre at the junction of High Craigends and Low Craigends just outwith Kilsyth Conservation Area and to the south of the attractive Edwardian Burngreen Park.

1.3 The site covers an area of approximately 0.52 Hectares and was previously occupied by 1, 11/2 and 2 storey residential properties along the street frontage of both roads with a ground floor ‘corner shop’ at the axis of both roads. By the early 1970s the site had been gradually cleared and was subsequently landscaped, including some tree planting. In 1989 an outline Planning Application for residential development received consent from Cumbernauld and Kilsyth District Council. The site, however, has remained undeveloped from this period. It is situated in an area of mixed, although predominantly residential uses, with a social club to the north-west and housing to the north, east and south dating back to a variety of periods. Most notably, the grade ‘A’ listed St Patrick’s Chapel and associated manse lies to the south-west of the site.

1.4 The applicant intends to construct the flats along the street frontages of High and Low Craigends in a traditional manner. This was a stipulation of the Council’s design brief for the site, which was produced in 1997. The brief recognised the importance of reintroducing a traditional pattern of urban morphology to the site to echo the traditional cottages, tenements and picture house that once occupied the site.

1.5 The applicant proposes to build 9 special needs flats and 6 amenity flats on the Low Craigends frontage with 16 amenity flats on the High Craigends frontage. Vehicular access to the proposal, which has an internal courtyard and dedicated carparking is from Low Craigends. The proposed flats are of two - storey construction with dual pitched roofs. The applicant proposes to use a variety of complimentary materials which include smooth white render, coloured render, facing brick, glazed panels and additionally, timber cladding to the courtyard elevations. A copper clad bay window feature is proposed at the corner block to mark the junction of the two roads. Additionally, glazed balcony features are proposed, predominantly on the south facing elevations to take advantage of natural daylighting. Smooth dark grey tiles are proposed for the roof.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The site is identified for residential development within the adopted Kilsyth Local Plan 1999.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

3.1 No objections have been received as a result of neighbour notification. The Community Council has no objections to the proposal and indeed has expressed general support for the proposal. The Community Council has indicated that the proposal will be discussed at their next meeting on the 15th of August, but however, they will not be submitting any representations as a result of the meeting.

3.2 No objections have been received as a result of the consultation process. i/plan/paulwill/HILOGRAlG 3.3 The Transportation Manager has confirmed that the proposed access at Low Craigends is acceptable in terms of location and forward visibility. Additionally, the visibility splay at the junction of both roads, in particular, visibility eastwards from Low Craigends up High Craigends is considered to be acceptable.

4. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

4.1 It is considered that the proposal satisfies the general aims of the design brief that was previously prepared by the council for the site, namely, to reinstate the traditional type of street frontage development that previously existed on the site. The proposal, in terms of use, is in harmony with the sites zoning for residential development in the adopted Kilsyth Local Plan1 999.

4.2 Furthermore, the proposed special needs and amenity housing is considered to be an appropriate and welcome addition to local amenities, particularly at this centrally located site. Furthermore, the scale, design and finishing materials proposed for the housing are considered to be acceptable, appropriate and complimentary to surrounding buildings.

4.3 As previously stated the proposed vehicular access on Low Craigends and the proposed treatment of the junction of Low and High Craigends is considered to be acceptable. Furthermore, the level of proposed resident and visitor parking is considered to be acceptable.

4.4 It is recognised that additional details relating to boundary treatment and landscaping have still to be finalised. Their assessment and approval would therefore be a condition of any subsequent consent.

4.5 The detailed design and proposed finishing materials for the proposal are considered to be sympathetic to the surrounding architectural styles and finishing materials whilst at the same time being representative of good quality contemporary architecture.

4.6 The fact that no objections have been received is perhaps indicative of the fact that the proposal is welcomed by the surrounding community. This may be due to the fact that the site has remained in a semi-derelict state for a number of years and has suffered from the ubiquitous problem of anti-social youth congregation.

4.7 The development is considered to be acceptable in urban design terms, by introducing appropriately scaled and massed special needs and amenity housing adjacent to the town centre. For this reason, it is considered that the proposal meets the aims of the Council’s sustainability agenda. Furthermore, it is considered that the proposal will make a positive contribution to the townscape of Kilsyth by reintroducing the traditional street frontage development, which once existed on this site and on other parts of the town now lost to the Airdrie Road. As such it is considered that the proposal will strengthen and reinforce the historic and traditional street pattern of Kilsyth.

4.8 This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

i/plan/paulwill/HILOGRAlG Application No.: N/O1/0085O/ADV

Date Registered: 12th July 200 1

APPLICANT: MCCASHIN SERVICE STATION LTD, FORREST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD G67 2SN

Agent: Bryce Associates, Berkeley Centre, 116 Elderslie Street, Glasgow G3 7AW

DEVELOPMENT: DISPLAY OF VARIOUS ILLUMINATED AND NON-ILLUMINATED FASCIA SIGNS

LOCATION: MCCASHINS GARAGE, 38 MAIN ROAD, CONDORRAT CUMBERNAULD G67 4DZ

Ward: 63

Grid Reference: 273370673200

File Reference: GL

Site History: AD/22/89 - Erection of Signs - Approved (one sign refused) AD/13/90 - Erection of Free Standing Sign (Illuminated) - Refused AD/18/90 - Free Standing Sign (In Retrospect) (Illuminated) - Refused AD/91/49 - Erection of Free Standing Sign (In Retrospect) - (Illuminated) - Refused AD/91/104 - Erection of a Non - Illuminated Pole Sign - Approved 94/144/AD - Erection of Illuminated Pole Sign - Approved 95/0 1 14/AD - Erection of one Illuminated signboard - Refused 95/01 19/PL - Installation of Cash Machine - Approved N/98/0 119/ADV - Erection of 23 Illuminated and Non - Illuminated Signs - Approved N/99/00765/ADV - Erection of Replacement 5.9m Sign to rear of garage - Refused N/00/00663/ADV - Erection of an non-illuminated pole sign (in retrospect) - Refused. Development Plan Zoned Residential Area in Cumbernauld Local Plan Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: Conditions: No Reply:

REPRESENTATIONS: Neighbours: Not Required Newspaper Advertisement: Not Required

COMMENTS: This application for advertisement consent relates to McCashins Garage, 38 Main Road, Condorrat, Cumbernauld. The existing premises is a filling station which also provides a range of additional facilities including a small convenience store, car wash and vacuuming facilities, an automated cash dispenser, car repair facilities and MOT testing.

The proposed signage is in part, to update the signage on the premises, but

also as replacement signage for a 5.9 metre high non-illuminated sign to the rear of the property which is to be removed. This particular sign has a long and involved planning history. The last application relating to this sign was refused the following a site visit by the Committee on 5th September 2000. This refusal is the subject of an appeal to the Scottish Executive. This appeal is being held in abeyance pending the outcome of this application.

The proposed signs are considered to be acceptable and the problematic free standing sign is to be removed. Accordingly, it is recommended that advertisement consent is granted.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant, subject to the Standard Advertisement Conditions plus the following Additional Conditions:- 1. That prior to the erection of any of the signs hereby permitted the 5.9 metre high free standing sign on the northern boundary of the site shall be removed.

Reason : In the interests of residential amenity

2. That prior to the erection of any of the signs hereby permitted full details shall be submitted for the written approval of the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required of the method of illumination to be employed for the fascia sign for the northern elevation of the workshop as marked in yellow on the approved plans.

Reason : In the interests of residential amenity

3. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition 2 above, the maximum level of illumination shall not exceed 2000 candela per square metre, in accordance with the terms of the Association of Public Lighting Engineers Technical Report No. 5.

Reason : In the interests of road safety and residential amenity.

List of Background Papers:

Application form and plans received 12th July 2001 Consultation response from Transportation Manager memo dated 26th July 2001.

Adopted Cumbernauld Local Plan.

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Graeme Lee at 01236 616474. APPLICATION NO. N/01/00850/ADV

1. Description of Site and Proposal

1.1 This application for advertisement consent relates to McCashins Garage, 3 8 Main Road, Condorrat, Cumbernauld. The existing premises is a filling station which also provides a range of additional facilities including a small convenience store, car wash and vacuuming facilities, an automated cash dispenser, car repair facilities and MOT testing.

1.2 The proposed signage is in part, to update the signage on the premises, but also as replacement signage for a 5.9 metre high non-illuminated sign to the rear of the property which is to be removed. This particular sign has a long and involved planning history. The last application relating to this sign was refused following a site visit by the Committee on 5th September 2000. This refusal is the subject of an appeal to the Scottish Executive. This appeal is being held in abeyance pending the outcome of this application.

1.3 The existing garage and associated facilities extends to approximately 0.45 ha. The property is accessed from Main Road, Condorrat, an east/west local distributor carriageway, on the southern boundary. The site is surrounded by established residential areas. The site is zoned HG4, residential, in the Cumbernauld Local Plan (Adopted) 1993.

2. Background

2.1 As stated above, the site has been the subject of a number of applications, for both planning and advertisement consents. A number of advertisement applications have a bearing on the current request for advertisement consent. The majority of the applications for consent relate to a 5.9 metre high free standing sign located on the northern edge of the site. This sign has been refused consent on a number of occasions, most recently last year when an application for an non-illuminated sign was refused. An appeal was submitted to the Scottish Executive and this is being held in abeyance pending the outcome of the current application. In the past appeals for this particular sign have been dismissed by the Scottish Executive. Such decisions have resulted from appeals against refusals for a lit and an unlit free standing sign. The current application has been submitted by the applicant by way of a compromise and has been the subject of discussions with my Department. It is proposed that the free standing sign is removed and replaced by a fascia sign which will be illuminated (the oil company logo will be internally illuminated and the rest of the sign will be lit by downlighters).

3. Representations and Consultations

3.1 The only consultation carried out was with the Transportation Manager who advised that he has no objections to the proposed signage subject to 2 planning conditions being included to control the brightness of the signs and to ensure satisfactory clearance is achieved for pedestrians below a projecting box sign.

3.2 Applications for advertisement consent do not require neighbour notification however, in this case given the involved planning history (particularly regarding the free standing sign) one neighbour, who has previously objected to the free standing sign, was advised by letter that an application had been received.

4. Planning Assessment and Conclusions

4.1 As stated above, this application has been submitted by the applicant in an attempt to overcome problems relating to the free standing sign on the northern edge of the site. This sign has a long and involved planning history and has been refused advertisement consent and been dismissed at appeal on a number of occasions. The proposal is that this sign is removed and that a fascia sign is erected in its place on the workshop. Also, there are further changes to the existing signage within the garage. New signage is proposed for the front of the workshop and reception area, the rear face of the forecourt canopy and the car wash, Of these signs only the fascia sign on the front elevation of the workshop and the rear face of the canopy will be lit (the fascia sign on the front of the workshop is currently lit). The fascia sign to be erected in place of the free standing sign will be illuminated (the oil company logo will be illuminated and the rest of the sign will be lit by downlighters). The site upon which the free standing sign is currently located lies some 2 metres higher than the adjacent residential property. This in effect “adds” to the height of 5.9 metre sign accentuating the domination of the advertisement when viewed from the adjacent property. The sign is therefore a discordant and strident feature when viewed from the houses to, the north, detracting from the visual amenity of the residential area.

4.2 Although illuminated, being located further away from the dwellings on Kirk Place the replacement signage is considered to be less visually intrusive. The replacement signage is to be erected on the side elevation of the workshop part of the building, which is located some 24 metres back from the boundary of the site. The other signage is considered to be acceptable. Overall, the proposed signage is considered to be more appropriate in terms of the locale and will mean that the commercial and residential land uses within the area are more compatible in visual terms. Accordingly, it is recommended that advertisement consent is granted, but subject to a planning condition requiring the removal of the free standing sign. Application No. c/oo/oo459/FuL Date registered 17'h April 2000 APPLICANT CREMATORIA MANAGEMENT, 16 BELLEVUE MANSIONS, BELLEVUE ROAD, CLEVEDON, BS217NU

Agent Robert Turley Associates, 7 Newton Place, Glasgow, G3 7PR DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF CREMATORIUM, FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING LOCATION WOODHALL MILL ROAD, CALDERBANK.

Ward No. 50 Grid Reference 278787667040

File Reference C/PL/CHW73 5ICMlLR

Site History No Relevant History

Development Plan The site is zoned GB1 (Restrict Development in the Greenbelt) and LIU2 (Good Quality Landscape) in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. It is also zoned GBI and GBIA ofthe Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995.

Contrary to Yes Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

0bj ection No Objection Scottish Environment Protection Agency, NLC Head of Sport, Parks and Transport, The Scottish Executive Development Department - Road Network Management and Maintenance Division, West Of Scotland Water (Water) Conditions The Coal Authority, Transco, West of Scotland Water (Sewer) No Reply Scottish Power

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours No Response

Newspaper Three Hundred and Thirteen Advertisement

COMMENTS The application proposes the development of a crematorium on a green field site to the south of Calderbank on the east side of Woodhall Mill Road. It would comprise of one chapel and would be capable of holding 6 cremations per day and up to 2000 cremations per year. The development of the site would involve a new access from Woodhall Mill Road. The application site is within the Greenbelt and has been advertised as being contrary to the development plan. The proposals have attracted four letters of support and three hundred and eight letters of objection from local residents in Calderbank, Chapelhall and Airdrie, the Monkland Glen Community Council, Calderbank Conservation Society, and the Local Member. Having assessed the matter in relation to the concerns of the objectors and the terms of the Monklands District Local Plan, I consider that the proposed development of this site for a crematorium is unacceptable and recommend that planning permission be refused.

R0000459 'reduced by %partmen1 of Planning and Environment 2enbal Division

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Refuse for the reason that the crematorium would be located within the Greenbelt as designated by the Approved Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. It is not however within the Local Plan as an acceptable development for a greenbelt location and there is no specific locational need for the development. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy GB 1/GBIA of the Approved Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and Policy GB 1 of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1.

NOTE

If granted, this application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers in accordance with the Town and Country (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997.

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List of Background Papers

Application Forms and Plans received 17 April 2000 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Letter of Objection from Sheena Burns, 22 Burnside Avenue, Calderbank received on 15 May 2000 Letter of Representation from Mr James Lang, 10 Meadow Path, Chapelhall received on 18 May 2000 Letter of Objection from Margaret & Peter Brown, 3 Etive Drive, Airdrie received on 25 May 2000 Letter of Objection from Margaret Gardiner and Co-signatories, Calderbank Primary School, Main Street, Calderbank received on 25 May 2000 Letter of Objection from W Blair, 3 Green Place, Calderbank received on 22 May 2000 Letter of Objection from J M Ferguson, 148 Main Street, Calderbank received on 23 May 2000 Letter of Objection from Dr James McIntyre "Glenesk" Brownsbum Road, Airdrie received on 30 May 2000 Letter of Objection from Monkland Glen Community Council received 30 May 2000 Letter of Objection from Councillor Donnelly received 24 May 2000 Letter from AS. McDonald, General Manager Co-op Funeral Services, 120 Morrison Street, Glasgow, G58LH received 9 June 2000 Letter from Andrew W. Brown, Community Manager, Joseph Potts 113 North Road, Bellshill, ML4 1QU received 14 June 2000 Letter from Fiona Kennedy, Partner, James Brodie Funeral Directors 9 West Main Street, Hamilton ML7 5QD received 14 June 2000. Letter from Rev. Gordon A. McCracken, Whitburn South Parish Church, 5 Manzelword Crescent, Whitburn, West Lothian EH47 8HD received Letter of objection from Calderbank Conservation Society (300 copies) co-signed by residents from Burnside Avenue, Calder Street, Crown Street, Crowood Street, Crowwood Crescent, Faskine Avenue, Fir View, Green Place, Loch View, Main Street, Manor View, Monkland View, New Lane, Newbattle Avenue, Park Road, Pine Grove, Viewbank Avenue, Woodhall Avenue, Calderbank all received on 15 May 2000. Letter of objection from Mrs. A Hood c/o Nelsons Solicitors, 326 Main Street, Falkirk FKl 4EG received on 23 June 2000. Consultation response from The Coal Authority dated 9 May 2000 Consultation response from SEPA dated 9 May 2000 Consultation response from NLC Head of Sport, Parks and Transport dated 15 May 2000 Consultation response from Transco dated 5 May 2000 Consultation response from The Scottish Executive Development Department - Road network management and Maintenance Division dated 17 May 2000 Consultation response from West of Scotland Water Authority dated 19 May 2000

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812376 and ask for Mr. Marshall.

R0000459 APPLICATION NO. C/OO/OO459/FUL

REPORT

1. THE APPLICATION SITE AND ITS LOCATION

1.1 The application site comprises an area of 2.18 hectares of open ground. It is bounded on the west side by Woodhall Mill Road, on the south by Woodhall Cottage Road (now closed to vehicular traffic). On part of the north side, the site is bounded by a public football pitch and the remainder by a public footpath, on what appears to be the route of a former railway line. The east boundary has a similar footpath running along its entire length. On the west and southern boundaries there are well-established hedgerows which screen the site from the south and west. The land that makes up the application site is at a slightly lower level than the surrounding land.

1.2 The site is located approximately !4 a mile south of the village of Calderbank on the east side of Woodhall Mill Road. There is currently no direct vehicular access to the site from Woodhall Mill Road. In road safety terms the proposed access to the site would be out with the current 30mph zone that covers the village, The nearest residential properties are Crogaglen to the north. This dwellinghouse is approximately 125 metres from the site boundary and 195 metres from the crematorium building. Woodhall Cottages are located to the south west and are approximately 120 metres from the site boundary and 235 metres from the crematorium building.

1.3 The residential properties that form the start of the villages of Calderbank and Chapelhall are around 350 metres away from the site. The Organon Plant is some 400 metres to the east.

2. THE PLANNING PROPOSAL

2.1 Planning permission is sought for the erection of a crematorium building with a total floor area of approximately 470m’. It will include the following elements.

0 A chapel which can accommodate 98 seats;

0 The crematory with 2 cremators initially with space for a third;

0 A chapel of remembrance;

0 Various ancillary rooms including reception, offices, waiting rooms and toilets.

2.2 The crematorium will be capable of handling 6 cremations per day. Initially the applicants would envisage a total number of 1400 cremations per year rising to 2000 per year after a ten year period.

2.3 The site would be divided into three distinct areas. The entrance grounds and car parking for up to 75 cars is proposed for the front of the site which is directly off Woodhall Mill Road. The central part of the site would accommodate the building itself with the rear part and the substantially larger area of the site being laid out as Memorial Lawns.

2.4 The building is designed as a low rise building, effectively single storey, although the maximum height would be 8.5m high due to the large span of the roof of the main part of the building at the rear. The front and entrance section would be 7.4 m high and the smaller service rooms at the side of the building would be 4.8 metres high. The chimney from the cremators would be 12.0m high.

2.5 The external materials proposed would be a reconstituted sandstone block for the basecourse and feature wall at the front of the building with the remainder of the walls finished in a wet dash render. It is proposed to cover the roof with reconstituted slates.

2.6 Access to the site is to be taken from a new entrance formed onto Woodhall Mill Road. It is also proposed to widen Woodhall Mill Road at the new entrance to the site to accommodate a right turn lane for traffic entering the site from the south. This turning lane would be approximately 50 metres long and capable of providing refuge for around 10 cars. It is also proposed to extend the existing 30mph speed limit to the south of the access to the site in order to reduce traffic speeds at the site entrance.

R0000459 2.7 The internal access layout of the site would provide a one way system in and around the site to the entrance to the building for cortege traffic with the car park situated centrally in the grounds in front of the building. All traffic would enter and exit the site from the proposed junction with Woodhall Mill Road. It is, however, proposed to have an access for emergency vehicles only from Woodhall Cottage Road.

3. REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 Three hundred and twelve letters of representations have been received to the proposal, with the exception of four letters of support the remainder disapprove of the proposal. These include a copy letter from Calderbank Conservation Society, which was co-signed by 300 residents in Calderbank. In addition letters from individual residents in Calderbank, Chapelhall and Airdrie as well as the Monkland Glen Community Council, Calderbank Primary School and the Local Member were received. The points raised can be summerised as follows:

0 Traffic generation and congestion in and around Calderbank;

0 That the development would be contrary to the policies of the Local Plan being situated within the Greenbelt;

0 The potential smell and smoke that would emanate from the site;

0 The proximity of adjoining residential properties in relation to the requirement to obtain the written consent of residents who are less than 200 yards away from the site.

4. POLICY CONTEXT

4.1 The application site is situated within the Greenbelt as identified by both the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995.

4.2 Monklands District Local Plan 199 1

The site is covered by policy GBl of the Local Plan. This states:

GB 1 - Restrict Development in Greenbelt

Within areas designated as Greenbelt no development will be permitted except for:-

a) New houses for fill time workers in connection with forestry or agriculture where the applicant:-

(i) can show that a new house on the site proposed has the support of the Forestry Commission or Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland.

(ii) can show that there is no house, building plot, or building suitable for conversion available nearby or within a nearby settlement.

(iii) is willing to enter into a Section 50 Agreement [now Section 751 to restrict future occupancy of the house to a full time forestry or agricultural worker.

(iv) is proposing a development, which conforms to the District Council’s design guidance.

b) Non residential developments in connection with forestry or agriculture

c) Uses requiring a rural location:-

(i) to avoid nuisance to neighbours (e.g. animal boarding kennels)

(ii) since they need large areas of open space (e.g. riding stables or golf courses)

R0000459 4.3 Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995

Policy GB l/GB 1A of the Structure Plan states:

GBlA - “Proposals for development in the Greenbelt shall require to be justified against the following criteria

(a) economic benefit (b) specific locational need (c) infrastructure implications (d) environmental impact.”

4.4 In the terms of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (emerging structure plan) the development is regarded as a Departure from the Development Plan in terms of Strategic Policy 9, being an isolated development in the countryside. Having agreed to Strategic Policy 10, the appropriateness of the development would require to the considered in terms of the relevant criteria

5. ASSESSMENT

5.1 There are three main issues which I consider to be the determining factors in this case. These are the development plan status of the site; the traffic and road safety implications of the development and its environmental impact.

5.2 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that “where, in making any determination under the Planning Act, regard is to be had to the Development Plan, the determination should be made in accordance with the Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.”

5.3 To this end I would suggest that there is no basis within the current development plan framework to accommodate a proposal for a crematorium on this site. The Local Plan policy GB 1 is designed to restrict development in the Greenbelt unless it is specifically for agriculture or forestry. It does give scope for other developments such as riding schools or animal boarding kennels, but does not identify a site for a use such as this.

5.4 The Structure Plan on the other hand is not so specific in its restrictions on greenbelt development. Any development requires to be justified in terms of the four criteria set out in paragraph 4.3 above. The applicants have themselves acknowledged that there are no significant economic benefits from the proposal. The second point; specific locational need, could provided an argument in favour of the proposal. The applicants have in their submission indicated that they have investigated other sites and found them unsuitable. All of these sites, however, are located in the Greenbelt. There has been no assessment of any brownfield sites that may be suitable. I consider therefore, that the applicants have not provided reasonable evidence that there is a need for this development to be located at this site. There is, therefore, no real benefit to the economy of both the local or the regional area; there is no need for the development to take place on this particular site, there are no infrastructure implications and the environmental impact would be the loss of a green field site on the south of Calderbank and reduce the Greenbelt between Calderbank and Chapelhall and the A8 tntnk road and Eurocentral beyond that. Strategic Policy 10 requires similar considerations of the economic, social or environmental benefit and specific locational need in assessing the appropriateness of development plan departures. Locational need is not proven and I do not consider any overriding benefit in the terms stated which is sufficient to overweigh current Development Plan Policy.

5.5 I therefore conclude on this issue that the proposal is contrary to the terms of both the Approved Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

5.6 A further issue to be assessed is the traffic generation related to the development and its impact on road safety in and around Calderbank. The applicants submitted a traffic impact assessment with their planning application. I have assessed this and agree with the conclusions that were reached including the proposal to extend the 30mph speed limit to the south of the entrance to the site off Woodhall Mill Road, On the basis of the proposed operating hours of the crematorium I do not consider that the increase in traffic generated will compromise road safety within Calderbank.

R0000459 5.7 Lastly the environmental impact of the development requires to be assessed on two fronts; the visual impact of the building and the potential for nuisance to local residents as a result of smoke and smell.

5.8 The visual impact of the development will be most apparent. At present the site is vacant and appears to be used as grazing land. The boundaries of the site have well established hedgerows and there is no adverse environmental impact of the site at present. The development of the site will obviously change this aspect of the site. It will also extend the built area of Calderbank towards the A8 and Eurocentral and towards Chapelhall in the east. It therefore reduces the effectiveness of the Greenbelt in preventing coalescence of the surrounding villages and the industrial areas.

5.9 The other environmental aspects are more difficult to assess. The applicants have indicated that they will operate the crematorium in such a manner as to avoid smoke and smell being dispersed into the atmosphere. This aspect of the development is covered by legislation that is under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. They have indicated that they have no objections to the proposal and that such matters will be covered by what is termed a Part B Authorisation under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

5.10 In assessing this aspect of the development I have reached the conclusion that the matter is dealt sufficiently by the above legislation. This is designed to ensure that there is no adverse environmental impact through air pollution from such a development. In planning terms therefore I do not consider that the operation of the proposed crematorium will have any adverse environmental impact.

5.11 The above three issues were raised in the letters of representation, which the Council has received and acknowledged. I consider that the above assessment has answered those points raised by the objectors.

5.12 The objectors have also raised that there are two residential properties close to the application site, which may be affected by the development. In particular the issue has been raised with regard to the Crematorium Act 1902. This legislation requires an operator to acquire the written consent of any residents living within 200 yards (183.0 metres). Concern was expressed that the properties of Crogaglen to the north and Woodhall Cottages to the west are situated within this catchment area and their written consent had not been sought.

5.13 There are two issues relating to this matter. Firstly the Crematorium Act 1902 does not come under the jurisdiction of the Council as Planning Authority. Compliance with this legislation therefore cannot be taken as a material consideration when assessing the proposal. Secondly, I have investigated the matter further in order to answer the objectors’ point and can confirm that both properties are more than 200 yards from the site of the proposed crematorium.

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 I would conclude that I consider the determining factor in this case to be the fact that the application site is within the statutory Greenbelt and there is no justification for setting aside that policy and supporting the proposal. I therefore recommend that planning permission be refused.

R0000459 Application No. C/O 1/00230/FUL Date registered 12th March 2001 APPLICANT MR J WALKER, 100 MAIN STREET, CALDERBANK, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 9SH

Agent Gordon Dunn, 10B Carnock Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9A DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE OF PUBLIC HOUSE TO CHILDRENS NURSERY LOCATION 100 MAIN STREET CALDERBANK AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 9SH

Ward No. 50 Grid Reference 27701 8 662929

File Reference C/PL/CAM03 OIDBILR

Site History Planning Consent granted for installation of roller shutters (94/528) and Erection of 2metre high boundary fence (95/350)

Development Plan ECON8 General Urban Area in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1

Contrary to No Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply NLC Education

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours No Response

Newspaper No Response Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the change of use of the Eagle Inn Public House to a Children’s Nursery at 100 Main Street, Calderbank. The property is a semi-detached single storey building with parking to the rear off Loch Street (a private road). The applicant proposes to close the existing door access onto Main Street and provide an entrance from the parking area on Loch Street. The proposal also includes partial demolition of an extension to facilitate the provision of 10 parking spaces. The site is zoned ECON8 General Urban Area in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. This policy indicates that the principle of mixed uses will be accepted and commercial uses will be encouraged subject to no intensification of use or adverse environmental affects. There is also Design Guidance for Nurseries contained in the Local Plan. The proposal meets most of its requirements except in respect to the provision of safe outdoor play space. There are however areas of open space within the village that could be used for outdoor play. No objections were received following neighbour notification and advertisement in the local press. The applicant has indicated that there will be a limit of 22 no. 2-3 year olds and 22 no. 3-4 year olds accommodated within the building under the supervision of 10 staff. Subject to the attached conditions I consider that the proposal is acceptable in terms of the Local Plan policies and associated Guidance on Nurseries.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

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Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of a scheme for the redecoration of the exterior of the property shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

3. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all the works included in the redecoration scheme, approved under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be completed.

Reason: To ensure that the appearance of the property is improved in the interest of amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all the parking and manoeuvring areas 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: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

5. Prior to the nursery hereby permitted starting operations a footpath should be constructed in the area outlined in GREEN on the approved plans with a 5 metre wide drop kerb access to the parking court, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To delineate the car parking court from Loch Street in the interest of traffic and pedestrian safety.

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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

7. That prior to the nursery hereby permitted starting operations all the fences, or walls approved under the terms of condition 6 above shall be erected.

Reason: To delineate the boundary with Loch Street in the interest of pedestrian safety.

List of Background Papers

- Application forms and plans received 6 March 2001 - Monklands District Local Plan 1991 - Consultation response from Protective Services Manager received 9 April 200 1 - Consultation response from Transportation Manager received 10 April 2001

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812372 and ask for Mr Baxter.

R0100230 Application No. CiO 1/00247/FUL Date registered 2nd March 200 1 APPLICANT MR & MRS A WATT, STAYLEE FARM, RIGGEND, AIRDRIE, ML6 7SS

Agent Fouin & Bell Architects, 27a Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AF DEVELOPMENT CONVERSION OF OUTBUILDINGS TO FORM 3 NO. SELF-CONTAINED DWELLINGHOUSES LOCATION STAYLEE FARM (OFF HULKS ROAD) RIGGEND AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 7SS

Ward No. 45 Grid Reference 277010671118

File Reference C/PL/LRH840IDB/LR

Site History No previous applications

Development Plan Monklands District Local Plan 199 1:

GB2 Restrict Development in the Countryside Around Towns LIl/1 High Quality Landscape HG5 Promotion of rural Housing Opportunities HG 10 Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas

Contrary to No Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Transco, BT, Conditions West of Scotland Water, SEPA, No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours No response

Newspaper No response Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the conversion of redundant farm outbuildings to form three dwellinghouses at Staylee Farm, off Hulks Road. The original application was for four, one of which was to be an additional unit formed from an extension, more than doubling the size of an existing outbuilding. This was not considered as a conversion in line with the requirements of policy HG5, Promotion of Rural Housing Opportunities and the applicant has amended the proposal to remove that element. No objections were received following the standard consultation exercise or from the advertisement in the local press. In terms of consultees there were no objections subject to conditions relating to the provision of effective sewage treatment facilities. In addition improved access provision is to be made in line with Roads Guidelines to safeguard traffic and pedestrian safety. The applicant has indicated that the existing farm buildings are no longer in agricultural use and therefore their conversion to residential use is supported by policy HG5. Subject to the proposed conditions I consider that the proposed development is not contrary to the development plan and should not adversely impact on the adjoining residential unit or raise significant issues in terms of either traffic safety or sewage disposal.

R0100247 ___~~ ~- ?reduced by Department of Planning and Environmen! *''**I NORTH Central Division LANARKSHIRE Municipal Buildings APPLICATION NUMBER: C/01/00247/FuL 3 Kildonan Street CONVERSION AND EXTENSIONS TO OUTBUILDINGS COUNCIL COATBRIDGE TO FORM 4 NO SELF-CONTAINED DWELLINGHOUSE ML5 3LN ReplodYced from the OldnmcL SYwey napping wfh AT STAYLEE FARM, RIGGEND A !he permi~ionof the Contmlier of her Mqelgr Telephone 01236 812222 Fax. 01236 431068 -. :5ooo slat lone^ Office 0 crown Capyllgm , LlnaulhoiiSed rePlOduCiBn Infmges Crown copynghl This copy has been produced speclficaiiy for Planning and hiding Control purposes Only. and may lead 10 p'0rec"l,an 0, CI"/i prOseed,ngs CS Licence LA 09041 L __~__ No :"~hercoplesmay?e.n~~~- ~ ~- __ ~- ~- RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, fill 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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

4. That before the development hereby permitted is completed or occupied, all the parking and manoeuvring areas 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: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

5. That prior to the completion or occupation of the development hereby permitted sewerage disposal measures shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of appropriate sewerage disposal facilities in the interest of water quality within the Cameron Glen.

6. That a visibility splay of 4.5 metres by 120metres, measured from the road channel, shall be provided on both sides of the vehicular access from Hulks Road and before the development hereby permitted is completed or occupied, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be removed from the sight line areas and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight line areas.

Reason: In the interests of traffic safety.

7 That no dwellinghouse shall be occupied until the access roads and turning facility leading thereto from the existing public road have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans to wearing course level.

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

R0100247 8. That before the development hereby permitted is completed or occupied, the existing vehicular access to the application site, marked GREEN on the approved plans, shall be closed off and the ground, within the area formerly occupied by the access, shall, thereafter, be reinstated as a garden ground.

Reason: To ensure the use of the improved access in the interest of traffic safety.

9. That the first 15 metres of the access road at the junction of Hulks Road should be widened to 5.5m and 6.0m junction roads provided.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

10. That the second passing place from the junction of Hulks Road should be positioned on the opposite side of the access road.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

11. That the turning head shall be altered to provide a 2M wide service verge.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

12. That 8 car parking spaces shall be provided at a single location on the east side of the turning head.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

13. That all car parking bays shall be 2.5m x 5.0m.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

14. That the bin stores shall be positioned at the turning head (Drawing (PL)Ol).

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

List of Background Papers

- Application forms and plans, and supporting information received on 7 March 2001, 31 May 2001,28 June 2001 and - Consultation response from Transco received 20 March 200 1 - Consultation response from BT received 23 March 2001 - Consultation response from West of Scotland Water received 2 April 200 1 - Consultation response from SEPA received 17 April 2001 - Consultation response from Transportation Manager received 20 April 2001 and 23 July 2001

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812372 and ask for Mr Baxter.

RO 100247 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00247/FUL

REPORT

APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSAL

This application relates to the conversion of redundant farm outbuildings to form three dwellinghouses at Staylee Farm, off Hulks Road. At present there is a house attached to an L-shaped courtyard of vacant stone farm buildings and a large steel shed to the north of the courtyard. The site is accessed via a narrow access lane to both Hulks Road in the north and Old Biggar Road to the west.

The original application included a fourth unit formed from the extension to an existing outbuilding that is attached to the existing house by means of an entrance porch. This extension, which more than doubled the existing building, was not considered as a conversion in line with the requirements of policy and the applicant has amended the proposal to remove that element.

The site is zoned GB2 Restrict Development in the Countryside Around Towns, LI1/1 High Quality Landscape and should be assessed in terms of policies HG5 Promotion of Rural Housing Opportunities and HGlO Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

CONSULTATIONS

Following consultation there were no objections received from Transco or BT.

West of Scotland Water indicated no objection subject to the provision of both adequate water and sewerage disposal facilities.

SEPA has indicated no objection to the proposed development subject to the provision of appropriate sewerage facilities.

The Transportation Manager has no objections subject to the provision of improved access to the site from Hulks Road and the provision of appropriate parking and turning facilities.

OBSERVATIONS

The site is within the Countryside Around Towns as defined in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and as such should be assessed in terms of the following criteria: economic benefit, specific locational need, infrastructure implications and environmental impact. In this instance the conversion of vacant and semi-derelict buildings would have a positive environmental benefit at this specific site. The provision of water and sewerage facilities should not impact on the infrastructure of the area. There will be some short term gain from the redevelopment.

Policy HG5 Promotion of Rural Housing Opportunities indicates that the Council will encourage the conversion and rehabilitation of existing cottages and redundant farm buildings in rural areas. The farm has not been in operation for several years and the development will protect the farm steading from falling further into disrepair.

Policy HG 10 Residential Development Outwith Residential Areas also indicates that the Council will consider favourably planning applications for the conversion of existing buildings in the countryside to residential use provided that such proposals are consistent with development control advice. This advice is contained in the design Guidance new Houses in the Countryside and suggests four tests to ensure that the existing building is suitable for conversion. These 4 criteria are: 1) the building should be inherently worthy of preservation; 2) the building should be substantially complete; 3) the existing structure should form the main part of the building with the existing floor area not normally being increased by more than 50%; and 4) the house should generally be of traditional design and should have adequate vehicular access and drainage.

R0100247 3.4 I consider that the revised proposal now meets the requirements of these criteria subject to the provision of improved access, parking and turning facilities and the upgrading of the water and sewerage facilities.

4. CONCLUSION

4.1 Subject to the proposed conditions I consider that the proposed development is not contrary to the development plan and should not adversely impact on the adjoining residential units or raise significant issues in terms of either traffic safety or sewage disposal.

R0100247 Application No. CIO lI00427IADV Date registered 5 June 2001 APPLICANT MAIDEN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, UNIT 2 BUCHANAN BUSINESS PARK, CUMBERNAULD ROAD, STEPPS, G33 6HZ

Agent None DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF 2 x 96 SHEET AND 1 X 48 SHEET ADVERTISING HOARDINGS

LOCATION SITE EAST OF SHANKS & MCEWAN LTD ENTRANCE, A8 EDINBURGH ROAD, COATBRIDGE Ward No. 39 Grid Reference 274533 662497

File Reference CIPLICTE544IRTLR

Site History Advertisement Consent was refused and a subsequent Advertisement Enforcement Notice Appeal was dismissed on 18 April 2001 for the display of 2 x 48 sheet Advertisement Hoardings on Land Adjacent to the A8 Edinburgh to Glasgow Tmnk Road at Orchard Farm, Bellshill

Development Plan Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan 1998

Policy ENV 17

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection Scottish Executive Development Department, Road Network Management & Maintenance Division No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours No neighbour notification required

Newspaper Advertisement Not required

COMMENTS This application seeks express consent for the erection of 2 x 98 sheet externally illuminated advertisement hoardings back to back and 1 x 48 sheet externally illuminated advertisement hoarding; both in prominent positions on the A8 Edinburgh to Glasgow trunk road.

Policy ENV 17 on Advertisements contained within the Finalised Draft Local Plan recognises the negative affect that advertisement hoardings can have on the visual environment along transport corridors.

in this particular case it is considered that the proposed hoardings are unacceptable on the grounds of road safety and detrimental to the visual amenity of the area. The Scottish Executive Development Department, Road Network Management & Maintenance Division have advised that the proposed hoardings would cause a road safety issue as they would result in increased interference with the safety and fiee flow of traffic on the trunk road by distracting drivers on the road and reducing visibility to the nearby accesses. In addition the proposed hoardings would not

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.- ~--______----- 7-.------Depanment of Planning and Environment APPLICATION NUMBER: C/01/00427/ADV NORTH Centrai Division a Municipal Buildings ERECTION OF 2 X 96 SHEET AND 1 X 48 ,@, LANARKSHIRE Kildonan Street SHEET ADVERTISING HOARDINGS ..__COUNCIL COATBRIDGE ON EAST OF SHANKS & MCEWAN ML5 3LN LAND 9epioduced from :ne Oidnanse SUNW maPPlng wllh RD, the permuion of me Contmiier of her Maierlys LTD ENTRANCE, A8 EDINBURGH COATBRIDGE A SIElanlP/016CE capvrlghl Telephone Fax .~ 1 1250 aClown 01236 812222 01236431068 ___~___-- Unaufhorlled rcplo(l~sll0niPlilngFli Crown capyrlghl This copy has been produced specifically for Planning and Building Controi purposes only. aniiLIa to pro~ewonO~C~VI~ pmceeamgr OS Llcence L4 09041L ..- No fmher coplesmaybemade ... ~ __ . -.______~ ~~. screen a site which is considered to be either significantly untidy or unattractive, nor produce any associated environmental improvements.

The hoardings are also considered to be detrimental to the general environment mainly by virtue of their appearance, size and conspicuous positioning adjacent to the A8 Glasgow to Edinburgh trunk road, a main corridor through the North Lanarkshire Area. As such it is recommended that consent be refused for the proposal.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the following reasons:

1. That the proposed hoardings would cause a road traffic safety issue as they would result in increased interference with the safety and free flow of traffic on the A8 Glasgow to Edinburgh trunk road by increasing the distraction to drivers on the trunk road and reducing visibility to the nearby accesses.

2. That the proposed hoardings would be harmful to the visual amenity of the area and not supported by the Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan 1998 in that they would not produce temporary screening of a site or general environmental improvements.

3. That the proposed hoardings, by virtue of their size and position, would be seen as an over-dominant and conspicuous feature on the site thereby being detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding area.

List of Background Papers

- Application form and plans dated 10 April 200 1. - Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan 1998. - Consultation response from Scottish Executive Development Department dated 6 July 200 1,

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812375 and ask for Rosaleen Toal.

RO 100427 Application No. C/O 110064 l/OUT Date registered 4* June 2001 APPLICANT MR W MCLAUGHLIN, EAST PARKHILL, SPRINGHILL AVENUE, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 6DY

Agent DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF 1 % STOREY MEWS COTTAGE (IN OUTLINE) LOCATION EAST PARKHILL, SPRINGHILL AVENUE, AIRDRIE, ML6 6DN

Ward No. 43 Grid Reference 276924.665590

File Reference CiPLIAIS54600 1000/GL/KH

Site History 96079 Subdivision of Dwellinghouse into 2 No. Self-contained Flats Including Erection of Side Extension,Granted 19/04/0 1

94 191 Erection of Dwellinghouse within Curtilage of Existing Dwellinghouse Refused 16/06/94

79406 Erection of Double Garage, Approved

Development Plan The site is Zoned HG9 - Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The site is also located within the Drumgelloch Conservation Area.

Contrary to Development Plan Not contrary to zoning

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection West of Scotland Water, Transco, Coal Authority, Conditions No Reply Scottish Power, BT

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours Two

Newspaper Advertisement One

COMMENTS This application relates to the erection of a 1 % storey mew’s cottage type dwellinghouse (in outline) on land to the rear of East Parkhill, Springhill Avenue, Coatbridge. The site is zoned HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and should be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Developer’s Guide to Open Space. The site falls within the Drumgelloch Conservation Area and should also be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Conservation. Following consultation there were no objections from the utilities companies. 3 letters of objection were received details of which are contained in the attached report.

The proposed development would occupy the garden ground to the rear of the property ‘East Parkhill’. The proposal would shadow a similar situation at West Parkhill where permission was granted in 1989 for the conversion of a stone outbuilding, latterly used as a garage, to a dwellinghouse. In this instance the proposed dwellinghouse would be situated to the rear of the site allowing no, or at most, insignificant levels of side and rear garden ground. The plot is relatively narrow (10m at the widest point) with a frontage to Springhill Avenue of only 5m.

R0100641 __._____- Produced by Department of Planning and Environment PLANNING APPLICATION NO: C/01/00641/OUT Central Division Municipal Buildings ERECTION OF 1 1/2 STOREY MEWS COTTAGE ~ Kildonan Street (IN OUTLINE) COATBRIDGE

ML5 3LN AT EAST PARKHILL, SPRINGHILL AVE, AIRDRIE Repr~ducedfrom the Ordnance SUNeY mapplng Wth .k A the prmlsoion of the Conlroller If her MaJesVS LOCATION OF OBJECTORS Stationery Offlce 0 Crown copyright. 1:1250 UniYlhoiiSsd repr~d~oii~ninfringes Crown copyright This copy has been produced specifkcally for Planning and Building Control purposes only and may lead I0 p~oeec~lbnor civil pioceedlng8 OS Licence LA 09041L No further copies may be made ~ The proposed dwelinghouse cannot achieve the basic open space standards set out in Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Developers Guide to Open Space. It is considered that the previous conversion at West Parkhill does not provide adequate justification for the erection of a new dwellinghouse in this case. Subsequently, the application is considered unacceptable and hereby recommended for refusal.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the following reasons:

1. That the proposed dwellinghouse does not provide sufficient space for adequate rear and side garden ground and as a result is contrary to Policy HG9 - Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas and associated Design Guidance on Infill Housing in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the approved Developers Guide to Open Space.

2. That the proposed dwellinghouse would be harmful to the Drumgelloch Conservation Area in that a development of this small scale, with restricted frontage, access and garden ground would detract from its particular built form and layout.

List of Background Papers

- Application forms and accompanying plans received 4* June 2001 - Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1. - Consultation response from Transco dated 13 June 2001. - Consultation response from West of Scotland Water dated 15 June 200 - Consultation response from the Coal Authority dated 19 June 200 1. - Internal consultation response from Transportation Manager dated 15 J ne 2001 - Letter of objection from Norma Wright, Parkhill Mews, North Biggar Road, Airdrie received 25 June 2001 - Letter of objection from Mr & Mrs McRobbie, Biggarton, North Biggarton Road, Airdrie received 12 June 200 1 - Letter of objection from Alexander Black, Cathkin View, Springhill Avenue, Airdrie received 27 June 200 1.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812374 and ask for Gordon Liddell.

R010064 1 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00641/OUT

REPORT

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application relates to the erection of a 1 % storey mew’s cottage (in outline) on land to the rear of East Parkhill, Springhill Avenue, Airdrie. The site consists of a raised rear garden area, hemmed in by East Parkhill to the south, Parkhill Mews to the west and the dwelling ‘Giggerton’ to the north. There is a line of mature conifers along the northern boundary and an existing double garage to the front of the site. Access would be taken off Springhill Avenue. It is proposed to construct the dwellinghouse to the rear of the site to shadow a similar situation at West Parkhill with Parkhill Mews where permission was granted in 1989 for the conversion of an existing stone garageloutbuilding to a dwellinghouse.

1.2 The site is zoned HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and should be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Developer’s Guide to Open Space. The site falls within the Drumgelloch Conservation Area and should also be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Conservation.

2. CONSULTATION

2.1 No objections have been expressed from any of the statutory consultees. Transco and West of Scotland Water have indicated plant in the vicinity of the site and requested that the applicant contact them in the event of planning permission being granted.

2.2 The Coal Authority have indicated that the site is within an area where past underground mining has taken place although ground movement from this should by now have ceased.

2.3 The Transportation Manager has advised that the proposal does not provide sufficient details of off street parking provision for both the proposed and existing dwellinghouses. However, this application is for Outline Permission and while it is envisaged that sufficient off-street parking could be achieved within the site boundary, it is likely that this would further reduce the available private garden space.

3. OBJECTION

3.1 3 Letters of objection were received giving the following reasons;

1. the proposed development will restrict light to the adjacent dwellinghouses; 2. the proposed development will result in a loss of privacy for the adjacent dwellinghouses; 3. the proposed development will result in the loss of a mature hedge along the north boundary of the site; 4. the proposed development will go against the spirit of Conservation Area Designation; 5. submission of inadequate plans; 6. the proposed development will be attached to the rear elevation of the adjacent property 7. the proposed development will increase noise disruption for the adjoining dwellinghouse; 8. access to the back wall area of the adjacent dwellinghouse will be restricted including water and gas outlets; 9. removal of existing outhouses attached to rear of adjacent dwellinghouse may have structural implications.

4. ASSESSMENT

4.1 This application should be assessed in terms of the Development Plan and other material considerations. In the this instance the development is for a residential use within an established residential area therefore the principle of housing at this location is in line with Policy HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1.

4.2 The Local Plan also offers Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Council adopted a Developers Guide to Open Space in June 1999 which gives advice on the amount of garden space which should be provided. In this instance the proposed dwellinghouse would have no significant associated rear or side

RO 10064 1 garden falling well short of the standards expected by current guidance. Design Guidance on Infill Housing requires that new houses should have a size of readprivate garden ground appropriate for the type of house with a minimum standard of nine metres in length. This is clearly not achieved. It is noted that there is a similar situation at Parkhill Mews directly to the west, nonetheless this development involved the conversion of an existing outbuilding, latterly used as a garage rather that the erection of a new dwellinghouse as proposed here. I do not believe that this offers sufficient justification for the erection of a new dwellinghouse in this instance.

4.3 In relation to points 1 and 2 of the reasons of objection it is considered that loss of privacy or loss of sunlight would not necessarily merit refusal of a small mew’s cottage type development. Through the submission of full details window positions could be controlled as not to overlook surrounding properties. It is likely that windows would be located on the front elevation of the new dwellinghouse therefore it is unlikely that surrounding dwellinghouses would suffer any significant loss of privacy. Existing rear elevation windows on East Parkhill are all at ground floor level with the exception of one first floor window. The first floor window would face the gable of the proposed dwellinghouse and with appropriate screening it is envisaged that loss of privacy should not be a problem. With regard to potential loss of sunlight it is likely that there would be a loss of sunlight to the existing rear velux window at Parkhill Mews. A 1 % storey dwellinghouse may also affect sunlight to the property ‘Biggerton’ to the north. However, this may not be significant enough to merit refusal, or could be reduced in height as part of a detailed application to avoid any adverse effects.

4.4 In relation to points 3 and 4 of the reasons of objection I would concur that a new dwellinghouse at this site would harm the character and amenity of the Conservation Area. The properties in Springhill Avenue are clearly characterised as being large, predominantly detached stone built dwellings set within substantial garden grounds. With the exception of Parkhill Mews (which was a conversion), the area has remained relatively unchanged and the proposed dwellinghouse would be on a plot markedly smaller than the curtilage area of surrounding dwellinghouses. This factor is exacerbated further in that there is only a 5m frontage to Springhill Avenue, half the width of the front boundary of the site. I do not believe that it is possible to successfully integrate the proposal to remain in character with the surrounding area taking into account the size and shape of the site, and lack of complete road frontage. It is also noted that the proposal would result in at least the partial loss of a large mature hedge along the north boundary of the site. While this in itself may not necessarily merit refusal of the application it certainly contributes to the overall unacceptability of the proposal.

4.5 In relation to the objection to the lack of detail included in the plan it is noted that this application was for outline permission only. It is considered that the information supplied is sufficient for the Planning Authority to make a balanced assessment of the proposal.

4.6 In relation to points 6 - 9 of the reasons of objection it is noted that the proposal is likely have structural implications for the existing Parkhill Mews and increase the potential of noise disturbance. The proposal is likely to affect the existing fabric of Parkhill Mews in terms of general construction, demolition of existing outbuildings and access to gas and water outlets. While not material to the determining of the planning application, these objections are noted and the proposal would also have to successfully comply with all relevant building regulations.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1 On balance, the site is located in an area zoned HG9 - Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1, therefore new housing development is considered acceptable ‘in-principle.’ In this instance however, the proposed dwellinghouse cannot achieve basic garden ground requirements and is therefore contrary to Design Guidance on Infill Housing. It is considered that the adjacent conversion at East Parkhill does not provide sufficient justification for a further development of this nature. In addition to the provision of inadequate levels of garden ground there are various other factors, which individually may not merit refusal for the development, but all contribute to the overall unacceptability of the proposal. These include, lack of complete frontage to Springhill Avenue, loss of a mature hedge in the Conservation Area and the fact that the new dwellinghouse would be out of character with existing buildings, in terms of style, plot size and configuration. It is also possible that if approved, the proposal would encourage further applications for similar developments. Taking all of the above into account the proposal is considered unacceptable and is hereby recommended for refusal.

RO 10064 1 Application No. C/O 1/00655/OUT Date registered 31 May 2001 APPLICANT MRS C. HANNAWAY

Agent R. L. Waugh, 2 Dixon Place, East Kilbride, G47 5JF DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (IN OUTLINE) LOCATION LAND TO THE REAR OF 66-68 BLAIR ROAD, COATBIUDGE

Ward No. 32 Grid Reference 272223 665427

File Reference CIPLICTB468 06 80000/GL/LR

Site History 81 156 Replacement of Boundary Wall - Granted

Development Plan The site is zoned HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1. The site also lies in the Blairhill Conservation area.

Contrary to No Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection The Coal Authority, Transco, West of Scotland Water Conditions No Reply Scottish Power, BT

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours Six

Newspaper No Response Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the erection of a single dwellinghouse and garage (in outline) on garden ground to the rear of 66 & 68 Blair Road, Coatbridge. The proposed dwellinghouse would have a fiontage to Corsewall Street. The site is zoned HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 and should be assessed in terms of the Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Developers Guide to Open Space. The site is within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area and the proposal should also be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Conservation. Six letters of objection were received details of which are contained in the attached report. Being in outline no detailed specifications have been submitted in terms of house type, materials etc. although an indicative layout has been provided and it is proposed to take access off Corsewall Street. The proposed layout provides sufficient parking and private garden space to meet the requirements of current Design Guidance for both the new and existing dwellinghouses. Control over the final configuration of the dwellinghouse, house type, window locations, materials etc, by way of a detailed application will ensure that the development will not significantly affect the residential amenity of the area subject to appropriate conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

RO 10065 5 ntry Park

Municipal Buildings Kildonan Street COATBRIDGE

36 812222 Fa.01236 431068 1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (d) the provision of drainage works; (e) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained;

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

2. That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition above, shall be made to the Planning Authority.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

3. That the development hereby permitted shall be started, either within five years of the date of this permission, or within two years of the date on which the last of the reserved matters are approved, whichever is later.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

4. That no trees within the application site shall be lopped, topped or felled and no shrubs or hedges, shall be removed from the application site, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of the visual amenity and to help preserve the character of the area.

5. That not withstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a survey of all trees and shrubs within the curtilage of the site shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Any trees to be removed shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. Any tree loss shall be offset by a scheme of replacement planting to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to give full and proper consideration to this matter in the interest of the amenity of the area.

6. That not withstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, the existing dropped kerb vehicular access shall be extended to the specification of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to achieve appropriate dropped kerb vehicular access in the interests of road safety.

7. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, a drainage facility shall be provided to prevent surface water from running on to the public road to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to prevent surface water running on to the public road in the interest of road safety.

8. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, two off street parking spaces shall be provided in the curtilage of the dwellinghouse to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure adequate off street parking provision.

R0100655 9. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, the proposed driveway shall be paved over its entire width for the first two metres.

Reason: In order to prevent deleterious materials from entering the public road.

10. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, a turning facility shall be incorporated within the application site to allow vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward gear, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward gear in the interests of road safety.

11. That notwithstanding the generalities of condition no. 1 above, the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be a maximum of one and a half storeys and shall be of traditional pitched roof design.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area and to ensure the privacy of the existing buildings.

List of Background Papers

Application forms and accompanying plans received 3 lMay 200 1. Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. Consultation response from West of Scotland Water dated 22 June 200 1. Consultation response from the Coal Authority dated 24 June 200 1. Consultation response from Transco dated 26 June 200 1. Internal consultation response from Protective Services Division Area Manager dated 27 June 2001, Internal consultation response from Transportation Manager dated 25 June 2001. Letter of objection from Mr James Green, 8 Parkview Drive received 8 June 2001. Letter of objection from Alex Glass, 6 Parkview Drive received 11 June 2001. Letter of objection from Mrs S McCrossan, 2 Parkview Drive received 14 June 2001. Letter of objection from Josephine Traynor, 4 Parkview Drive received 12 June 2001. Letter of objection from Mrs Sneddon, 10 Parkview Drive received 7 June 2001. Letter of objection from Mr John Thomson, 64a Blair Road received 8 June 2001.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812374 and ask for Gordon Liddell.

R0100655 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00655/OUT

REPORT

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application relates to the erection of a dwellinghouse and garage (in outline) on garden ground to the rear of 66 & 68 Blair Road, Coatbridge. The proposal involves combining the rear garden ground of both properties to allow a plot with a frontage to Corsewall Street. Being in outline, no specific details have been submitted in terms of house type, materials etc. although an indicative layout has been provided. The applicant is only seeking to establish the principle of a new dwellinghouse at this stage.

1.2 The submission has indicated that vehicular access to the site will be taken from the frontage to Corsewall Street over the corner of a grassed landscape strip and footway. It is proposed to site the garage to the rear of the site with the drive running adjacent to the boundary with the dwellinghouses on Parkview Drive.

1.3 The site is situated to the rear of 66 & 68 Blair Road, hemmed in by the garden ground of 64a Blair Road to the south and the rear garden boundaries of NO’S 2 - 10 Parkview Drive to the east. St Ambrose High School is located opposite on Corsewall Street. The ground level is relatively flat throughout the application site although rises up to the rear elevation of the dwellinghouses on Parkview Drive. There is a line of vegetation along the north and west boundaries including two mature birch trees, willow and some conifers. One further mature tree has some signs of disease with evidence of damage to the rear garden boundary wall caused by the proximity of the roots. It is envisaged that this may have to be removed at some time in the future. It is acknowledged that the proposal may result in the loss of some existing trees.

1.4 The site is zoned HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and should be assessed in terms of Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Developers Guide to Open Space. The site is located within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area and should therefore also be assessed against Design Guidance on Conservation.

2. CONSULATIONS

2.1 No objections have been expressed from any of the statutory consultees.

2.2 The Coal Authority have indicated that the site is within the an area where shallow workings have taken place and although ground movement from these should have by now ceased it is recommended that appropriate technical advice is taken before works are undertaken on the site.

2.3 Transco have indicated location of their plant in relation to the application site. The applicant will be advised to contact Transco accordingly.

2.4 West of Scotland Water have indicated public water and sewerage can be made available. The applicant will be advised to contact West of Scotland Water to provide details of the drainage layout and to obtain the necessary consents.

2.5 Protective Services Division Area Manager has no objection to the proposal subject to a history of past usage of the site being obtained in order to ascertain if the site has been used for any contaminative purposes, including appropriate remediation action where required. There is also a requirement to restrict hours of operation during construction of the site. This is not however material to the determination of the planning application.

2.6 The Transportation Manager has no objection to the proposed dwellinghouse subject to the following conditions

1. The existing dropped kerb vehicular access should be extended to the specification of the Planning Authority.

RO 10065 5 2. Should the driveway fall towards the carriageway, a drainage facility should be provided to prevent to prevent surface water from running onto the public road. 3. 2 parking spaces should be provided within the curtilage of the site. 4. The driveway should be paved over its entire width for the fnst 2m to prevent deleterious material from entering the public road. 5. Due to visibility restrictions existing the driveway, turning facilities should be provided within the property boundary to allow vehicles to enter and exit the property in a forward gear.

3. OBJECTIONS

3.1 6 letters of objection were received giving the following reasons:

1. The site is situated within a Conservation Area, which includes the garden ground, and a new dwellinghouse would therefore be against regulations; 2. The proposed dwellinghouse will look out of place in an established residential Area - a modem building would be out of character and spoil the appearance of the area; 3. The proposed dwellinghouse will result in a loss of space; 4. The proposed site is too confmed for the erection of a new dwellinghouse; 5. The proposed dwellinghouse will result in a loss of trees contravening Environmental Planning and Conservation; And the existing trees are protected by a Preservation Order; 6. The proposed dwellinghouse will adversely affect existing shrubbery and wildlife; 7. The proposed dwellinghouse will result in a loss of sunlight to adjacent dwellinghouses; 8. The proposed dwellinghouse and driveway will result in a loss of privacy for neighbouring properties; 9. The site has inadequate drainage for a new dwellinghouse and will result in an increased risk of flooding for the adjacent dwellinghouse; 10. Existing drainage problems in the area due to blocked drains will be further disrupted; 11. The proposed driveway will cross a public footpath; 12. The proposed driveway will conflict with school buses and snack vans, which park in the vicinity to the detriment of roadpedestrian safety; 13. The proposed access and driveway is on to a bus route and will reduce available parking for school buses leading to an increased risk of traffic accidents; 14. The proposed new driveway will increase risk of roads accidents, particularly for school pupils from St Ambrose High School and local residents; 15. The proposed development will contribute to existing traffic problems and congestion currently experienced on Corsewall Street. 16. Uncertainty as to the proposed use of the dwellinghouse; 17. The proposed driveway will result in an increase of noise nuisance and pollution to the rear of adjacent dwellinghouses; 18. Rear garden wall and patio of neighbouring property was not built to withstand vibration of traffic using the new driveway, particularly earth moving equipment and traffic during construction; 19. The proposed development will result in a loss of value to surrounding properties.

4. ASSESSMENT

4.1 This application should be assessed in terms of the Development Plan- and other material considerations. In this instance the proposed development is for a residential use within an established residential area therefore the principle of housing at this location is in line with Policy HG9 in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1.

4.2 Whilst noting that the applicant is only seeking to establish the principle of residential development on this site the Planning Authority must satisfy itself at this stage that the site can satisfactorily accommodate a dwelling unit which would sit comfortably within the site and not detract from the surrounding environment, In addition to Housing Policy HG9 the Local Plan also offers Design Guidance on Infill Housing and the Council adopted a Developers Guide to Open Space in June 1999 which gives advice on the amount of garden space which should be provided. The proposed layout meets these requirements whilst leaving enough remaining garden ground to satisfy the requirements for No’s 66 and 68 Blair Road. The site is therefore sufficient to allow a single dwellinghouse and the controls available through reserved matters and planning conditions (together with the Conservation Area status of the site) will ensure an appropriate scale of dwellinghouse, higher standard of

R0100655 desigdmaterials and the retention of existing trees where possible. Future control over window positions will also ensure there will be no significant loss of privacy for neighbouring properties.

4.3 The site has an adequate frontage to Corsewall Street. The existing properties at 66 & 68 Blair Road are 1930’s bungalow style while the Properties on Parkview Drive are more recent two storey dwellinghouses. It is envisaged that the site could accommodate no more than a 1 % storey dwelling.

4.4 The existing trees and vegetation on the site should not be removed without the written approval of the Planning Authority. A full survey should be carried out prior to any development and a strict scheme of replacement planting to offset any tree loss would be required by way of a planning condition.

4.5 In relation to points 1 - 4 of the reasons of objection, it is acknowledged that the site does fall within the Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area. However, in determining applications for development within Conservation Areas the Planning Authority should pay regard to height, scale, materials, rooflines, detailing and overall character of the proposals, and character of surrounding buildings which it is desirable to maintain and enhance. The purpose of Conservation Area designation is not to forbid changes altogether. In this respect, although the proposal will result in the loss of garden ground, there is sufficient space for all properties to meet current open space standards. Through the submission of a reserved matters application the Authority can ensure control over the design of the proposed dwellinghouse in order that it is integrated with surrounding properties. Taking into account the style of No’s 66 and 68 Blair Road and the dwellinghouses on Parkview Drive it is considered that a new build dwellinghouse of a high standard of design and finish would not look out of character in comparison to surrounding properties. While there will be a loss of garden ground for the existing dwellinghouses, the garden ground is not associated with particularly large or architecturally valuable properties, as is more often the case throughout the area. It is considered that reduction in garden size is not significant enough to merit refusal as all properties will meet current standards.

4.6 In relation to points 5 & 6 of the reasons of objection trees within Conservation Areas protected by legislation. Any consent should be conditional to a survey of all trees, with any loss to be offset by additional planting. Approval would be required for the felling of any trees and the dwellinghouse and site configuration could be altered to retain as many as possible. One tree has evidence of disease and it is likely that this would have to be felled at some time in the future. On balance, it is considered that additional planting in this instance can offset potential tree loss.

4.7 In relation to points 7 & 8 of the reasons of objection it is considered that the proposed dwellinghouse will not result in a significant loss of sunlight or privacy to neighbouring properties. Window positions can be restricted to front and rear elevations to avoid direct overlooking. The rest of the ground will remain as garden space, which is no different to the current situation. It is also considered that loss of sunlight will not be significant enough to merit refusal of the proposal. With the new dwellinghouse situated to the west any loss of sunlight to properties on Parkview Drive will be in the late afternoon & evening and will only affect rear garden ground. It is considered unreasonable to recommend refusal on this basis.

4.8 In relation to points 10 & 11 of the reasons of objection West of Scotland Water have indicated public water and sewerage can be made available. The applicant will be advised to contact West of Scotland Water to provide details of the drainage layout and to obtain the necessary consents.

4.9 In relation to points 12 - 16 of the reasons of objection the Transportation Manager has no objections to the proposal, subject to appropriate conditions. It is not envisaged that an additional driveway at this location will significantly detract from road or pedestrian safety, or contribute to traffic or congestion problems on Corsewall Street. It is noted that the driveway would have to cross an existing strip of grass and the applicant would have to gain permission or acquire the land in order for this to be achieved.

4.10 In relation to point 17 of the reasons of objection the Planning Permission relates only to the principle of the erection of a dwellinghouse at this location. Any other use would require a separate planning application and this would be assessed in accordance with the relevant policies in the Local Plan.

RO 100655 4.1 1 Points 18 and 19 are not considered to offer sufficient justification for the refhal of the proposal as they relate to temporary nuisance and not the development in general. Construction traffic and noise nuisance is obviously a worry for adjacent residents, nonetheless these factors are not material to the determining of the planing application. In relation to potential damage to the boundary wall it is clearly the duty of the developer to ensure the development can be carried out without damage to neighbouring properties. In terms of increased noise nuisance and pollution as a result of the new driveway it is considered unreasonable that this would adversely affect neighbouring properties to a significant level.

4.12 In relation to the final point of objection there is no evidence to suggest the proposed dwellinghouse would reduce the value of adjacent dwellinghouse. It is considered that the only loss in value would be to No’s 66 & 68 Blair Road, under ownership of the applicant, due to the reduction in garden size.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1 On balance it is considered that the proposed dwellinghouse meets current open space standards, has an appropriate frontage and can achieve adequate access and off street parking. It is considered that the application site can adequately accommodate a dwellinghouse and control over scale, design, external materials, window position etc can be retained through Reserved Matters to ensure no adverse affects for neighbouring properties and the area as a whole. Having regard to all the above matters the proposal is considered acceptable from a planning viewpoint and is therefore recommended for approval subject to appropriate conditions.

R01006SS Application No. C/O 1/00686/FUL Date registered 12th June 2001 APPLICANT MR & MRS ANDREW MCDOUGALL, 109A AITCHISON STREET, AIRDRIE

Agent Construction Design Associates, 6 Church Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3EB DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSE AND FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY LOCATION PLOT ADJACENT TO (HILLTOP) NO 1 COMMONHEAD AVENUE AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 6NT

Ward No. 42 Grid Reference 275861 666397

File Reference CIPLIAIC648IDBILR

Site History Planning permission granted on 8 April 1988, for erection of dwellinghouse and double garage (in outline) now lapsed (Ref. 98/00084/OUT)

Development Plan Monklands District Local Plan 199 1

Policy HG9 Housing

Contrary to No Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection The Coal Authority, Scottish Power, Transco and West of Scotland Water Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours One

Newspaper Not required Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the erection of a detached 1'h storey dwellinghouse in the ground adjacent to 1 Commonhead Avenue, Airdrie. Planning permission was previously granted for the same site, in outline, on 8 April 1988 but not progressed to implementation. One letter of representation was received details of which are included in the attached report. There were however no objections received fiom consultees. The house is designed in sympathy with the surrounding properties and subject to the proposed conditions should not adversely impact on the amenity of adjoining residents.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

R0100686 Football Pitch

Football Pitch 2. 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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

J. That before the development hereby permitted is occupied, all the fences, or walls, as approved under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be erected.

Reason: In the interest of privacy and visual amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

5. That before the development hereby permitted is occupied, all the parking and manoeuvring areas 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 shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

6. That before the development hereby permitted is occupied a 2 metre wide footway and drop kerb access shall be constructed along the frontage of the proposed dwellinghouse site, in accordance with the specifications of the Roads Authority and as described in the Roads Guidelines published by the said Roads Authority.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

7. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a site plan shall be submitted indicating the exact position of the western site boundary.

Reason: To define the permission.

List of Background Papers

- Application forms and plans submitted on 16 June 200 1. - Monklands District Local Plan 199 1. - Letter of representation received from Mr. James McCloskey, 3 Commonhead Avenue, Airdrie ML6 6NT received 19 June 200 1. - Consultation Response from West of Scotland Water received 27 June 200 1. - Consultation Response from The Coal Authority received 28 June 200 1. - Consultation Response from Transco received 28 June 2001. - Consultation Response from Scottish Power received 2 July 2001. - Consultation Response from Transportation Manager received 5 June 200 1.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812372 and ask for Mr. Baxter.

R01006S6 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00686/FUL

REPORT

1. APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application relates to the erection of a detached 1% storey dwellinghouse in the ground adjacent to 1 Commonhead Avenue, Airdrie. Commonhead Avenue is a private road. The position of the house is set back from No. 1 in line with the properties to the east.

1.2 Planning consent was previously granted in outline for the same site on 8 April 1988. This has subsequently lapsed prior to the submission of reserved matters. The house is designed in sympathy with the surrounding properties in that it has traditional high pitched roof and dormers and is in line with the terms of the previous outline permission. There is sufficient space shown for parking and turning of two cars.

1.3 The site is zoned HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991,

2. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

2.1 Scottish Power, Transco and West of Scotland Water have no objections to the proposal.

2.2 The Coal Authority has indicated some workings within the area although all movements associated should now have ceased the applicant should seek technical advice prior to the commencement of any works. If permission is granted an advisory note will be added to inform the applicant of the situation.

3.1 The Transportation Manager has no objections subject to the formation of a drop kerb access and footway along the frontage of the site.

2.3 One letter of representation related to the location plan supplied during neighbour notification, which did not correspond to those submitted to the Council.

4. OBSERVATIONS

4.1 In terms of the guidance on infill development associated with policy HG9 the proposed development is not regarded as backland development as it has a street frontage and the proposed building is in line with No. 3 Commonhead Avenue. It also meets the requirements relating to garden sizes and also the Developers Guide to open space. The proposed house is located less than the normal 18 metres from the rear of 1 Commonhead Avenue however it is considered that this will not result in a significant loss of amenity to either the occupiers of the flats or the future owner of the proposed house as both properties will have oblique views of the other.

4.2 In terms of the letter of representation it appears that the agent has supplied a copy of what was the original outline consent location plan to the neighbours. Although the boundary shown is slightly different from the application plans submitted I do not consider that it is significant in determining the application as the adjoining neighbours have been given the opportunity to view the detailed drawings. However, for the avoidance of doubt I have recommended a condition to ensure that the boundary is defined before commencement of works.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1 In conclusion I consider that the proposed dwellinghouse meets the criteria set out in the previous outline planning permission and that the detail design is appropriate for this infill site. Subject therefore to the proposed conditions the design and siting of this dwellinghouse will not affect the amenity of this quiet private street.

R0100686 Application No. C/O 1/00728/FUL Date registered 2 July 2001 APPLICANT LADBROKES, 28 LA PORTE PRECINCT, GRANGEMOUTH, FK3 8BG

Agent Dennis Gray Associates, 5 Skye, St. Leonards, East Kilbride, G74 2BX DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE FROM LICENSED BETTING OFFICE TO HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY LOCATION 53-55 WOODSIDE STREET COATBRIDGE LANARKSHIRE ML5 5NP

Ward No. 40 Grid Reference 271930663929

File Reference C/PL/CTW9000053000/CM/KH

Site History 81330 Extension to Betting Shop - Granted September 1981

Development Plan Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by the following policies:

COM5 Local Shops COM714 Upgrade Woodside Street Centre

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours Two including a petition with 39 signatories

Newspaper Advertisement Three

COMMENTS Planning permission is being sought for a change of use of a vacant betting office to hot food takeaway. There are significant traffic safety concerns with the proposal due to the adjacent busy and restricted distributor road. The late hours opening of the hot food takeaway would result in a loss of amenity. Taken together the proposal is considered to be unacceptable. Further details are contained in the accompanying report.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the following reasons:

1. That the proposed hot food takeaway would result in an increase in on-street parking on a busy distributor road that is already subject to a Traffic Regulation Order that prohibits parking at all times between Monday to Saturday

2. That the proposed hot food takeaway would result in a loss of amenity to adjacent residents due to increased levels of activity late at night due to the required opening hours.

R0100728 - I ADDITIONAL OBJECTORS ; Q3 COUNCILLOR THOMAS MAGINNIS v & PETITION CONTAINING 39 NAMES ADDRESSES "J -_ t9

-~ ______~ .. ...~. __ roduce by Eepartmdent of Planning and Environment PLANNING APPLICATION NO: C/01/00728/E'UL NORTH Central Division -* Municipal Buildings CHANGE OF USE FROM LICENSED BETTING OFFICE #=I LANARKSHIRE Kildonan Street TO HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY AT 53/55 WOODSIDE STREET, .'

Application form and plans Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 Consultation response from NLC Transportation Manager dated 27 July 200 1 Consultation response from NLC Protective Services Division dated 24 July 200 1 Two letters of objection from Councillor T Maginnis received 13 July, 24 July 2001 Letter and petition from Caroline Toal and co-signatories cio 64 Woodside Street, Coatbridge Letter of objection from Ian Ferrier Chairman, Old Monkland Residents Association, 16 Torriden Street, Coatbridge, received 3 1 July 200 1 Letter of objection from Sneddon and Son, Solicitors on hehalf of Mr & Mrs G B Lyall, 238 Queensfeny Road, Edinburgh received 22 June 200 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812376 and ask for Colin Marshall.

R0100728 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00728/FUL

REPORT

1. PROPOSAL AND SITE

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for the change of use of a vacant betting shop (Class 2 use) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis). The applicant has advised the takeaway would operate from 12.00 noon - 1 1 .OOpm Monday to Saturday and from 5.00pm to 11.00pm on Sundays. The submitted plans do not indicate any external alterations to the building frontage however it is envisaged that should planning permission be granted some form of advertisement would be erected. This would need to be assessed under cover of a separate application for advertisements. The submitted plans indicate that a flue would be installed to the rear of the building with a vertical discharge cowl extended approximately 1200mm above the eaves level of the roof. Internally an existing counter area would be extended to accommodate a separate food preparation area. Existing customer toilet facilities would be altered to provide staff toilets. An existing staff room would be used as a store.

1.2 The property is located on the ground floor of a two storey tenement building located to the east side of Woodside Street, Coatbridge. The property forms part of the local shopping area the main part of which lies to the west side of Woodside Street. The other ground floor use comprises a convenience store with 3 flatted dwellinghouses occupying the lStfloor.

1.3 The shop is situated close to the junction of Woodside Street and Mitchell Street and the site frontage has pedestrian guard rails installed to prevent or discourage on-street parking. Woodside Street is used as a local distributor road that is subject to waiting restriction at all times between Monday to Saturday.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The application site is located within an area covered by policy COM5 which identifies the site and the surrounding commercial area as a Local Shopping Centre. Policy COM7/4 identifies this area for improvement.

3. CONSULTATIONS

3.1 Internal consultations with other functions of the Planning and Environment Department indicate no particular concerns from the Protective Services Division. However, the Transportation Manager opposes the proposal on traffic safety grounds.

3.2 Specifically the Transportation Manager has confirmed that Woodside Street is a local distributor road that is subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). This effectively prohibits all on-street parking at any time between Monday to Saturday. In addition it is noted the applicant has no control over any land on which customers could wait or allow service vehicles to park or manoeuvre. The site frontage has pedestrian guardrails erected to restrict pedestrian movement in the vicinity of the Woodside Street and Mitchell Street road junction and only the first 2 metres of the footway is adopted for maintenance. Given these circumstances the Transportation Manager has recommended the application be refused as there is no off-street provisions identified for customers/service vehicles. As such the resulting on- street parking by potential customers and service vehicles would contravene the TRO and would inhibit vehicular movement at the Woodside StreetiMitchell Street junction. This would be to the detriment of road safety and therefore, the proposal should be resisted.

4. REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 Following neighbour notification and press advertisement, three letters of objection and one petition objecting to the proposal were received. The main points raised can be fairly summarised as follows:

a) There is a lack of parking facilities for customers. b) Woodside Street is a busy road. c> The proposed use would result in annoyance to neighbours.

R0100728 5. ASSESSMENT

5.1 The principle consideration in determining a planning application is the Development Plan and any other material considerations. As noted above the site is located within the identified local shopping area where the Council is generally supportive of Class 1 and 2 uses. I would accept that the proposal should not be rejected purely on this basis as a local shopping area may be expected to accommodate a mix of commercial uses including hot food takeaways. This notwithstanding, the traffic safety matters noted by the Transportation Manager are material and are significant enough to suggest that planning permission be refused.

5.2 The objectors raise similar concerns regarding the impact the proposal would have on traffic safety at the vicinity and I would accept these concerns are valid. I would also contend that neighbours would suffer a loss of amenity as the hours of opening would exceed that of the former betting office. (The former betting office closed at 5.30pm with the occasional late opening to 9.00pm to cover late racing events. The adjacent shop closes at 5.30pm but is open to 8.00pm on Saturdays). I would however accept that nuisance from extraneous smells may not arise provided an effective flue could be installed. This aspect was not a concern to Protective Services and no objection was received from the owner of the upper flats. These owners were notified by recorded delivery in accordance with the terms of Policy Com 10 Hot Food Shops/Restaurants.

5.4 Following consideration of the material factors I would conclude the following. Whilst the premises are located within an identified local shopping centre, where such an area may be expected to support a mix of commercial uses there are other material factors that taken together suggest the proposal is unacceptable. Firstly, the traffic safety impact noted by the Transportation Manager and objectors. The adjacent road is a busy distributor route, is subject to waiting restrictions and the premises are close to a busy road junction. There are no nearby or obvious parking places that customers would use and it is likely customers would park near the proposed takeaway to the detriment of traffic safety. I accept that with an appropriate flue that cooking smells may be controlled, however, due to the increased late opening hours over and above the former betting shop and adjacent shop that noise nuisance would have an impact on the existing amenity levels. Given these factors it is my view the proposal is unacceptable both on road safety terms and on amenity grounds. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be refused.

RO 100728 Application No. C10 1/00736/FUL Date registered 20June2001 APPLICANT MITCHELLS AMUSEMENTS, 7 CALLENDAR ROAD, FALKIRK

Agent J W Interiors, 33 Ingleston Avenue, Denny, FK6 6QW DEVELOPMENT USE OF SHOP AS AMUSEMENT CENTRE LOCATION 99 MAIN STREET COATBRIDGE LANARKSHIRE ML5 3EL

Ward No. 34 Grid Reference 273375 665080

File Reference C/PL/CTM03 0099lCMLR

Site History 88393 Erection of Illuminated Fascia Sign, Granted 1 September 1988 88139 Change of Use of Cafe to Licensed Betting Office, Granted May 1988

Development Plan Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by Policies:

COM 4 Secondary (Retail) Core Areas ENV 1511 Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Town Centre Initiative Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours One

Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS Planning permission is being sought for a change of use of an existing betting shop to a gaming centre at 99 Main Street, Coatbridge. Whilst the proposal conforms to the terms of the existing development plan I have concluded that there are other material considerations i.e. (the Council investment programme in town centre improvement works) that merit a recommendation to refuse planning permission in this instance.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the reason that the proposed amusement centre, being non-retail in use, would be contrary to the aims of the Council's Town centre investment programme which seeks to improve the town centre's attractiveness to potential visitors and retail investors.

R0100736 lhe prmlsnion Ofthe Conlmllerof her MqesNn List of Background Papers

Application Form, and Plans and Supporting letter dated 23 July 200 1 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 NPPG8 Town Centre and Retailing Coatbridge Town Centre Improvement BriefBcheme April 2000 Letter of objection from Woods & CO Solicitors, 97 Main Street, Coatbridge received 3 July 2001 Consultation response from Town Centre Initiative, Dalziel Workspace, Mason Street, Motherwell received 3,6 July 2001

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812376 and ask for Colin Marshall.

R0100736 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00736/FUL

REPORT

1. SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSAL

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for a change of use of an existing betting shop (Class 2) to a gaming centre at 99 Main Street, Coatbridge. The premises form part of a two storey terraced row of mixed commercial uses situated to the north side of Main Street, which is pedestrianised.

1.2 There would be no significant alterations to the shopfront apart from perhaps an alteration to the exterior fascia panel (no details provided) however an internal display window would be formed with screen planters provided at the doorway entrance. Internally a total of 73 no gaming machines with prizes would be provided. There was no information provided as age limit of customers, however it is envisaged that as with most gaming centres of this type, patrons would be over 18 years old.

1.3 In support of the application, the application has advised that the proposed use is a similar type of use to the existing betting shop i.e it has similar hours of operation, similar customer profile and visited as often as a betting shop. The betting office would be giving up its license therefore the proposal would not increase the number of gaming establishments in the town. The applicant considers there is no basis at all in land use planning terms for the refusal of the replacement of one non-retail use by another very similar non-retail use. In addition, the local plan would not support a refusal and the applicant cannot see any material circumstances that would be sufficient to overturn the provisions of the development plan. The applicant further states that amusement centres are very common uses throughout town centres in Scotland. It is claimed they add, not detract, to the attraction of a town centre and that a town centre without two or three amusement centres are at a disadvantage compared to other centres. The applicant has submitted information on comparable town centres which demonstrate that most have more than one amusement centre however no information was provided to correlate commercial viability with centre numbers. The applicant has surveyed the surrounding business uses and considers that non-retail uses are not a barrier to retail success in Main Street.

1.4 Town Centre Improvement Scheme

Being in the town centre the premises fall within an area currently the subject of the Councils’ town centre improvement programme for Coatbridge. This programme, which commenced last year, set out to provide a quality shopping environment for shoppers and retailers. The overall aim is to encourage more people to use Coatbridge town centre and increase the town’s attractiveness to potential visitors and investors. The improvement scheme will represent an investment in excess of &lmby the Council in partnership with other agencies.

2. PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT

2.1 The proposals require to be assessed under the relevant policies of the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. Also of relevance are: the Emerging Structure Plan, The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000; A finalised alteration to the Local Plan prepared in 1996 but not subsequently adopted and Government advice on the location of amusement centres contained in National Planning Policy Guideline 8. “Town Centres and Retailing”(revised 1998.)

2.2 National Policy

National Planning Policy Guidance on Town Centre and Retailing (NPPGS) is of relevance to the consideration of the proposal. It is acknowledged that depending on the type of facility proposed, amusement centres can cause noise and disturbance particularly with the open front type favoured at traditional seaside resorts. The guidance suggests they are most appropriately sited in secondary shopping areas or in areas of mixed commercial developments. They are unlikely to be accepted in primary shopping areas, close to housing, or near schools, places of worship, hospitals and hotels, or where they are likely to affect amenity adversely, especially in conservation areas. They may also be inappropriate below flatted property as the amusement centre might cause noise. It accepts that amusement centre types vary and local plans should give appropriate locational guidance with each case being considered on their own merits. The key element is to ensure there would be no significant loss of

R0100736 amenity as a result of the development. The guidance also suggests appropriate conditions to minimise an amusement centre’s impact by limiting opening hours, providing noise insulation and self-closing doors and prohibiting of external loudspeakers. The guidance also notes that where proposals offer amusement with prize machines these centres require a permit from local authority under the Gaming Act 1968 before they can operate. The guidance advises that planning and licensing are two separate control regimes intended to address separate issues. Planning applications should be considered on their own merits.

2.3 Strategic Policy

(a) The approved Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995, Policy RET 1 states that the regional development strategy requires that the existing shopping centres be sustained and improved through encouraging new investment in retailing to be directed to them in preference over out of centre locations. Coatbridge is considered as a Tier 3 Shopping Centre within the Regional Shopping hierarchy to which Policy RET 1 relates.

(b) The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan (emerging structure plan) will replace the existing Strathclyde Plan. One of the main aims of the new plan is to sustain and enhance the built environment through the re-use of vacant, derelict and under used land and buildings. The plan also aims to provide guidance on locational preferences for new developments, and suggests any shopping, leisure, office and other town centre proposals should be located where there is a choice of transport and would not be car dependent.

2.4 Local Plan Policy

The Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The application site lies within a secondary retail core area (Policy COM 4) which allows a range of mixed use proposals subject to other policies in the plan. In particular, Policy COM 11 accepts bad neighbour uses in Secondary (Retail) Core Areas provided there are no anticipated adverse effects on the amenity of local residents. The application site also is located within Blairhill and Dunbeth Conservation Area, therefore, any proposed change to the shopfront would require to meet the Council’s design guidance on conservation.

3. CONSULTATIONS

3.1 Town Centre Initiatives consultation response was generally supportive;

a) Town Centre Initiative strive to ensure town centres operate in a manner that ensures viability, and as part of this strategy would prefer to see all units occupied and operating well. b) Town Centre Initiative would prefer to see this site occupied on a Class 1 basis however, should this not be feasible any other type of use is preferable. c) The introduction of amusement arcade to town centre is something, which will always draw comment, some of which will be less than favourable. In some North Lanarkshire town centres such facilities do operate on a successful basis. This is mainly due to the proper management, supervision and control of such facilities.

4. REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 The proposal raised one letter of representation following the prescribed neighbour notification and advertisement in the local press.

4.2 A letter of objection was received from Woods and Co. (Solicitors), 97 Main Street, Coatbridge. The following matters were raised :-

a) The gaming centre would lead to increased level of noise to the detriment of amenity. The existing betting shop use already causes noise problems and this amusement centre would exacerbate this. b) The proposed use is non-retail which is contrary to the aims of the Council to attract shopping facilities to Main Street. c) The gaming centre would be contrary to the proposed improvement programme for Coatbridge Town Centre.

RO 100736 d) A gaming centre located on this prominent part of Main Street may discourage investment by potential retailers. e) The Councils reasons for refusing planning permission for an amusement centre at 103 Main Street, Coatbridge (C/O 1/000078/FUL) is relevant to this proposal. f, There is already an existing problem at this area of Main Street and to the rear of the property with youths gathering, causing noise and disturbance. The proposal would make this situation worse.

5. ASSESSMENT

5.1 The above mentioned structure plan policies are noted and the main aim of these is to protect and support existing town centre from significant out of town developments which may undermine the viability of the existing centres. The proposal involves a change of use within an existing town centre and as such I consider this is not at odds with the other wider strategic issues on retailing.

5.2 The application site is located within a secondary retail core area and is covered by Policy COM 4 which states “within the secondary (retail) Core Area of Airdrie and Coatbridge, the Council will support shopping and related uses (Class 1,2 and 3) (e.g. Buildings, Solicitors and Estate Agents) subject to other policies in this Plan (see also COM 10 and 11)”.

5.3 Local Plan Policy COM 11 (Social, Entertainment and Commercial “Bad Neighbour” Uses) is applicable in this instance. This states “The Council will accept the development of Social, Entertainment and Commercial “bad neighbour” uses in secondary (Retail) Core Areas and on the upper floors of retail Core areas subject to other policies in this plan, and where there is no anticipated adverse effect on the amenity of local residents”.

5.4 I consider it is appropriate to assess the proposal under the terms of COM 4 and COM 11. The secondary retail core areas reflect areas of mixed uses including shop, offices, hot food shops, and other social entertainment uses. An Amusement Centre is considered to be a “bad neighbour” entertainment facility. The proposal is not considered to be contrary to the development plan. There is no anticipated adverse effect on the amenity of local residents because there are no residents in the vicinity of the premises. The premises are located within the conservation area and although no shop front alterations are proposed an appropriate fascia panel design could be achieved to meet conservation guidelines. Therefore in policy terms the proposal is acceptable.

5.5 Government Guidance (National Planning Policy Guidance NPPG8) recognises the positive contribution to town centre of certain non-retail uses, including leisure uses such as that proposed. The guidance suggests these provide diversity within town centres and support their vitality and viability. This said, the guidance also suggests these are better sited away from prime shopping streets and specifically should not be detrimental to the amenity of conservation areas. The application site is located within a secondary core area although it faces onto a prime shopping street. Given the locational and policy factors I would conclude the guidance is neutral in relation to the proposal.

5.6 The property has been used as a betting shop since 1987 and this proposal seeks planning permission for another non-retail use. Whilst the property is located within a COM4 (Secondary Core Area) it fronts onto the principal shopping street in Coatbridge where the Council wishes to encourage new Class 1 uses through its on-going investment programme. This site has the potential to contribute to the retail function of the town centre and I would suggest the current proposal be resisted at least until the positive benefits of the Councils improvement scheme i.e. that of attracting retail investment have been allowed to develop.

5.7 In consideration of the type of amusement centre proposed it is noted that the Gaming Centre would have controlled access, self-closing doors and could be fitted with appropriate sound insulation. (Further details would need to be submitted). It is envisaged that no one under 18 would be allowed access and internally gaming machines would be limited to 73 amusement with prize machines. This type of facility would be similar to the amusement centre which operates at 46 Main Street, Coatbridge. This appears to operate on a successful basis and no significant amenity issues are evident. I would therefore accept that the amusement centre could be managed in an appropriate manner with possibly no adverse impact on amenity.

R0100736 5.8 Turning to the representations and consultations’ response I would offer the following comments.

5.9 Town Centre Initiatives are generally supportive of the proposal. They assume appropriate conditions can be applied to ensure the centre is properly designed and managed whilst they had no objection they would prefer to see this unit occupied by a shop. As indicated above, such a unit may attract retail interest once the council improvements programme is allowed to develop.

5.10 With regard to the letter of objection from Woods and CO Solicitors 97 Main Street, Coatbridge:

a) Any noise relating to an adjacent use would be a matter for Environmental Services to investigate. b) I agree the proposal being non-retail in use would not accord with the aims of the Councils Town Centre investment programme which seeks to improve the town centres attractiveness to potential visitors and retail investors. c) The addition of an amusement centre at this site may not in my view discourage other retail investors to the town centre however the Council would prefer to see principal shopping stores occupied by retail investors. d) Whilst each application requires to be considered under its own merits I consider the material factor in this previous case (planning refusal CiO 1/00078/FUL) is similar to this current proposal. e) I note the objectors concern over levels of anti-social behaviour near their offices, however such activity is matter for the police to control. The proposed use may not have a detrimental impact on existing levels of amenity provided it was well managed.

5.11 With regard to the applicants supporting statement I would offer the following comment. Whilst I am prepared to accept that betting offices and amusement centres broadly provide similar facilities (i.e gambling) the latter can be more intensive and can have detrimental impact on amenity, thus the planning regulations consider the use to be sui generis. The issue over licensing is a matter for the appropriate Licensing Committee however in planning terms any decision to grant planning permission would constitute a change of use. Whilst there would be no net loss of a retail unit the proposal does not accord with the aims of the Councils Town Centre Improvement Programme. As noted above I see this as a significant material factor in my assessment.

5.12 I note the submitted comparable statistics which indicate the number of amusement centres found in a range of towns although this does not correlate amusement centre numbers with perceived commercial success. I accept amusement centres can contribute to the viability of town centres but consider they should be located away from principle shopping street as noted in NPPG8 (refer paragraphs 5.5 above). Whilst a mix of non-retail and retail uses may not be detrimental to retail success the Council considers the existing position could be improved by encouraging retail use to establish itself in the principle shopping street. It seeks to achieve this through the improvement programme.

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 It is accepted that the proposal generally accords with the development plan and with the general aim of national guidance, however it is my view that there is a further material consideration that merits refusal of planning permission. The Council have recently undertaken a comprehensive town centre environmental improvement programme that will be implemented over a three year period. This represents an investment in excess of &lm and the overall aim is to encourage more people to visit Coatbridge Town Centre and increase Coatbridge’s attractiveness to potential visitors and investors. Whilst the merits in attracting, retail complementary uses to town centres are supported by national guidance these are better located away from principal shopping streets. It is my view that within principal shopping streets the underpinning function should be that of retail. The application site, although located in a designated COM 4 area faces onto Main Street and in my view should be well placed to attract retail interest. The on-going investment programme by the Council will produce a high quality streetscape and reflect a confidence in towns future ability to attract new and retain existing businesses. I therefore consider the Council should resist this proposal to replace one non-retail use with another at this part of Main Street. This would allow time for the town centre improvements to be realised, by attracting potential retail interests to the town centre. I would therefore recommend that planning permission be refused.

R0100736 Application No. CiO 1100747iOUT Date registered 25th June 2001 APPLICANT MR & MRS ROBERT MCLEAN, 60 COATBRIDGE ROAD, GLENMAVIS, ML6 ONS

Agent Robert G Lang, 25 Bellevue Crescent, Ayr, KA7 2DP DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (IN OUTLINE) LOCATION 60 COATBRIDGE ROAD GLENMAVIS AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 ONJ

Ward No. 45 Grid Reference 274826 667279

File Reference CIPLIGMC520IDBILR

Site History Planning consent previously granted for erection of new deckhalcony & alteration to dwellinghouse (97/5 16) and for dormer extension to dwellinghouse (83i215)

Development Plan Monklands District Local Plan 199 1

Policy HG9 Housing

Contrary to No Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Transco, The Coal Authority, West Of Scotland Water Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours Three

Newspaper Not required Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the erection of a dwellighouse, in outline, within the side garden of no. 60 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis. Following consultation and neighbour notification 3 letters of objection were received details of which are enclosed in the attached report. In addition there is concern in terms of road safety over the proposed vehicular access onto Coatbridge Road and the parking and maneuvering areas within the site. In assessing this application Housing poIicy for existing residential areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the associated Design Guide Infill Housing should be considered. This policy and guidance indicates that the Council is in favour of infill housing where the proposal does not pose serious problems for road safety or have a negative effect on the levels of amenity for adjacent existing or proposed houses. In this instance the site has a narrow frontage and would be served by a substandard shared vehicular access. As such I consider that both traffic safety and the existing street scene would be adversely affected by the erection of a house on this site.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the following reasons:

1. That the proposed dwellinghouse would have a substandard width, shared access driveway which would compromise road safety on an unrestricted section of a classified road.

R0100747 Produced by Department Of Planning and Environment ; Central Division PLANNING APPLICATION NO C/ 0 1/ 0 07 4 7 /OUT

and may lead 10 prosewton or civil proceedings i OS Licence LA 09041L No further copies may be made-_. 2. That the proposed dwellinghouse is contrary to the guidance for infill housing in Policy HG9 of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that the width of the plot on which it would be located is too narrow in relation to nearby detached house plots.

List of Background Papers

Application Forms and Plans received 25 June 200 1 Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Consultation response from Transco received 4 July 2001 Letter of objection from Malcolm Watt, “Strathyre” 49 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis received 2 July 200 1 Letter of objection from Alex Ewan, 47 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis received 9 July 200 1 Letter of objection from Flora Lamont, 62 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis received 9 July 2001 Consultation response from The Coal Authority received 5 July 2001 Consultation response from West Of Scotland Water received 6 July 200 1 Consultation response from Transportation Manager received 10 July 2001

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812372 and ask for Mr. Baxter

RO 100747 APPLICATION NO. C/01/00747/OUT

REPORT

1. APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application relates to the erection of a dwellighouse, in outline, within the side garden of no. 60 Coatbridge Road, Glenmavis. The applicant proposes a shared driveway that is 3metres wide and a dwellinghouse that is 5.5 metre wide. The width of the house is consistent with that of nearby semi- detached properties.

1.2 The site falls away from the road towards the rear of the site and currently has a detached house that is around 8.5 metre wide and a substantial garden of 19m wide x 33m long approximately.

1.3 The site is zoned HG9 Housing policy for existing residential areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the proposal should be assessed in terms of this policy and associated guidance on infill housing.

2. CONSULTATION RESPONSES AND REPRESENTATIONS

2.1 Following consultees have no objections to the proposal: Transco, The Coal Authority, West of Scotland Water.

2.2 The Transportation Manager has indicated driveway of at least 4.5m should be provided along with parking and turning facilities within the curtilage of the existing and proposed house plots. Each plot should have two car parking spaces..

2.3 Three letters objection have been received referring to the following points;

1. The erection of a house at this location will affect daylight and sunlight to the lounge and bedroom windows of the adjoining property. This would be an increased problem as the land has been raised in the past without planning consent; 2. There is a pattern of development, consistency of materials, building width and design character to the buildings between 60 and 68 Coatbridge Road that would be affected by a narrow modern infill building; 3. The shared access is narrow and due to the unrestricted speed limit at this point the vehicles entering and leaving the site would be a traffic hazard; and 4. The building of a house at this point would affect the views that the residents currently enjoy.

3. OBSERVATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

3.1 In assessing this proposal Policy HG9 Housing policy for existing residential areas in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and the associated Design Guidance Infill Housing indicate the following; “In some residential areas there is scope to build additional houses within the gardens of existing houses or on cleared sites or to sub-divide houses. However, the construction of houses or flats on such sites can pose serious problems of road safety, or have a negative affect on levels of amenity for adjacent existing, or proposed houses. The Council in accepting the potential problems often associated with these “infill” or “backland” developments consider it necessary to set out a policy which establishes the criteria within which such proposals will be assessed.

(G) In general ‘‘inJil1” and “backland” housing development will not be acceptable to the Council where such sites do not have a road frontage for both existing and proposed houses or where such development would result in two dwellings sharing the same private road or driveway.

Suitable proposals must also conform to the Council’s Development Control Advice ’’

3.2 In this instance the Design Guide Infill Housing indicates 4 general principles that are relevant; 1. Will the site for the new house be adequate for the house and private garden? 2. Will the new house harm the character or amenity of an established area?

RO 100747 3. Will the development have adverse affects on the surrounding properties, particularly any original house on the site, by loss of garden, privacy or sunlight? and 4. Are the vehicle access and parking arrangements satisfactory?

3.3 The proposed plot is part of the large garden of a detached property. The adjoining properties are of similar age, materials and design although 62-68 Coatbridge Road are semi-detached. While these semis are only 5 metres wide, when viewed in tandem they look very substantial. I consider that the building form between 60 and 70 Coatbridge Road provides a valuable visual gateway of substantial houses to the village of Glenmavis. The proposal to insert a modern building that is inconsistent with the existing building mass would not be acceptable.

3.4 A minimum width 4.5m wide driveway with associated parking and turning facilities is required to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site safely. As the site is located along an unrestricted section of the B803, the speed and number of vehicles would require the provision of a very safe access. I do not consider that such an access could be provided. In addition, a plot width of 4m would not be appropriate in this street scene.

3.5 In terms of the points raised in the letters of objection only point 4 would not be considered a material consideration. In terms of the daylight and sun light issues it is difficult to assess the impact on the adjoining property as the application is in outline. If the application were to proceed to reserve matters then this matter would be addressed.

4. CONCLUSION

4.1 In conclusion Policy HG9 and associated guidance indicates that the Council is in favour of infill housing where the proposal does not pose serious problems of road safety or have a negative effect on the levels of amenity for adjacent existing or proposed houses. In this instance the site concerned causes problems for both. I therefore recommend that the permission is refused for the reasons stated above.

R0100747 Application No. S/O 1/00 167/FUL Date registered 9th February 200 1 APPLICANT SCOTLAND AUTO TRADER, 14 DALZELL DRIVE, MOTHERWELL ML17DA Agent Ian Keachie, 72 North Orchard Street, Motherwell DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AND FORMATION OF CAR PARK LOCATION 14 DALZELL DRIVE, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 12 Grid Reference 276077655841

File Reference S/PL/B/12/2( 156)/JL/LG

Site History Planning consent was granted on 28/6/99 for proposed temporary extension to office building (expired 2/6/0 1) (ref no. S/99/0047 l/FUL). Planning consent was granted on 10/8/99 for Felling of six self seeded small trees within TPO area. (ref no. S/99/00859/TPO).

Development Plan Secondary Coininercial Area on Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection North Lanarkshire Council Coinmunity Services, Coiiservation and Greeiiing Manager No Objection West of Scotland Water Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours One letter of Petition from Dalzell Area Residents Association Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicants seek planning consent for alterations and extension to existing office building and formation of a car park at 14 Dalzell Drive, Motherwell. Part of the plans involve a new access being formed, off tlie private road linking Dalzell Drive with Motherwell Football Club’s stadium and training pitch. Fourteen additional car parking spaces will be provided at the rear of the premises, which involves tlie removal of trees within the designated TPO area. One letter of objectioii has been received froin the local Resident’s Association.

The Associations objection and my comments thereon may be summarised as follows:-

0 tlie removal of the trees will materially affect the skyline; -1 -1 I I U 1

Playing Field Playing Field

Planning Application No S/01/00167/FUL Produced by Depaitment Of Planning and Environment Proposed Alterations, Extension to Existing Office Building Southern O1~1sion 303 Brandon Street and Formation of Car Park MOTHERWELL , MLI IRS 14 Dalzell Drive, Motherwell Reproduced lrom the Ordnance Survey mapping wlh ~ A Ihe permlas~on01 the Controller 01 her Malestyr TeIephone016?d302100 FBX 01698 302101 1:1250 Sl&llonep/ Ofnce 0 Crown copyright I Unaulhoiisedand may lead reproductionto plOPeCYllOn inlmger or civil proceedings Crown copyright OS Licence LA 09041L Objection received from Dalzell Residents Association

~ ~ , ~ ... ~ , 0 increased traffic flow will add further traffic to an already overburdened road;

Comment 0 tlie original application lias been amended, to the effect that there will not be a gap in the skyline as a result of the roadworks associated with the applicant’s extension. There will be some trees removed as part of these works, however, it should be borne in mind that tlie formation of a further access and additional car parking will benefit the immediate traffic network. 0 It is not anticipated that there will be any further traffic visiting the Auto-Trader premises. The extension is to improve current staff working conditions. The area of floor space is increasing by some 200 square metres in total. There will be no net increase in number of staff, therefore any current traffic usage associated with the present operation will not be exacerbated and no parking bays will be lost, in fact, an additional fourteen bays are to be created.

The Council’s Community Service officers have expressed coiiceriis about the loss of trees at this TPO location. However, the original application lias been altered and a compromise been agreed with tlie applicant which minimises any tree loss.

Notwithstanding the objections concerned, I hereby recommend that planning consent is granted, subject to conditions, relating to the protection of tlie adjacent wooded areas.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with tlie provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of tlie existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the extension matches in colour and texture those of the existing building

3. That no trees within tlie application site shall be lopped, topped, felled, or otherwise affected, without the approval in writing of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to minimise the impact of the development. 4. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all the parking and manoeuvring areas shown on the approved plans, shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in a material which tlie Planning Authority has approved in writing before tlie start of surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure tlie provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plan dated 09/02/0 1 Amended plans dated 04/05/01 Letter dated 3 0/04/0 1 Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft Letter dated 30/03/01 from West of Scotland Water Letters dated 19/02/01 and 02/04/0 1 from Motherwell Football Club Letter of petition dated 22/02/0 1 froin Dalzell Residents Association Memo dated 18/04/0 1 from North Lanarkshire Council, Head of Sport, Parks and Transport (Countryside and Landscape Manager)

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302 142 and ask for Jim Lemon Application No. S/O 1/00206/FUL Date registered 26th February 2001 APPLICANT MR A WATSON, 35 ATLIN DRIVE, BRANNOCK GATE, NEW STEVENSTON ML14FB Agent DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION OF GARAGE AND CONVERSION OF EXISTING INTEGRAL GARAGE LOCATION 3 5 ATLIN DRIVE, BRANNCOK GATE, NEW STEVENSTON

Ward No. 28

Grid Reference 276872659446

File Reference S/PL/B/5/28(1 07)/GL/LG

Site History No significant site history

Development Plan Residential on the Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 6 letters of objection from 4 neighbours Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicant wishes to convert his existing single garage to a bedroom and shower room and build a large single garage to the rear of the property. There have been objections to the proposal from four neighbours relating to concerns regarding amenity, the length of time it will take to construct the garage and the prohibition of such a development in the title deeds. Having fully considered the likely effects of this proposal as discussed in the attached report, it is my recommendation that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant subject to the following conditions:-

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

I,/I

,I Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure the extension matches the external appearance of the existing building and thereby maintains the visual quality of the area.

3. That the use of the garage hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to protect the residential amenity of the area.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans submitted on 26/02/01 Amended plans submitted on 05/06/01 Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan Letter from Mr Kiernan, 30 Laberge Gardens received on 07/03/01 Letter from Mr Brown 40 Laberge Gardens received on 06/03/0 1 Letters from Mrs MacKillop 3 8 Laberge Gardens received on 02/03/0 1 & 06/07/0 1 Letters from Mr Ford 37 Atlin Drive received on 08/03/01 and 09/07/01

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302 104 and ask for Gordon Laing. APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O 1/00206/FUL

REPORT

1. APPLICATION SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site is a detached two storey dwelling at 35 Atlin Drive, New Stevenston, a new housing estate developed in tlie last four years. The applicant’s property lies in a cul-de-sac of predominantly detached houses and is bounded on the north by the gardens of a semi-detached and a detached property accessed from another cul-de-sac. The applicant has recently completed construction of a conservatory, which was deemed to be permitted development.

1.2 The applicant wishes to convert his existing integral garage into a bedroom and shower room and had originally proposed to construct a double garage to the rear of his dwelling. While still wishing to convert tlie existing garage the applicant has amended his proposals by replacing the original 7.5 metres by 5.5 metres double garage with a 6 metres by 4.5 metres garage, reduced in height by 0.4 metres and also moved two metres closer to his house.

2. OBJECTIONS

2.1 Letters of objection have been received from four neighbours and these objections have been maintained, or not withdrawn, following the alteration to the proposals. The reasons for the objections and my comments thereon are as follows:

(1) The estate’s title deeds maintain that tlie garden ground around the houses shall not be used for any other purpose. Comment - This would appear to be a purely legal matter for the applicant to resolve with his Feu Superior.

(2) Concern regarding the length of time it took to complete the conservatory and the possibility of further ‘construction mayhem’ as a result of this project. Comment - The planning legislation does not confer any powers which, in normal circumstances, allow Planning Authorities to set a date for the completion of construction works. In any event it is common, if unfortunate, for there to be a level of disruption during the construction phase of a project.

(3) Concern that the garage may be used for commercial purposes. Comment - There has been no indication that the applicant wishes to use the garage for anything other than domestic purposes. A planning condition can be attached to any planning permission granted limiting the use of the garage to domestic purposes.

(4) The garage would overshadow neighbouring gardens and would be detrimental to the amenity of the area. Comment - The height of the proposed garage (3.5 metres) is actually 0.5 metres below the height at which planning permission would be required, and in terms of the area covered by the garage that is only 1.4m2over the permitted development limit. The rear gardens at these propertied are surrounded by a high screen fence and as such only a limited amount of the garage will be visible above the fence and it will be finished in materials to match the house. With regard to overshadowing, there are no methods currently used to quantify the loss of light in a garden area but, as tlie garage will be, in terms of its height, lower than the permitted development limit, tlie impact should be limited.

3. CONSIDERATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

3.1 The applicant’s proposal comprises two distinct developments, the conversion of the existing garage to a room and the construction of new garage. There have been no objections to, or issues raised by the proposal to convert the existing garage, which is not an uncommon proposal. With regard to tlie construction of the new garage there are clearly a number of concerns expressed by the objectors, some of which are planning issues and some of which are not material considerations.

3.2 Having considered the proposals, and in light of my comments on the objections, it is my conclusion that the garage, in terms of its size, is only marginally over the current permitted development limits and in terms of its location and design is in an acceptable position. I conclude, therefore, that there are insufficient grounds to refuse planning permission and recommend that permission is granted. Application No. SlO1100383lFUL Date registered 17th April 200 1 APPLICANT MR MCMURDIE, “KAZMIRA”, THE WHITE WALK, MOTHERWELL ML12SG Agent Mr Cook, 12 Beveridge Terrace, Mossend, Bellshill DEVELOPMENT CONVERSION OF STABLE BLOCK INTO DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION THE WHITE WALK. MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 12

Grid Reference 275496654973

File Reference S/PL/B/2/3/CMcI/LG

Site History Outline planning permission was granted iii February 1984 for the erection of a house and stable block (Ref 474183A). Detailed consent for the erection of dwelliiighouse and riding scliool stables was granted in December 1984 (Ref 474183A). Detailed consent for tlie coiiversion of tlie stable block into a dwellinghouse was refused in June 1996 (Ref S/96/00 172lFUL)

Development Plan Zoned Greenbelt on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (Modified June 2001)

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Transco, West of Scotland Water, SEPA, West of Scotland Archaeology Service Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS This application seeks consent to convert a 120m2 stable building into a three bedrooined house. Tlie stables have not been used for their intended purpose. The proposed conversion involves minimal changes to the elevations, the closing off of a number of doors, the formation of windows and the erection of a conservatory on the southern elevation. Tlie house is to be occupied by the applicant’s elderly parents. The applicant has not submitted any justification for granting coiisent for a new dwellinghouse in the Greenbelt and, therefore, I recoininend that planning perinission be refused.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the following reasons:-

1. The proposed development is contrary to Policy ENV6 of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (Modified June 200 1) as the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the new dwellinghouse is required for agriculture, forestry, or other appropriate rural use.

2. The proposal is contrary to Policy HSGl of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) which seeks to direct new residential development to brownfield sites within the built up areas in preference to tlie release of greenfield sites.

3. The proposed development is contrary to Strathclyde Structure Plan (1995) Policy GB 1A in that it constitutes new development in tlie Greenbelt which has not been shown to be necessary for the furtherance of agriculture, forestry, or other appropriate rural use.

4. The proposed development is contrary to Strategic Policies 1, 9 and 10 of the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (Modified February 200 1) in that it constitutes new development in the Greenbelt which has not been shown to be necessary for the furtherance of agriculture, forestry, or other appropriate use.

List of Background Papers

Letter froin the applicant dated 30 March 200 1 Planning Application and accompanying plans dated 30 March 200 1 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (1998) (Modified June 2001) Letter froin West of Scotland Water dated 15 May 2001 Letter froin Transco dated 15 May 200 1 Letter froin SEPA dated 30 May 2001 Letter from West of Scotland Archaeology Service dated 4 June 2001

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 3021 25 and ask for Craig McIntyre PLANNING APPLICATION NO. WO1/00383/FUL

REPORT

1 SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 This application relates to a stable building which is situated 19 metres south west of the bungalow known as Kazinira, off the White Walk in Motherwell. The building was erected to provide stables for a riding school which the applicant was going to operate and there is a condition on the original coiisent which restricts its use to business purposes and not private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse. The building has not been used as stables for a number of years and is currently being used as a store.

1.2 The application site sits on the northern side of the Clyde overlooking the river valley. It is part of a sinal1 group of houses located on the edge of Dalzell Park, adjacent to the RSPB’s reserve at Baron’s Haugh. The land is zoned Greenbelt on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 (Modified June 2001).

1.3 The applicant has submitted a letter in support of his application stating that he has not used the stable block for a number of years and that he now requires a house for his parents who are elderly and need to live nearby. The stable block is to be converted into a three bedroom bungalow and a conservatory is to be added to the southern elevation.

1.4 The applicant was asked to provide a justification for the conversion of the stables on the basis of an agricultural, forestry or other appropriate rural uses and has failed to respond.

2 CONSULTATIONS

2.1 British Gas have no apparatus in the vicinity of the application site.

2.2 West of Scotland Water (Sewerage) have reported there are no public sewers or ancillary sewerage apparatus within the site.

2.3 West of Scotland Water have no objections to the proposal.

2.4 West of Scotland Archaeology Service have stated that there are two sites of archaeological I interests nearby but that the proposed developinent should not affect them.

2.5 SEPA has 110 objection to this proposal provided any septic tank and total soakaway are designed and constructed in accordance with BS6297: 1983.

3 OBJECTION

3.1 No letters of objection have been received.

4 OBSERVATIONS

4.1 Local Plan Policy ENV6 (Greenbelt) states that within the Greenbelt there will be a presumption against new developinent or change of use unless it is demonstrated that it is required for agriculture, forestry or other appropriate rural uses, such as outdoor leisure and recreation activities. 4.2 The proposal is considered contrary to Government advice as set out in NPPG3 regarding the development of housing outwith existing settlements. The conversion of stables and other similar buildings to residential accommodation is normally only acceptable within the Greenbelt where the buildings concerned are of a traditional nature and where their loss would erode local landscape character (NPPG3 etc). The subject property does not meet these criteria and no additional justification has been provided for conversion to residential.

4.3 The Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 at GBlA requires that proposals for development within the Greenbelt must be subject to an analysis of their economic benefit, locational need, infrastructure implications and environmental impact. In the absence of such analysis it is considered that the applicant has failed to provide adequate justification for setting aside the relevant structure plan policies.

4.4 The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (Modified February 2001), requires that development proposals should satisfy the criteria set out in Strategic Policy 9. Whilst it is acknowledged that the proposal falls below the threshold for housing development in the Greenbelt, it is not considered that it meets the criteria set out in Policies 9(B) and 9(C). On the basis some justification is required in relation to the criteria set out at Strategic Policy 10.

4.5 The road which serves the application site is private and only 3 metres wide, unlit, bounded by walls, fences and hedges with no footway. Any further development to be served by this road is not desirable. It must be noted however, that the applicant could legitiinately bring the premises back into use as a riding school without any need for further planning consents and this would generate far more traffic on the road.

4.6 The applicant’s sole reason for submitting the application is to provide a home for his elderly parents, he has stated that if he is not given consent then the building will fall into disrepair. The building is in excellent condition and is currently used as a garage and for storage. I do not consider this to be sufficient justification to allow an additional house in the Greenbelt in term of Policy ENVG.

4.7 In light of the above I consider that this application should be refused in accordance with the Council’s Greenbelt Policies. Application No. S/O1/00506/AMD Date registered Sth May 2001 APPLICANT GEORGE WILSON (STONEHOUSE) LTD., LOCHPARK, GREEN STREET, STONEHOUSE, ML9 3LP Agent DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF 71 DWELLINGHOUSES LOCATION 121 NETHERTON STREET, WISHAW

Ward No. 14 Grid Reference 278632 654584

File Reference S/PL/B/10/14/JL/AH

Site History The application site has been used as a Greyhound track/stadium for inany years. The applicant recently gained planning consent for the construction of 8 1 dwellinghouses (ref. no. S/OO/O 1227/FUL).

Development Plan Establish Leisure Facilities on NLC Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions Railtrack No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No response, however, two letters of objection were received from Greyhound Track enthusiasts Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicants seek planning consent for an amendment to a previous consent, granted in March this year. The original consent was for the construction of 8 1 dwellinghouses which included detached, semi- detached and terraced dwellings. This application provides for more detached dwellings and deletes the terraced dwellings from the proposal scheme. Two letters of objection have been received froin greyhound track enthusiasts. Their objections and my comments thereon are as follows:-

0 The site is allocated for leisure purposes and, as such, should remain as this use.

Comment - although the site is allocated for leisure use on the Local Plan, the fact that planning consent already exists for a housing development establishes the principle of development and the change of use. This application is only therefore coiiceriied with the actual details of development.

0 Housing at this site will add to the ever increasing traffic at this part of Wishaw.

Cominent - It is considered that Netherton Street can accommodate the additional traffic without being detrimental to the area.

0 The application, when advertised in the local newspaper i.e. Wishaw Press, did not identify the site as Wishaw Greyhound Stadium, therefore most people would not have known where the houses were to be built. If they knew that it was the Greyhound Track then more objections would have been received.

Comment - The application site’s correct postal address is as cited in the Wishaw press. The fact that no objections to the development were lodged was not, in my view, a product of an incorrect procedural action. (Note: The application referred to was in respect of the original 8 1 house proposal in October 2000).

In conclusion, the original application was granted in March this year and was referred to the Scottish Ministers due to the fact that it was Development Contrary to the Approved Development Plan. Scottish Ministers ratified the Council decision to grant housing on the site and consent was duly issued. Since the current application is for an amendment to the previous scheme with a significant reduction in house unit numbers, then I can see no valid planning reason to refuse consent, I therefore recommend that plaiining permission is granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started not later than 12th March 2006

Reason: To accord with the original planning consent.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory boundary treatment.

3. That before any of the dwellinghouses hereby permitted, situated on a site upon which a fence or wall is to be erected, are occupied, the fence, or wall, as approved under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be erected.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory boundary treatment.

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, including any modifications as may be required.

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

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Plaiiiiiiig Authority, including any modifications as inay be required, aiid 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; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in tlie course of development (d) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate landscaping.

7. That within one year of tlie occupation of the last dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth inoulding included in tlie scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 6 above, shall be completed and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased, within two years of the completion of tlie development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size aiid species.

Reason: In the interests of amenity.

8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme for the provision of a play area within tlie site, hatched GREEN on the approved plans, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, iiicluding any modifications as inay be required, and this shall include:- (a) details of the type aiid location of play equipment, seating and litter bins to be situated within the play area; (b) details of the surface treatment of the play area, including the location and type of safety surface to be installed; (c) details of the fences to be erected around the play area, and (d) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate play facilities within tlie site.

9. That before occupation of the last dwellinghouse within tlie development hereby permitted, all the works required for the provision of the equipped play area and, included in the scheme approved under tlie terms of condition 8 above, shall be completed.

Reason: To ensure tlie provision of adequate play facilities within the site. 10. That no integral garage shall be altered for use as a habitable room without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to maintain adequate parking facilities within the site.

11. That prior to development starting on site, visibility splays of 9 metres by 120 metres to the right and 9 metres by the distance to the bridge to the left, measured from the road channel, shall be provided (as per approved drawing) and, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be removed from the visibility splays and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these visibility splays.

Reason: To ensure adequate sightlines in the interests of road safety

12. That no dwellinghouse shall be occupied until the access roads and footways leading thereto from the existing public road have been constructed to base course level.

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

13. That before the last of the dwellinghouses hereby permitted is occupied, all roads and footways shall be completed to final wearing course.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

14. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, and before the development starts, a certificate from a recognised firm of chartered engineers, duly signed by a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist of Geotechnical Adviser Status (ICE, SISG 1993) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming the mineral stability of the site. This certificate shall be based on a professionally supervised and regulated rotary drilling programme.

Reason: To ensure the mineral stability of the proposed site in the interests of prospective occupiers (Note: A copy of the required Certificate is available froin the Divisional Office).

15. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

Reason: To ensure the site is free of contamination

16. That before the developinent hereby permitted starts, a Noise Impact Assessment shall be submitted to and for the approval of the Planning Authority. This Assessment shall take the following noise sources into consideration:- (a) The West Coast Main Railway Line; and (b) The adjacent industrial premises.

The Assessment shall be carried out in accordance with the general principles of Planning Advice No. 56 issued by the Scottish Office Development Department in April 1999.

Any noise mitigation measures which might be required as a result of the Noise Impact Assessinent shall be carried out by the applicant to the full satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to any of the relevant dwellinghouses being occupied.

Reason: In the interests of amenity of prospective residents.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 8/5/01 Amended plans dated 11/7/01 Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft Letter dated 10/7/0 1 from Railtrack Memo dated 23/5/01 from head of Sport, Parks and Transport Letter dated 5/6/0 1 from Scottish Natural Heritage Letter of objection dated 5/6/01 from Mr J Dickie, 67 Clapperhowe Road, Motherwell Letter of objection dated 20/6/01 from Mr R Hamilton, 27 Bush Crescent, Wishaw

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 3 02 142 and ask for Mr Lemon. 0 Housing at this site will add to the ever increasing traffic at this part of Wishaw.

Comment - It is considered that Netherton Street can accommodate the additional traffic without being detrimental to the area.

Cominent - The application site’s correct postal address is as cited in the Wishaw press. The fact that no objections to the development were lodged was not, in my view, a product of an incorrect procedural action. (Note: The application referred to was in respect of the original 8 1 house proposal in October 2000).

In conclusion, the original application was granted in March this year and was referred to the Scottish Ministers due to the fact that it was Development Contrary to the Approved Developinent Plan. Scottish Ministers ratified the Council decision to grant housing on the site and consent was duly issued. Since the current application is for an amendment to the previous scheme with a significant reduction in house unit numbers, then I can see no valid planning reason to refuse consent. I therefore recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started not later than 12th March 2006.

Reason: To accord with the original planning consent.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory boundary treatment.

4. That notwithstanding the terms of condition 2 above, the boundary treatment marked BROWN on the approved site layout plan shall comprise the fence details as illustrated on the approved drawing. Application No. S/O U0054 UOUT Date registered 11 May 2001 APPLICANT LES MCGREGOR, 5 KINGSLEY COURT, UDDINGSTON, G71 7QH Agent George Creegan, 3 Gleiiacre Crescent, Uddingston DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION 5 KINGSLEY COURT, UDDINGSTON

Ward No. 22

Grid Reference 270356661047

File Reference S/PL/B/9/80(64 l)/JD/LG

Site History Planning permission granted to Barratt Developineiits (Scotland) Ltd for the estate in 1977 (Ref 376/76). Planning permissioii refked for tlie erection of a dwellinghouse on 4 July 1990 (Ref 204/90 outline)

Development Plan The Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) zoned as Established Housing Area

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Coal Authority Conditions West of Scotland Water, Transco, No Reply Scottish Power

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 8 letters received from 4 objectors Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS Outline planning permission is sought for the erection of one dwellinghouse in the garden ground of an existing dwellinghouse at tlie above address. Eight letters have been received from four objectors in opposition to this development. For tlie reasons contained in the accompanying report, I recommend that plaiiiiiiig permission be refhsed.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1 The application site is insufficient in size to accoinmodate a dwellinghouse of reasonable scale, standards of front garden size and privacy, equivalent to those currently prevailing within the housing estate in which the site is located.

2. The proposed additional dwellinghouse would generate increased traffic activity at a location which would impact detrimentally upon the existing parking provision, where problems are experienced at present within the Kingsley Court cul-de-sac.

List of background papers

Application form and plans dated 1 1 May 200 1 Revised plans dated 29June 200 1 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter dated 2 1 May 200 1 from Traiisco Letter dated 29 May 2001 from West of Scotland Water Letter dated 24 May 2001 from The Coal Authority 2 letters of objection dated 17 May 2001 & 6 July 2001 from Rita McGuigan, 5 Hainilton View 2 letters of objection dated 21 May 2001 & 11 July 2001 from Colin Sinclair and Michelle Watt, 3 Hamilton View 2 letters of objection dated 21 May 2001 & 11 July 2001 from Craig and Fiona Borthwick, 3 Kingsley Court 2 letters of objection dated 22 May 2001 & 12 July 2001 from James Kirk, 7 Kingsley Court

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302 137 and ask for Joanne Delaney APPLICATION NUMBER: Si0 1/00541/0UT

REPORT

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site is located within an area zoned for established housing on the Local Plan and forms part of the garden ground of the dwellinghouse at 5 Kingsley Court, Uddingston. The house concerned is a detached Barratt villa with a substantial garden, located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The site for the proposed house is located within the front and side garden of NOSKingsley Court. The houses immediately adjoining the application site are two-storey detached or semi-detached properties.

1.2 Following receipt of four letters of objection from neighbours to this proposal, consultation was undertaken with the applicant in an attempt to address the concerns raised. Concerns related to the scale and appearance of the proposed house, loss of view/outlook, amenity and privacy, overshadowing, lack of parking provision and increased traffic activity, and a depreciation in the value of their homes caused by this development.

1.3 Revised plans were submitted which entailed reducing the scale of the house from 1.5 storey to single-storey. Relocating the house in recess from the rear boundary with Nos 3 and 5 Hamilton View to a new position in rear alignment with No.3 Kingsley Court. Additional front garden ground was provided in order to accoinmodate suitable vehicular access arrangements to the site and to accommodate a vehicular turning facility to allow vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear. However, four further letters of objection were received from the same neighbours previously, in light of the revised plans.

2. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

2.1 No objections were received from the Coal Authority, whilst no reply was received from Scottish Power.

2.2 West of Scotland Water - assuming suitable levels are chosen it is possible to service the site.

2.3 Transco - in order to proceed with this development it may be necessary to divert their plant.

2.4 NLC Roads - no objections to the proposed development subject to conditions requiring a suitable vehicular access, provision of two car parking spaces and turning facilities within the site.

2.5 Eight letters of objection were received from four neighbours in relation to both the original and revised plans. The letters re-iterated the following concerns:- I. The scale and appearance of the proposed house would result in the loss of view/outlook and privacy available to adjoining neighbours; 2. The site is inadequate in size to accommodate a house of reasonable scale; 3. Loss of daylight/sunlight; 4. Inadequate parking provision; 5. Nuisance during construction and the de-valuing of adjacent properties; and 6. The proposal would create a detrimental effect on the amenity of this established estate. 3. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

3.1 The value of adjacent properties and nuisance during construction works are not material planning considerations and therefore cannot be taken into account. However the other issues are relevant to the consideration of this application.

3.2 The revised location of the proposed dwellinghouse in alignment with adjoining houses in Kiiigsley Court provides sufficient side aiid rear garden ground such that the issues of loss of privacy and daylight/sunlight are now considered to be addressed and coinpleinent the space standards prevalent in this estate.

3.3 With regard to loss of view/outlook, there are no legal entitleineiits to such and so cannot provide justification for refusal.

3.4 Car parking provision - the Transportation & Traffic Team Leader has confirmed that the site can accommodate two car parking spaces, a turning facility and suitable veliicular access. However in doing so, the entire front garden and majority of tlie side garden are required for this purpose.

3.5 Inadequate size of the site - it is considered that whilst the site could accommodate a single house, the space standards at the front of the house in terms of garden size and outlook would be severely restricted. Whilst attaining the space standards for side and rear gardens, thus addressing privacy and sunlight/daylight concerns of adjoining neighbours, this has resulted in a reduction of front garden ground such that the distance between the proposed dwellinghouse aiid No.5 Kiiigsley Court is considered insufficient to allow an acceptable level of privacy between both houses. This, coupled with tlie requirement to utilise the entire front garden areas of both houses to satisfy the access aiid parking requirements, impacts detrimentally upon the residential amenity of this small cul-de-sac.

3.6 Whilst a single storey house will remove any overlooking of adjoining houses, a single storey house itself would be badly overlooked, particularly from the houses in Hamilton View which have been constructed at a higher level. A single storey house would also look out of place at this location given that other houses immediately adjoining the site are two- storey.

3.7 Notwithstanding the ability of the site to accommodate various parking and access requirements, it is considered that the increased traffic generated by this proposal would have an adverse impact upon the visitor parking provision available to serve the occupants of the cul-de-sac, who experience difficulty at present.

3.8 Finally, for the reasons given, this proposal is also considered to be contrary to Policy HSG 11 - Infill Housing Development of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June ZOOl), which states:- “the Council will take account of...... the overall impact of the proposal on the character and amenity of tlie surrounding area, dimensions of the site relative to the proposed development and associated private garden ground, effect of infill on the garden space,

privacy and sunlight received by surrounding properties. . . ” 3.9 In conclusion, it is considered that the construction of an additional house within the garden ground of 5 Kingsley Court would lead to a development which is unacceptable in itself and which would adversely affect other adjoining properties. The general effect would be a reduction in the amenity of the iininediate area. It is therefore recommended that permission be refused. Application No. S/O 1/005 5 8/FUL Date registered 14 May 200 1 APPLICANT MR ALI, 1 MOSSHALL GROVE, NEWARTHILL Agent Ian Keachie, 72 North Orchard Street, Motherwell MLl 3JL DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE OF VACANT UPPER FLOOR PREMISES TO FORM RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE BAR AND CONSTRUCTION OF FLUE LOCATION 205 HIGH STREET, NEWARTHILL, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 29

Grid Reference 278667-659682

File Reference S/PL/B/5/86( 10 l)/SP/LG

Site History 73/71 8 Forination of upper floor function suite. Granted October 1973 170/90 Part change of use from Public House & Function Suite (Upper floor) to Discotlieque/Functioii Suite and Lounge Bar. Granted 06/06/90 521/93 Change of use of former Disco to Wholesale Clothing Cash and Carry (Upper Floor). Granted 02/02/94 S/96/003 14/FUL Use of upper floor of premises as Day Care Children’s Nursery. Granted 29/07/96 S/97/00060/FUL Change of use from Cash and Carry to Nightclub/Discotheque (Upper floor). Refused 26/03/97 S/00/00009/FUL Change of use of vacant upper floor premises to form restaurant and lounge bar and construction of flue. Refused 27/03/00

Development Plan Northern Area Local Plan - Mixed Use Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) - Village, Neighbourhood and Secondary Cominercial Areas

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

0bj ection No Objection West of Scotland Water; Strathclyde Police; NLC Protective Services Division Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 27 letters Newspaper Advertisement

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning permission for the change of use of upper floor premises to form a restaurant and lounge bar and the construction of a flue. The proposal has attracted 26 letters of objection from nearby residents and 1 letter from Councillor James Martin, the local member for the adjacent ward. However, on balance, it is recommended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant subject to conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the permission hereby granted shall relate to the use of the restaurant, solely for a use included within Class 3 of the Town and Country Planniiig (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997, for the avoidance of doubt, the premises shall not be used for any use within Class 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.

Reason: To define the consent and to ensure that the amenity of neighbouring properties is maintained.

3. That access to the existing car parking area shall be via a 7.5 metre wide dropped kerb leading to a 5.5 metre wide access.

Reason: To ensure the provision off satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian.

4. That a visibility splay of 2.5 metres x 120 metres shall be maintained to the left side of the access and 90 metres to the right and before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be removed from the sight line areas and thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight lines.

Reason: In the interests of public safety.

5. That a two metre non-adoptable footway shall be provided from emergency exit to the public carriageway road.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory pedestrian access facilities.

6. That before development starts, details of a scheme, which provides sufficient space within the curtilage of the application site for:- (a) the parking and manoeuvring of 50 cars; (b) the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles, and (c) the provision of turning areas so that all vehicles enter and leave the site in forward gear shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site

7. That before the use hereby approved commences, the car parking area at the rear of the premises shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in tarmacadam (or equivalent standard of material for which the approval of the Planning Authority must be obtained prior to the cominencement of any surfacing work) and clearly marked out, all to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, and shall thereafter be maintained as a car parking area to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and safety.

8. That the loading and unloading of all vehicles required in connection with the use of the building shall take place within the curtilage of the site.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

9. That before the use hereby approved commences, the first fifteen metres of the road access shall be surfaced in tarmacadam or equivalent to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety. List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 04/05/01 Northern Area Local Plan Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June200 1) Letter from West of Scotland Water dated 3 1/05/01 Letter from Strathclyde Police, Traffic (Land ward)dated 04/06/0 1 Memo from Protective Services received 01/06/01 Memo from Transportation Team Manager dated 07/06/0 1 Letter from owner/occupier 114B High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from owner/occupier 4 Mosshall Grove, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from owner/occupier 10 Mosshall Grove, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from owner/occupier 172 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Mr & Mrs JKean 7 Mosshall Street, Newarthill received 07/0 do 1 Letter from M Murphy 230 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Robert Blade 240D High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Suzanne Craig 240A High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 Letter from Susan Martin 240B High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Ian Blair 144 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from John Jack Strock 54 Manse View, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Mr & Mrs R MacLeod 176 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Anne & Peter Salvi 1 Mosshall Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Mrs Mary Burns 226 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Avril Wilson 8 Mosshall Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Elizabeth McKendrick 224 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Sharon Donnachie 236 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from A O’Hara 238 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Mr Ian C Downie 172 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Mrs C Sneddon 143A High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Morag Downie 5 Mosshall Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Robert & Jean Smith 3 Mosshall Grove, Newarthill received 07/06/0 I Letter from David Cerinus 10 Mosshall Road, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Caroline Jeffrey 158 High Street, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Jessie Cowan 3 Mosshall Street, Newarthill received 07/06/0 1 Letter from Mr & Mrs Daly 15 Mosshall Grove, Newarthill received 07/06/01 Letter from Councillor Jaines Martin dated 12/07/0 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302098 and ask for Shirley Penman. APPLICATION NUMBER Si0 1/00558/FUL

REPORT

1 .o DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The applicant seeks planning perinission for a change of use from vacant upper floor premises to a restaurant and lounge bar with the construction of an external ventilation flue at 205 High Street, Newarthill.

1.2 The application site forms the upper floor of a two storey detached building. The floor area of the upper floor is approximately 350 square metres. The ground floor accommodates a public house and a hot food take away facility. To the rear of the building is an unsurfaced car park.

1.3 The building which is the subject of this application is located within an area of mixed use with residential areas to the south, west, east and northwest.

1.4 Following discussion, the applicant has submitted revised plans indicating fixed seating throughout the restaurant area. The applicant has also submitted a supporting statement in which he stresses that he has no intention of using the premises as a night club.

2.0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The site lies within an area zoned for mixed use in the adopted Northern Area Local Plan 1986.

2.2 The site also forms part of the ‘Village, Neighbourhood and Secondary Commercial Areas’ identified in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1).

2.3 The proposal is compatible with the development plan covering the area.

3 .O REPRESENTATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS

3.1 The proposal was advertised under Section 34 of tlie Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and neighbour notification was undertaken by the applicant. Twenty-six copies of a letter of objection signed by neighbouring residents have been received as a result of these processes.

3.2 The grounds of objection cited by residents are that tlie application is exactly the same as an application refused on 27 March 2000, concern that the proposed restaurant would become a night club, over provision of licensed premises and associated problems of anti-social behaviour and the lack of public transport in the area after 1 lpm.

3.3 Councillor James Martin, the local member for the adjacent Ward 19, supports the objections of the nearby residents in his Ward.

3.4 Strathclyde Police (Traffic), West of Scotland Water and the Council’s Protective Services Division have no objections to the proposal. 4.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSION

4.1 The site proposed for the development is located within a well established area of mixed uses.

4.2 The proposal is compatible with the policy in the development plan which seeks to retain existing retail, office, business, housing and ancillary uses. Such uses are considered to offer a mix of uses which are a fundamental part of community life.

4.3 The principle objection expressed by nearby residents is that they are concerned that the premises will be used as a night club. The applicant has applied for a restaurant and lounge bar and has confirmed that lie does not intend to operate a night club. To eiisure that this is the case, it would be possible to attach a condition to any permission which inay be granted to restrict the use of the premises solely to that of a restauraiitAounge bar. This would ensure that the amenity of iieighbouriiig properties is maintained. He has confirmed also that the licensing aspect of the proposal would only be incorporated as an ancillary facility to the restaurant and not as a separate use. Many of the other issues raised by the objectors relate to matters such as anti-social behaviour, the over provision of licensed premises and the lack of late night public transport All of these issues are outwith planning control and are dealt with by other bodies such as the Police, Licensing Board and Public Transport providers.

4.4 In concluding, the proposed use is considered to be acceptable in an established area of mixed use. Full consideration has been given to the concerns of the objectors. Appropriate conditions will ensure that the use is restricted to that of a restaurant and lounge bar. On balance, it is recommended that plaiiiiiiig permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No. SI0 1100559lOUT Date registered 16 May 2001 APPLICANT MR JOHN GILMOUR, HEATHFIELD, GILLHEAD, WATERLOO, WISHAW ML2 8EZ Agent Mr S C Cook, 12 Beveridge Terrace, Bellshill ML4 2RJ DEVELOPMENT DEMOLITION OF STABLES BLOCK AND ERECTION OF DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION HEATHFIELD, GILLHEAD, WATERLOO, WISHAW

Ward No. 15 Grid Reference 281587 653564

File Reference SIPLIB1216 1(44)AMlAH

Site History Outline consent for the erection of two dwellinghouses refused in June 1989, application ref. 104189. Outline consent for the erection of a dwellinghouse and associated stables refused in November 1990, application ref. 41 1/90. Siting of residential caravan and extension to stables granted in June 199 1, application ref. 5619 1. Outline consent for the erection of a dwellinghouse on site adjacent to 110. 240 Wishaw Road refused in December 1993, application ref. 407193. Outline coiisent for the erection of dwellinghouse, subsequently changed to residential caravan, on site to west of Heathfield, refused in August 1999, application ref. SI96110 173lOUT. Applicant subsequently appealed but appeal withdrawn prior to decision being made.

Development Plan Zoned ENV 6 Green Belt and ENV 15 Area of Great Landscape Value on Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (amended June 200 1)

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Coal Authority, West of Scotland Water Conditions No Reply SEPA (West)

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 1 letter of objection Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS This application relates to the deinolition of an existing stables block and the erection of a dwellinghouse (in outline) at a site off Wishaw Road, to the east of Waterloo. The site is located within the Green Belt and within an Area of Great Landscape value. The proposal is contrary to policies within the Local Plan. The site and adjacent sites have a history of refusals for residential uses. The development site is served by a private access which already serves three dwellings and a busiiiess. / Planning Application No. S/O 1/00559/OUT LANARKSHIRE pioauceampsltment by oi~tann~ng ma ~nvironment Demolition of Existing Stables Block and Southern DIVIIIO" 303 mandon sireet Erection of Detached Dwellinghouse MOTHERWELL MLl IRS Heathfield, Wishaw Road, Wishaw Rwoawea from the oranEnCBsUNBY mapplnp with me permileion 01 the Contmllerof her Mqellii A Stdtloneiy OllCB ecrown Copmght Telephone 01698 302100 Fdx 01698302101 1:1250 unmorlisdand m~yieaa mpmauctlonto praiecui~on ,nfr,n~~sOICIVII proceeangtcrown capyrlghi os Licence LA 09C4lL * Location of Objector Sightlines from Wishaw Road at the junction are substandard. In the absence of an acceptable justification for allowing this development I recommend that consent be refused.

RECOMMENDATION Refuse, on the following grounds:-

1. The proposed development is contrary to Policy HSG 12 of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) in that there is no proven operational need for the development.

2. The proposal is contrary to Policy ENV 6 Green Belt of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (modified June 200 1) which maintains a presumption against development other than that directly associated with agriculture, forestry or other appropriate Green Belt uses.

3. The proposal is contrary to Policy HSG 1 of the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (modified June 200 1) which seeks to direct new residential development to brownfield sites within built up areas in preference to the release of land in greenfield locations.

4. The proposed development is contrary to Strathclyde Structure Plan (1995) Policy GB 1A in that it constitutes new development in the Greenbelt which has not been shown to be necessary for the furtherance of agriculture, forestry, or other appropriate rural use.

5. The proposed development is contrary to Strategic Policies 1, 9 and 10 of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (modified February 200 1) in that it constitutes new development in the Greenbelt which has not been shown to be necessary for the furtherance of agriculture, forestry, or other appropriate uses.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 18/5/01 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (modified June 200 1) Letter dated 3 1 May 2001 from The Coal Authority Letter dated 3 1 May 2001 from West of Scotland Water Letter dated 18/5/01 from Mr & Mrs Maxwell, Rhiconich, Waterloo, Wishaw ML2 8HD

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302093 and ask for Alistair Maclean. APPLICATION NO. S/O 110055910UT

REPORT

1. PROPOSAL AND SITE

1.1 The proposal is for outline plaiiiiiiig permission for tlie demolition of an existing stables block aiid erection of a detached dwellinghouse on land to tlie east of Heathfield, Gillhead, Wishaw Road, Waterloo.

1.2 The application site amounts to around 0.28 hectares aiid could, theoretically, accommodate several dwellings were outline consent granted. Presently, however, tlie application is for one house.

2. PLANNING HISTORY

2.1 The application site and the surrounding land has a lengthy planning history

0 In June 1989 outline coiiseiit for the erection of two houses on the subject site was reftised. 0 111 November 1990 outline consent for tlie erection of a dwellinghouse, associated stables and outbuildings on the subject site was refused. 0 In June 1991 consent was granted for the siting of a residential caravan aiid exteiisioii to stables 011 tlie subject site, however, this consent was never iinpleineiited aiid the consent has now lapsed. 0 In December 1993 outline consent for tlie erection of a dwellinghouse on land to tlie east of no. 240 Wishaw Road was refused. 0 In August 1999 outline consent for the erection of a dwellinghouse, subsequently amended to a residential caravan, on a site to the west of Heathfield was refused. The applicant subsequently appealed the refusal but withdrew tlie appeal prior to a decision being made.

3. LOCAL PLAN POLICIES

3.1 The subject site is covered by the Southern Area local Plan Finalised Draft (modified June 2001) in which it is zoned Green Belt, covered by Policy ENV 6, and is also within an Area of Great Landscape Value, covered by policy ENV 15.

3.2 Policy HSG 12 Housing in the Green Belt and Countryside provides criteria for determining applications for new housing in tlie Green Belt. Three of the five criteria are appropriate in this instance.

1) iiew houses, which do iiot form replacemeiit dwellings will only be permitted where there is a proven operational need in accordance with Policies ENV 6 Green Belt and ENV 8 Countryside Around Towns. 2) the visual prominence of the site. 5) the provision made for vehicular access and site drainage.

3.3 Policy HSG 1 of tlie Housing Strategy seeks to direct new residential development to browiifield sites within built up areas in preference to the release of land in greeiifield locations.

4. REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 One letter of objection was received from a neighbour. The grounds of objection can be summarised as follows: 0 the objectors bought a house remote from other properties, have a number of dogs which they use for breeding and show purposes and wish to build kennels but feel that consent would not be granted if the present application was permitted; 0 problem with low water pressure which would be exacerbated; 0 a large, two storey house would be out of keeping with the area.

5. OBSERVATIONS

5.1 The issue of kennels is hypothetical as no application has been received but the proximity of other dwellings could be a consideration if such an application were to be received.

5.2 West of Scotland Water stated that a water supply could be made for the proposals.

5.3 This is an outline application and no further details, or sketch, of the intended design have been submitted, however, the objectors’ coininents inay be considered appropriate in this instance.

5.4 With regard to Local Plan policy HSG 12, no evidence has been forthcoming which supports an operational need for a dwelling in this location. While the subject site lies on the edge of the Area of Great Landscape Value I do not regard visual prominence critical in this instance as the site is already visually linked to existing structures in the area.

5.5 Vehicular access is unsatisfactory in two ways. The site is served by a private access which already serves three houses, the existing stables and a business. A single, private access should not serve inore than two houses. The access could be upgraded to a reasonable standard in terms of width, footpath and turning facility, however, the junction radius with the A72 1 and, inore especially, the sightlines are unsatisfactory. With regard to site drainage, there are no public sewers in the vicinity so a septic tank would be necessary.

6. CONCLUSION

6.1 The development is contrary to local plan policies ENV 6 and HSG 12. The site and surrounding areas have a history of applications for residential development which have al I been refused. While policies do allow for conversions of existing buildings this application is for the demolition of existing stables and the construction of a dwellinghouse which does not accord with policy.

7. RECOMMENDATION

7.1 In line with previous refusals at this location, I recoininend that consent be refused. Application No. S/O1/00569/FUL Date registered 17th May 200 1 APPLICANT INTERNACIONALE LTD Agent McInally Associates Ltd, 1 Newton Place Mews, Glasgow G3 7PS DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE OF STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE TO NON FOOD RETAIL WAREHOUSE LOCATION FORMER SP TYRES UK LTD SITE, BIRKENSHAW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RANNOCH ROAD, UDDINGSTON

Ward No. 21

Grid Reference 269624-6623 18

File Reference S/P/BL/9/74(3 59)/SP/LG

Site History S/96/00586/OUT - Non food retail warehousing development. Granted 07/03/97 S/98/00070/REM - Erection of 2 non-food retail units. Granted 25/02/98

Development Plan Uddingston-Tannochside Town Map 1973 - Industrial Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) - Retail Development Opportunities

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Protective Services Division Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS The priiiciple of retailing has already been established at this location through the issue of outline planning permission in 1997 and the subsequent approval of a reserved matters application for two new units on the site in 1998. Neither of these consents was implemented. The current applicant seeks permission for a change of use for the former SP Tyres building to allow non-food retailing. No adverse representations have been received in relation to this application and it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Grant subject to the following conditio1is:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of tlie Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on tlie site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by tlie Planning Authority, iiicludiiig any modifications as may be required.

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

3. That before the retail use hereby permitted commences, all the fences, or walls, for which the permission of tlie Planning Authority has been obtained under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be erected.

Reason: In the interests of amenity.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, iiicludiiig boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, 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; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in the course of development (d) details of the phasing of these works.

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

5. That within three months of the retail use hereby permitted coinmeiicing, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under tlie terms of condition 4 above, shall be completed, and any trees, shrubs or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased, within 2 years of planting, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of amenity. 6. That before the use hereby permitted commences, all the parking and manoeuvring areas 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 the surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking and manoeuvring areas.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

7. Notwithstanding the terms of condition 6 above and before the use hereby permitted commences, all internal road signing and lining, as indicated on the approved plans, shall be implemented.

Reason: To clarify and protect the one way traffic system within the site in the interests of vehicular and pedestrian safety.

8. That before the use hereby permitted is brought into use the vehicular entrance shall be widened to 10 metres to accommodate Heavy Goods Vehicles entering the site.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular access facilities to the site.

9. That a visibility splay of 4.5 metres by 60 metres, measured from the road channel, shall be provided on both sides of the vehicular access and before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above the road channel level shall be removed from the sight line areas and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight line areas.

Reason: In the interests of pedestrian and vehicular safety.

10. That the permission hereby granted relates to a change of use only and, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no alterations shall be made to the external appearance of the building without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

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

11. That the use of the building shall be restricted to the sale of DIY, home furnishings, carpets and flooring, electrical and garden goods notwithstanding the terms of Class 1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.

Reason: To accord with the Strathclyde Structure Plan Policy ‘COM 4’ and the emerging Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan in the interests of safeguarding town centre retailing functions. List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 16/05/0 1 Letters from McInally Associates Ltd (agent) dated 16/05/01 & 23/07/0 1 Uddingston-Tannochside Town Map 1973 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 Memo from Protective Services Division dated 05/06/0 1 Memo from Transportation Team Manager dated 1 1/07/0 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302098 and ask for Shirley Penman. APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O 1/00569/FUL

REPORT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site lies at the eastern end of the Birkenshaw Trading/Industrial Estate. The site is bounded to the north by Newlands Farm, to the west and south by retail units and the residential property of Balmoral Gardens lies to the east. The site was previously occupied by SP Tyres UK Ltd’s tyre distribution depot which relocated to the nearby Tannochside Business Park approximately three years ago.

1.2 The applicant seeks permission for a change of use from the current industrial zoning to non- food retailing to allow the sale of household goods and soft furnishings.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The site lies within an area zoned for Industrial Use in the Uddingston-Tannocliside Town Map 1973, The Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) allocates the site for Retail Development Opportunities. Although the proposal is contrary to the approved development plan it is compatible with the more recent Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) which reflects the Council’s current view on development in the Southern Area and is therefore, a material consideration.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 No adverse comments have been received from consultees. Initial concerns relating to parking and service vehicle provision within the site have been resolved following discussions with the applicant.

3.2 The proposal was advertised under the Development Contrary to Development Plans (Scotland) Direction 1996. Neighbour notification was undertaken by the applicant. No letters of representation or objection have been received as a result of these processes.

4. PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS

4.1 The principle of a retail warehouse at this location has already been established through a previous outline planning permission granted in 1997 and a subsequent reserved matters application approved in 1998. Previous proposals involved the demolition of the SP Tyres Ltd building and constructing two smaller units. Neither consents were implemented. The current proposal involves the re-use of tlie existing building which has been unoccupied for tlie past 2 to 3 years.

4.2 The change of use to non-food retailing would have a positive effect on the viability and vitality of Birkenshaw as a retail warehouse centre. The loss of industrial land is not considered to be a problem at this location. Suitable restrictions on the goods permitted for sale will ensure that the development‘s impact on existing town centres will be limited.

4.3 In concluding, the proposed change of use of the site from industrial to non-food retail is considered to be acceptable. If approved, subsequent alterations to the exterior of the existing building will have the potential to enhance the appearance of this part of tlie Trading Estate. It is recommended, therefore, that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No. S/O 1/00574/FUL Date registered 21stMay 2001 APPLICANT MOHAMMED GHAFFAR, 1 GLASSFORD STREET, MOTHERWELL ML12BE Agent Ian Keachie, 72 North Orchard Street, Motherwell ML 1 3 JL DEVELOPMENT ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING SHOP UNIT LOCATION 1 GLASSFORD STREET, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 12

Grid Reference 276504655791

File Reference S/PL/B/11/7(59)/JL/LG

Site History No site history

Development Plan Residential on Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Two letters of objection Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning consent for the alterations of existing shop and the erection of a large extension ineasuring some 73in2. It is proposed to build the extension to the north and east of the property, effectively building an L-shaped wrap-around extension and increasing the shop’s overall floor space by an additional 63%. The shop is located at a prominent location at the end of a block of flats. Extending towards the main road and Glassford Tower the extension, if granted, will necessitate the diversion of existing footpaths in the iininediate area. Due to the proposed roofing design of the extension, i.e. sloping roof abutting gable of flats, and its projection beyond the front of the flats, the occupiers of the ground and first floor flats will, in my view, be considerably disadvantaged in amenity terms.

Two letters of objection have been received from notified neighbours. Their concerns are as follows:- a) The extension will intrude on the footpath -1

Produced by Planning Application No. S/01/00574/FUL LANARKSHIRE Department Of Planning and Environment Sournern Dwsion Alterations and Extension to Existing Shop Unit 303 Brandoo Slrcet MOTHERWELL Grocers, 1 Glassford Street, Motherwell MLl IRS A Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping wiln the prmlrsion of the Controller of her Malesly L Telephone 01698 302100 FBX 01898 302101 1 1250 SlllionepI Office 0 Crown Copyright Location of Objectors UnaYlhorlPed IeprodYcIlOn lnfrlnges Crown cownght OS Licence LA 09041L * and may lead to plo~ecu1u)n01 civil pioceedinw b) The front extension will protrude and cast shade on the living room causing loss of light c) Traffic will increase and cause problems with parking d) Increased deliveries e) Shop will require inore bin space f) Since the shop has a drinks licence, inore youths than at present will cause nuisance around the shop g) Since the flat is owned, can the applicant build his extension on to the gable if he does not own it? The Local Member also expressed reservations about the extension.

In response to the above, I have the following comments to make:- It is correct that the extension incorporates land with existing footpaths and it would be necessary to undertake appropriate diversion orders prior to coinmencement of building works, which may cause inconvenience locally. The extension will protrude beyond the forward most part of the flats fronting Shields Road and is considered unacceptable in terms of loss of residential amenity for occupiers of the flats. The extension will also have a severe adverse impact on the streetscene, due to the inappropriate roof design. As there is no dedicated parking or servicing provision at present, the extension and increase in business froin this site will, in my view, lead to further on- street parking on Shields Road, similarly, the already congested resident parking area to the rear of the shop unit will be made more unworkable. Whether more youths congregate as a result of an extension to a shop is debatable and not a planning issue. The applicant, in order to build an extension onto an existing gable, will require the permission of the owner of the gable.

In conclusion, I am of the opinion that an extension of this scale is not appropriate at this location . Firstly, it is too prominent a site to accoininodate an extension of this size and scale. Secondly, it is considered that it will have a detrimental effect on the existing residents of the adjoining flats. Thirdly it inay encourage inore on-street parking at this already problematic location and lastly it will unnecessarily intrude on the surrounding footpath network. In consideration of the above, I hereby recominend that planning consent is refused.

RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

1.. That the proposed extension, by virtue of its size and location, would create a dominant intrusion on the streetscene to the detriment of the visual amenity and character of the area.

2. That the proposed extension would encourage more on-street parking at a busy location with no provision for customer parking.

3. That the proposed extension would severely impact upon the existing adjoining flatted dwellings to the detriment of their residential amenity. List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 2 1IOYO 1 Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft Letter of objection dated 29/05/01 froin Mr John Jordan, 36 Glassford Street, Motherwell Letter of objection received 11/06/01 froin Morag Taylor, 32 Glassford Street, Motherwell

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 3 02 142 and ask for Jiin Lennon. Application No. SlO1100607lAMD Date registered 30 May 2001 APPLICANT DALZIEL HOMES LTD. CIO AGENT Agent Skirling Design Studio, Balmoral Court, West End, Carnwath ML11 8RX DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSES LOCATION DALZIEL PARK, HAGEN DRIVE, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 5 Grid Reference 278112658003

File Reference S/PL/B/5/5O(3 24)lDAlAH

Site History February 2001 - Permission refused for construction of five detached dwellinghouses February 1997 - Golf driving range granted permission as part of sportsfield alterations February 1994 - Site included in outline permission - site for upgrading of outdoor sports facilities, golf course and 175 house plots

Development Plan Strathclyde Structure Plan - Policies GB1, GB 1A, RES 1 and RES 1A Northern Area Local Plan - Policies El, E2 and E3 Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) - Policies ENV6 and HSG12

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection West of Scotland Water, Coal Authority Conditions Scottish Natural Heritage No Reply Scottish Environment Protection Agency

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning permission to construct five large single and two storey detached dwellinghouses on the site of the driving range within the grounds of Dalziel Park, off Chapelknowe Road, Motherwell. The site is within the Green Belt. The proposal is a revised version of one refused planning permission by Committee in February this year. The revised proposal is substantially the same as the original although further information regarding screening and access have been provided. Nevertheless, it is recommended that planning permission be refused, although should Committee disagree with my recommendation, referral to the Scottish Executive would be required in that the development would be contrary to the Development Plan. The applicant has formally PLANNING APPLICATION No. S 101 / 00607 1 AMD LANARKSHIRE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSES RewodUEed horn biiz O-ce SWey mapping wMI 1A 5000 me ~ermmenof ins centroiiar~fner~aiestys l~e01698302100Fm. 01696302101 HAGEN DRIVE, DALZIEL PARK, MOTHERWELL. ~taiioneryomceQCWW mpmm meurnansea iepmaman mhges cmwn mppgm csunncsL409011L md may lead 10 ~(oseculionor civil Pmedyig5 requested that a site visit and special hearing take place before the application is determined.

RECOMMENDATION Refuse, on the following grounds:-

1. That the proposed dwellinghouses are contrary to policies GB 1, GB 1A, RES 1, RES 1A of the Strathclyde Structure Plan; policies El, E2 and E3 of the Northern Area Local Plan, and policies ENV6 and HSG12 of the Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) in that there is no justification to permit such a Green Belt release.

2. That the proposed dwellinghouses could have their residential amenity adversely affected by floodlighting and noise from the adjacent pitches.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans registered on 30/5/0 1 Supporting statement from applicant Strathclyde Regional Council Structure Plan, 1995 Motherwell District Council, Northern Area Local Plan North Lanarkshire Council, Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter from West of Scotland Water, dated 11/1/01 Letter from Coal Authority, dated 10/1/01 Letter from Scottish Natural Heritage, dated 25/6/01

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302090 and ask for Mr Ashman. APPLICATION NO. S/O 1/00607/AMD

REPORT

1. APPLICATION AND SITE

1.1 The applicant seeks planning permission to construct five large single and two storey detached dwellinghouses within the grounds of Dalziel Park, off Chapelknowe Road, Motherwell. The dwellinghouses are 8- 10 apartment, set in grounds of nearly an acre each.

1.2 The application site is located at tlie end of Hagen Drive, the long access road which serves the sports fields and the Golf and Country Club. The road narrows to 3.5 metres width at the end of Hagen Drive and access to the plots would be via the car park for the driving range. This car park also acts as an overspill car park for events staged within the Club. The application site is currently the driving range for the golf club.

1.3 A supporting statement has been produced by the applicant. This largely refers to tlie reasons for refusal by Committee in February of this year of an almost identical proposal at this site. Tlie statement acknowledges the site is within the Green Belt but considers that tlie proposal should be approved in the context of the overall “Development Plan” for Dalziel Park, which already has planning approval. This “Development Plan” is not the development plan, in its truest planning sense, but the plan for development of Dalziel Park put forward by the developer in 1991. This plan established tlie relationship between the upgrading of the sportsfields and the housing development.

1.4 It should be pointed out that this “Development Plan” was refined by the subsequent planning permissions and development and design brief associated with Dalziel Park and that development of housing on the application site was not shown on the indicative plan forming part of the “Development Plan”. Nevertheless, in his supporting statement, the applicant makes it clear that he considers his “Development Plan” to have overtaken the Green Belt designation of the site. On this basis, he considers that tlie proposal would be in accordance with his “Development Plan”, would be within the scale of approved development witliin the Estate without harm to any interested party, and would continue the partnership approach of the overall development between the Dalziel High School War Memorial Trust, the Council and the applicant. In respect of the latter point, the applicant considers finance raised from the sale of these plots will assist with the completion of road surfacing and proposals by the Trust to extend their grandstand.

1.5 The more technical issues previously raised are also largely addressed. The applicant indicates that the road leading to the site will be brought up to the “required” standard and a footway provided. He considers floodlighting and noise issues not to be a problem as tlie distance from the proposed dwellinghouses to the pitches is similar to that of the existing dwellinghouses backing onto Hagen Drive.

1.6 The applicant’s supporting statement also refers to a previous appeal decisioii elsewhere within Dalziel Park which allowed a bedroom block to be built. Tlie reporter considered that the 1994 outline planning permission overtook the Green Belt designation of the site and tlie applicant considers that the same principle should apply in this instance.

1.7 It should be noted that the applicant has requested a site visit and special hearing of the Committee before a decision is made. 2. CONSULTATIONS

2.1 The only consultation carried out in addition to those on the previous application was with Scottish Natural Heritage. The responses to the previous application are reproduced below as circumstances have not significantly varied.

2.2 West of Scotland Water - both water aiid sewerage connections may be made without significant complications.

2.3 Coal Authority - there are no indications of mineshafts or other potential undermiiiiiig features where settlement has not already occurred.

2.4 Scottish Natural Heritage - no objections, although conditions are suggested to secure protection of adjacent natural areas.

2.5 Scottish Environment Protection Agency did not respond.

3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

3.1 The development plan for this site consists of the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995, as modified, and the Northern Area Local Plan, 1986. The most relevant up to date Local Plan is the North Lanarkshire Council Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (modified June 200 1). Both of the latter plans allocate the site as Green Belt and, on this basis, there are relevant Structure Plan policies.

3.2 The relevant policies of the Structure Plan are as follows:-

Policy GB I

The spread of built up areas and the eiicroachment of development into the countryside within a “Green Belt” around the conurbation and Ayr/Prestwick/Troon, as indicated on the Key Diagram, shall not accord with the Regional Development Strategy.

Policy GB 1A

Proposals for development within the Green Belt shall require to be justified against the following criteria:

(a) economic benefit (b) specific locational need (c) infrastructure implications, aiid (d) environmental impact.

Policy RES 1

The Regional Development Strategy requires that preference shall be given to residential development on “brownfield” iiifill or redevelopment sites within urban areas (excluding zoned and other valued and functional open space), rather than “greenfield” sites.

Policy RES 1A

Proposals to extend the “greenfield” supply of land for residential development shall require to be justified against the following criteria: (a) clear evidence of a shortfall in effective housing land supply in tlie relevant housing market area; (b) tlie evidence of need for social or rented housing established in the relevant local authority’s approved housing plan; (c) accessibility to the public transport network and town centre; (d) infrastructure implications, and; (e) impact on environmental quality and policy for tlie Green Belt, Greening the Conurbation, or tlie Countryside Around Towns.

3.3 Tlie relevant policies of the Northern Area Local Plan are as follows:

Policy El - Green Belt

Within areas defined as Green Belt, only development which is clearly required in connection with agriculture, forestry, outdoor sports and open space uses will be allowed. Tlie exception will be opencast extraction of minerals which is the subject of a separate policy.

Policy E2 - Urban Fringe

At the boundary of the Green Belt and the built up area, action will be taken to reduce urban pressures on the contiguous agricultural areas.

Policy E3 - Improvement of Derelict and Under-used land within the Green Belt.

Motherwell District Council, through tlie mechanism of the Central Scotland Countryside Trust will encourage private landowners to improve derelict and underused areas within the Green Belt through woodland planting and management schemes.

3.4 Finally, the relevant policies of tlie Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) are as follows:

Policy ENVG - Green Belt (extract)

Tlie Council will safeguard the character and function of tlie Green Belt, as defined on the Proposals Map, within which there will be a presumption against development or change of use other than that directly associated with and required for agriculture, forestry, tlie generation of power from renewable energy sources, outdoor leisure and recreation, telecommunications or other appropriate rural uses, such as mineral extraction, where proposals accord with other relevant policies within this plan.

Policy HSG 12 Housing in the Green Belt and Countryside (extract)

In determining applications for new houses tlie Council will take account of the following criteria, amongst others:

(1) new houses, which do not form replacement dwellings, will only be permitted where there is a proven operational need in accordance with Policies ENVG Green Belt and ENVS Countryside Around Towns (2) the visual prominence of the site (3) tlie compatibility of the design to a rural location (4) the incorporation of traditional design features and external finishing materials, and (5) tlie provision made for vehicular access and site drainage. 4. ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSAL

4.1 The proposed development is within the grounds of Dalziel Park, which lies between Carfin and Cleland. Planning permission was granted in 1994 for the upgrading of tlie sports facilities, development of a golf course and the construction of 175 dwellingliouses. The dwellinghouses were to be an essential element of the financial package for the upgrading of the sports facilities. Tlie last element of the sports facilities, the grandstand for tlie feature rugby pitch, lias been constructed. Furthermore, all of the dwellinghouses have either been built or have planning permission. Therefore, the aims of the original permission, which are similar to tlie applicant’s “Development Plan” have been achieved. The application currently under consideration does not contribute to the original “package” associated with tlie outline planning permission granted for Dalziel Park. Roads should be completed under the current permissions and tlie proposed extension to tlie grandstand is an additional matter not covered by existing permissions.

4.2 Although the application site was included in the outline planning permission, it lias been regarded as Green Belt as it forms part of tlie sports facilities. It lies distinct from tlie areas identified within the Dalziel Park inaster plan for housing development. Tlie master plan is reflected in the land use zoning contained within the Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001). This local plan re-affirms tlie designation of the site in the adopted local plan, the Northern Area Local Plan, as Green Belt. Assessment of tlie proposal therefore starts from the designation of the site as Green Belt aiid whether or not there is justification for its release for residential use.

4.3 Due to the Green Belt designation, the proposed development is contrary to tlie aims of policies GB 1, El and ENV6 above. In terms of justification for departure from these policies, particularly policy GB 1A above, the proposal offers no outstanding economic benefits, other than short term construction jobs and, arguably, a contribution to construction of an extension to the grandstand. Thus far, no formal notification of this proposed extension lias been received.

4.4 No specific locatioiial need for the dwellinghouses to be so located has been provided. On the other hand, infrastructure iinplications are not significant and would have to be addressed by tlie applicant. The relevant service providers have indicated that this can be achieved. Environmental impact would be minimal due to tlie low lying location of tlie proposed dwellings.

4.5 With respect to policy RES1, this site is not regarded as mainly brownfield due to the lack of a built site history. Only the driving range building could realistically be regarded as brownfield and this forms an incidental part of tlie overall site. On this basis, justification lias to be provided, under policies RESlA aiid HSG12, as to why tlie greenfield supply of land for residential development should be extended.

4.6 There is no evidence, aiid none has been provided by tlie applicant, of a shortfall of effective housing land supply in this housing market area. Indeed, future housing demand in tlie area should be well catered for by developments at Carfin Village, Bernadette Crescent, plotted development at Wishaw Low Road, Cleland and, later, Ravenscraig. The proposed dwellinghouses are all owner occupied and are therefore not social or rented. Furthermore, accessibility to the public transport network and town centres is poor from Dalziel Park.

4.7 I therefore consider that the proposed development does not satisfy all the criteria set out in policies GBlA, RESlA and HSG12 above. Accordingly, there is no justifiable reason to release this site from the Green Belt to allow fLirther housing development. 4.8 With reference to the applicant’s referral to the previous bedroom block appeal decision, I regard this as a separate matter and observe the principle that each application has to be treated on its merits. I also consider that the modified draft local plan addresses previous inconsistency in Green Belt designation issues.

4.9 Whilst I am satisfied that the proposal is not justified relative to the development plan, there are other issues which have been taken into account in recommending refusal of the application. Firstly, the principle of accessing a housing site via a car park is not one I would wish to encourage due to the traffic conflicts which could occur. The applicant’s offer to increase the width of the access road, provide a footway adjacent to it and illuminate part of the access road with light columns would help to address some safety concerns and eliminate some potential pedestrian/traffic conflicts compared to the previous proposal for the site. However, Hagen Drive has not been built to an adoptable standard and although the improvements in access to the site would be welcome, it would remain a private access road not adopted by the Council.

4.10 I retain concerns regarding exposure to the floodlights of the most commonly used pitches at Dalziel Park. The applicant’s proposal to raise the height of the intervening bund by 2.5 metres with the planting of 2 metre high hardwoods could help the situation but would not, in my opinion, wholly address my concerns. At the mid-point of the site, 13 floodlighting coluinns are currently visible with 6 of the sets of lights directly illuininating or partially illuininating the application site. The situation is not quite the same as the existing dwellinghouses backing onto Hagen Drive as the intervening trees are considerably denser, more mature, and the overall width of the tree belt is greater.

4.1 1 The impact of noise from the adjacent pitches is also a concern, especially from the synthetic pitches, which are intensively used and have previously been reported to ine as the source of some “choice” language. It is noted that an increase in the height of the bunding is proposed which may help the situation. Nevertheless, I remain concerned over this aspect of the proposals.

4.12 Finally, I would comment that, should the golf driving range be abandoned, its replacement with a built form of development is not the only solution. Policy E3 of the Northern Area Local Plan, noted above, encourages involvement of the Central Scotland Countryside Trust in woodland planting and management of such sites.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1 In conclusion, I consider that there are insufficient grounds for supporting a departure from the development plan. This is given added weight by the fact that it was only in June 200 1 that Committee accepted the designation of the site as Green Belt and earlier this year dismissed the previous application for residential development. I do not believe the proposed development has substantially changed in the time elapsed since these decisions were made. I also remain concerned that future residents could have their amenity adversely affected by floodlights and noise from the adjacent pitches, notwithstanding the increased bund height and associated planting. I therefore recommend that planning permission be refused. Should Coininittee disagree with my recommendation, referral of the application of the Scottish Executive would be required as the proposed development is contrary to the Development Plan. Application No. S/O 1/006 16/FUL Date registered 31stMay2001 APPLICANT KIFDO T/A M&D AUTOMATICS, 77 HAMILTON ROAD, BELLSHILL ML4 2EE

Agent DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE FROM DRY CLEANERS TO AMUSEMENT ARCADE LOCATION 204 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 1AB

Ward No. 30

Grid Reference 273295-660224

File Reference S/PL/B/7/77(222)/SP/LG

Site History

Development Plan Bellshill-Mossend Local Plan 1985 - Improvement Area Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) - Town Centre Area

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Strathclyde Police (Traffic); NLC Protective Services Division Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement 2 letters, 1 petition (187 signatures)

COMMENTS The applicant seeks permission for the change of use of a vacant shop to an amusement arcade. The proposal involves the installation of slot machines for gambling purposes. The amusement arcade would operate froin gain to 6pin Monday to Saturday. The application has attracted two letters of objection and a petition with 187 signatures. On balance it is recommended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the permission hereby granted relates to a change of use only and, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, 110 alterations shall be made to the external appearance of the building.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to ensure an appropriate standard of shop front.

3. That the opening hours of the premises hereby granted planning permission shall be limited to between 0900-1800 on Mondays to Saturdays and shall not be open at any time on Sundays.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring properties, and to accord with the stated intentions of the applicant.

4. That there shall be no amplified music or amplified sound within or outwith the premises.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the surrounding area.

5. That no games of a sessional nature shall take place at any time on the premises.

Reason: To define the permission.

List of background papers

Application form and plans dated 29/05/0 1 Bellshill-Mossend Local Plan Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter from Strathclyde Police (Traffic) dated 12/06/0 1 Memo from Protective Services Division dated 08/06/0 1 Memo from Transportation Team Manager dated 06/07/0 1 Letter from E Coye, 4 Sykehead Avenue, Bellshill dated 24/06/0 1 Petition (1 87 signatures) received 26/06/0 1 Letter from Bellshill Community Council dated 25/06/0 I

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302093 and ask for Shirley Penman. APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O U006 16/FUL

REPORT

1. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site lies on the south side of Bellshill Main Street close to its junction with Motherwell Road. The premises at 204 Main Street, formerly occupied by a dry cleaners, have been vacant since February of this year. Most of the surrounding properties are of a commercial/retail nature with some residential flats in the upper storeys.

1.2 The proposal involves the installation of 20 slot machines for gambling purposes. The arcade would operate between the hours of 6am and 9pm, Monday to Saturday and entry would be restricted to individuals over the age of 18 years. The arcade would not be open 011 Sundays.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The application site lies within an area which was identified for general external and internal improvements in the Bellshill-Mossend Local Plan 1985. The Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) identifies the site as part of the Town Centre area in which the Council seeks to protect and enhance the retail and coininercial functions through Policy RTL 5. The proposal is compatible with the development plan which covers the area.

3. CONSULTATIONS

3.1 Strathclyde Police (Traffic) have no objections to the proposal. NLC Protective Services Division has made no adverse comments.

4. REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 The proposal was advertised under Section 34 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and neighbour notification was undertaken by the applicant. Two letters of objection and a petition signed by 187 individuals have been received as a result of these processes.

4.2 One of the letters was submitted on behalf of the Bellshill Community Council which objects on the grounds that the application site is adjacent to licensed premises and a busy pedestrian crossing. The Community Council has also expressed concern that pupils from Cardinal Newman High School and Bellshill Academy could be attracted to the amusement arcade during their lunch break.

4.3 Two objections cited in the letter accompanying the petition are that such a use would be detrimental to the town centre and that another retailer is interested in the shop unit.

5. PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 The site proposed for the development is located within the well established town centre of Bellshill and is surrounded by a mix of retail, commercial and residential uses. 5.2 The site is covered by Policy B5 in the 1985 Bellshill-Mossend Local Plan. This policy presumed against the change of use of retail premsies to non-retail premises prior to the implementation of a proposal for a large retail food store. The food store was subsequently developed when the Safeway store was established in Bellshill. In light of this, the policies in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) are of more relevance to the current application. Although not yet adopted, this plan reflects the Council’s current views on development in the Southern area and is, therefore, a material consideration. Policy RTL 5, Town Centre Areas, seeks to protect and enhance retail and commercial functions within town centre areas. Specific mention is made of accepting changes of use for the development of Class I1 Assembly and Leisure type developments where they do not adversely affect the amenity of the town centre area. Policy RTL 11 is also of relevance to this proposal as it states that, amongst other uses, amusement arcades should preferably be located in Town Centre Areas subject to their impact on character and amenity, the resulting mix of retail and non-retail uses, design and access issues. Consequently the current proposal is considered to be compatible with the emerging Local Plan and an appropriate use for a town centre location where diversification is to be encouraged.

5.3 The objections raised by the Community Council relate principally to the proposal’s proximity to a public house and pedestrian crossing. This is not considered to be valid in planning terms and it should be noted that neither Strathclyde Police nor the Transportation Team Manager have raised any objections. The Community Council’s concern about school pupils should be addressed by the fact that the applicant has advised that only individuals over 18 years old will be permitted entry to the arcade.

5.4 The petitioners claim that the arcade will be detrimental to the town centre is not considered to be appropriate in terms of Policies RTL 5 and RTL 11 outlined above.

5.5 It is important to note that the Council’s decision on this proposal should be based on land use planning issues and that moral issues, such as gambling, are not a relevant basis for reaching a decision.

5.6 In concluding, it is considered that the proposal for a relatively small vacant shop unit is acceptable. While it is recognised that such a use can generate genuine concerns from neighbouring businesses and residents, the limited nature of this proposal can be satisfactorily accommodated in this town centre location. On balance, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No. SlO1100636lFUL Date registered 29 May 200 1 APPLICANT MILLER HOMES (SCOTLAND WEST) LTD., GLASGOW BUSINESS PARK, UNIT 1125,281 SPRINGHILL PARKWAY, BAILLIESTON G69 6GA Agent Davis Duncan Architects, 20 Royal Crescent, Glasgow G3 7SL DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION OF 32 FLATTED DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING LOCATION LAND TO SOUTH AND EAST OF 16-24 JAMES STREET, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 4 Grid Reference 274832657218

File Reference SIPLIBI13I2 1( 147)JLlAH

Site History The Council recently sold the land, which is the subject of the current application, to Miller Homes.

Development Plan Zoned Residential on Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001)

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Transco, The Coal Authority Conditions West of Scotland Water No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Two letters of objection Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicants seek planning consent for the construction of 32 flatted dwellings and associated car parking at land to the south and east of 16- 24 Jaines Street, Motherwell. The application site extends to some 0.53 hectares (1.3 acres) and was recently sold by NLC to the applicants. One letter of objection has been received from a notified neighbour along with a letter of concern. Details of these letters may be found in the accompanying report.

It should be noted that if the Council are of a mind to grant planning permission for this development, then a formal footpath closure order will be required to close off two footpaths within the application site boundary.

Notwithstanding the objections raised, I hereby recommend that planning consent be granted, subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. 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 Plaiining Authority, iiicludiiig any inodificatioiis as inay be required.

Reason: To enable tlie Planniiig Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

3. That before any of the flats hereby permitted, situated on a site upon which a fence or wall is to be erected, are occupied, the fence, or wall, as approved under the terms of condition 2 above, shall be erected.

Reason: To ensure adequate boundary treatment.

4. 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, aiid approved in writing by the Plaiining Authority, including any inodifications as inay be required.

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

5. That before tlie development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by tlie Plaiiiiing Authority, including any modifications as inay be required, and it shall include:- (a) details of any earth inouldiiig and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of tlie location, number, variety aiid size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protectioii in the course of development (d) details of the phasing of these works.

Reason: To enable tlie Plaiiiiing Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

6. That within one year of tlie occupation of the last flat within tlie development liereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 5 above, shall be completed; aiid 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: To ensure tlie provision of adequate landscaping. 7. That a detailed drawing showing tlie bin store location and boundary enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing, including any modifications as may be required by tlie Planning Authority, prior to tlie start of these works.

Reason: To enable the Plaiiiiing Authority to coiisider these aspects in detail.

8. That no flat shall be occupied until the access roads and footways leading thereto from the existing public road have been constructed to base course level.

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

9. That before the last flat hereby permitted is occupied, all roads aiid footways shall be completed to filial wearing course.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

10. That prior to any of the flats hereby permitted being occupied, a two metre wide footpath shall be provided on the development's Jaines Street frontage, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings.

11. That prior to any of the flats hereby permitted being occupied, the radius kerbliiie at the development frontage with North Orchard Street and Ladywell Road should be increased to 10.5 metres aiid the existing footway adjusted to suit, to the satisfaction of the Plainiiiig Authority.

Reason: In the interests of road safety.

12. That a visibility splay of 4.5 metres by 90 metres, measured from the road channel, shall be maintained to the right of the juiictioii of Ladywell Road and North Orchard Street as indicated brown on the approved plans and before the development hereby permitted is Completed, everything exceeding 1.05 metres in height above tlie road channel level shall be removed from the sight line area and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05 metres in height above road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow, within these sight line areas.

Reason: To ensure adequate sightlines at North Orchard Street's junction with Ladywell Road.

13. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any Contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Plaiiniiig Authority, aiid development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed. Reason: To ensure tlie site is free of contamination aiid that the site is minerally stable.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 291510 1 Amended plans received 0 1/08/01 Southern Area Local Plan - Finalised Draft Letter dated 13/6/01 from West of Scotland Water Letter dated 13/6/0 1 from Traiisco Letter dated 19/6/0 1 from The Coal Authority Letter dated 5/6/01 from Mr & Mrs Beck, 65 James Street, Motherwell Letter dated 3 1/5/01 from Mrs Tracy Ferguson, 18 Jaines Street, Motherwell

Aiiy person wishing to inspect tlie above background papers should telephone Motherwel I 3 02042 aiid ask for Mr Lennon. APPLICATION NO. S/O 1/00636/FUL

REPORT

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application relates to tlie construction of 32 flatted dwellings and associated car parking at land south and east of 16-24 James Street, Motherwell.

1.2 The application site is a grassland area which was recently disposed of by North Lanarkshire Council to the applicant. It is allocated as a residential opportunity in the Local Plan and it extends to some 1.3 acres. The site is bounded by residential properties on its northern and western boundaries, by industrial to the east and residential and a new medical centre to the south.

1.3 There were extensive pre-application discussions with the applicant when the site was being marketed by the Council and the current application accurately reflects what was agreed in principal with Miller Homes at tlie time.

1.4 Due to the existence of public footpaths within the site, if the Council are of a mind to grant planning permission for this development, then a footpath closure order will be required to close off the paths.

1.5 The flats proposed are two storey in height and are split into 3 blocks, two fronting Ladywell Road and one fronting James Street. The site meets the Council’s general criteria for open space around flatted dwellings along with current highway requirements.

2. REPRESENTATIONS AND OBSERVATIONS

2.1 Two letters of objection were received from notified neighbours. Their objections and my comments thereon are as follows.

0 The development of the only open parkland area in the vicinity is unacceptable as it has been there for over 60 years.

Comment: It is accepted that the site is an attractive, landscaped area, but there is alternative open space, at Motherwell Miners Welfare Park, which can be accessed off Ladywell Road. With regard to the site being open parkland for over 60 years. Records indicate the site being cleared of tenemental properties in the early 1970s.

0 The only entry to the site is via Jaines Street which is of great concern to the residents of said street.

Comment: The development complies with tlie Council’s Development Brief for the site and meets all transportation requirements.

0 The increase in traffic will cause major disruption to James Street, which is a small cul-de- sac. There are other, less unobtrusive locations in the vicinity which would be better accesses into the site.

Comment: A development of this nature i.e. 32 dwellings, is considered not of a scale as to cause any undue ‘stress’ to tlie local transport network. As stated above, James Street is capable of accommodating additional traffic and is the preferred access point into the site. It is, however, accepted that traffic movements overall in James Street will increase but within the current capacity of the road network.

0 The fact that the road is being narrowed is to the detriment of existing residents on Jaines Street. Some of the dwellings on James Street do not have driveways, therefore the cars are left out on the street and the access to the development is opposite one such dwelling. If the applicant provided a driveway at the problem dwelling then this would help alleviate any potential probleins of accessing the new site.

Comment: Miller Homes, after discussions with my officers, amended their plans to leave the road as it is currently, but with the addition of a turning head at the end of Jaines Street which should help to alleviate some of the objectors’ concerns.

3. CONCLUSION

3.1 The site has been earmarked for development purposes for a number of years, and it is considered that the best way of accessing flats at this location is from James Street. The proposals accord with the terms of a development brief for the site and I am of the view that the proposal is acceptable in design terms and that planning consent should be granted, subject to conditions. Application No. SI0 1100640lAMD Date registered 1St June 200 1 APPLICANT THE NOBLE ORGANISATION LTD, 1A DUKESWAY COURT, TEAM VALLEY, GATESHEAD, TYNE AND WEAR, NE1 1 OPJ Agent DEVELOPMENT VARIATION OF CONDITION 5 OF PLANNING PERMISSION S/97/00242/FUL TO PERMIT THE OPENING OF THE PREMISES FROM 1000 TO 1800 ON SUNDAYS LOCATION 9 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 11 Grid Reference 275243 656968

File Reference S/PL/B/12/1O(6 19)/WLS/JW

Site History Planning permission for use as Amusement centre granted July 1997

Development Plan Town Centre

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Town Centre Initiatives Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS This application is to amend the existing planning permission for the Nobles amusement arcade in Motherwell town centre to permit Sunday Opening, Erom loam until 6pm. Planning permission for the arcade was granted in July 1997, and the days and hours of opening were restricted to 9am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday in order to protect the amenity of the area. However, since the premises came into operation I have not been made aware of any problems associated with the arcade, and Town Centres Initiatives, (the Council’s town centre management project) have no objections to the proposed Sunday opening. The arcade is in a very central location where a number of neighbouring commercial premises (such as Woolworths and McDonalds) open on Sundays. Two town centre businesses (McDonalds and Ponden Mill) have written to the applicants offering no objection to the proposal.

There are no residential properties in the immediate vicinity of the arcade. Produced by LANARKSHG sournernDepanment DlVlSiO" of Planning and Environment Planning Application No. S/01/00640/AMD 303 Brandon Street MOTHERWELL Variation to Existing Permission to allow Sunday Opening ML1 1RS ReprOdUCed from the Ordnance Survey mapplng WHh the peimloaon Of the COntrollel I! her MajesVs 9 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell A StatlOncry Offlce Crown Copyright. Telephone 01698 ~aziaaF~X a1698 3aziai 1:1250 0

Unauthorised ieproduotloninfmges Crown Eopyrlght ~ and may lead I0 pmsecufion or CIVI! pmccedingb OS Licence LA 09041L ~ Given the level of commercial activity in Motherwell town centre on Sundays, and the lack of residential properties which could be adversely affected, I consider that the proposal to open the amusement arcade from loam until 6pm on Sunday is acceptable in planning terms. I therefore recommend that permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. No gaming machines of any sort other than prize bingo and amusement - with - prizes shall be installed within the premises without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To define the permission.

3. No games of a sessional nature shall take place at any time on the premises.

Reason: To define the permission.

4. The premises shall not be open to the public outwith the hours of 0900 to 2000, Monday to Saturday, and 1000 to 1800 on Sundays.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

5. That the amusement with prize machines and prize bingo use shall be restricted to the ground floor of the premises.

Reason: To define the permission.

6. That the front windows of the premises shall contain a full and varied display of goods that are changed at weekly intervals and are available within the premises either as prizes by voucher exchange or by direct retail sale.

Reason: To define the permission. List of Background Papers:

Application Form and Plans Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan Letter dated 11/06/0 1 from Town Centre Initiatives Memo dated 12/06/01 from Protective Services Area Manager (SW) Letter dated 18/06/0 1 from The Noble Organisation Letter dated 21/06/01 from The Noble Organisation. Memo dated 20/06/0 1 from Environmental Control Manager.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302088 and ask for Les Stevenson. Application No. S/O1/00657/AMD Date registered 1st June 200 1 APPLICANT AILSA HOMES, 25 1 DUNDYVAN ROAD, COATBRIDGE Agent J Kerr McDougall Ltd, Unit 27, Carfin Industrial Estate, Carfin DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION OF DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION PLOT 169, DALZIEL PARK ESTATE, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 5

Grid Reference 278401658132

File Reference S/PL/B/5/5O( 325)/DA/LG

Site History Feb 1994 - Outline permission granted for residential developinent

Development Plan Northern Area Local Plan - Policies El, E2, E3 (Green Belt) Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001) - Policy HSG2 (Private Housing Development Opportunity)

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours One letter of objection Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning permission to construct a detached dwellinghouse within Dalziel Park Estate. There is nothing of significance about the dwellinghouse but a notified neighbour to the rear of the plot has submitted an objection to the application due to concerns over drainage of the plot. I am satisfied that this matter is being addressed and therefore recommend that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Subject to the Following Conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started not later than 15th August 2002.

Reason: To accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief.

2. That the use of the garage hereby permitted shall be restricted to private use incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse on the site and no commercial activity shall be carried out, in, or from, the garage.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

3. That the integral garage shall not be altered for use as a habitable room without the prior written consent of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control over the provision of off-street car parking spaces.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roof shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

5. That the driveway of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall not exceed a gradient of 10%.

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

6. That the driveway shall be finished in concrete block paving either within 12 months of the date of this planning permission or on completion of final wearing course surfacing of the road from which access is taken, whichever occurs sooner.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular access facilities and to accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief.

7. That the required screen fencing shall be erected either within 12 months of the date of this planning permission or within 1 month of occupation of any of the dwellinghouses 011 the adjacent plots, whichever occurs sooner.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and to accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief.

8. That four trees of the approved species shall be planted during the first planting season (approximately November - April) following occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to accord with the terms of the approved development and design brief. 9. That the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the approved development and design brief.

Reason: To ensure continuity in the development of the Estate.

10. That before construction of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted starts, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, showing the drainage of surface water from the plot directed away from the property at 15 Morris Crescent.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and to ensure surface run off does not discharge into adjacent properties.

11. That the scheme approved in terms of condition 10 above shall be implemented prior to the start of construction of the dwellinghouse hereby approved.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and to ensure surface run off does not discharge into adjacent properties.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans, registered on 0 1/06/0 1 Letter from applicant, dated 30/07/01 Motherwell District Council, Northern Area Local Plan North Lanarkshire Council, Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1 ) Letter from Mr McVicar, 15 Morris Crescent, Motherwell, dated 12/06/0 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 3 02090 and ask for Mr Ashman. APPLICATION NO: S/O 1/00657/AMD

REPORT

1. APPLICATION AND SITE

1.1 The applicant seeks planning permission to construct a detached dwellinghouse within Dalziel Park Estate, off Chapelknowe Road, Motherwell. The dwellinghouse is of split level two storey design to follow the profile of the slope. In other respects there is nothing untoward about the design of the dwellinghouse.

1.2 The cul-de-sac in which the dwellinghouse is to be built is the last remaining cul-de-sac in the Dalziel Park development. Development within this cul-de-sac has been slow due to problems with site gradient. The entire development, which started in 1994, is nearing completion.

2. OBJECTION

2.1 One notified neighbour has objected to the proposed development 011 the grounds of his concerns over drainage froin the adjacent plot. He points out that his property is adversely affected by excess surface water from the application site. He indicates that he would withdraw his objection if remedial arrangements were made.

3. COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

3.1 I understand the concerns of the objector. The site developer removed top soil from the ground to the rear of the objector’s property some years ago, leaving a clay subsoil base. As the ground to the rear of the objector, including the application site, slopes down towards his property, at times of heavy rain there is considerable run off adversely affecting adjacent properties. I consider it appropriate that this matter is addressed before any further development takes place as the situation could only worsen once soils are further disturbed.

3.2 The applicant has been made aware of the concerns and is progressing a scheme to tackle the matter. At the time of writing the report the matter had not been coinpletely resolved. However, I am confident that it can be resolved although any permission should be conditioned accordingly.

3.3 Nevertheless, the objector does not have any adverse comments regarding the proposed dwellinghouse and I do not believe that the substance of the objection is sufficient to warrant refusal of the dwellinghouse. Therefore, subject to the matter of drainage being resolved, it is recommended that planning permission be granted. Application No. S/O1/00661/FUL Date registered 28th June 200 1 APPLICANT MR GORDON HILLEN ALHAMBRA CAFE, 453 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 1 DA Agent Arena Architects, 37 High Barholm, Kilbarchan PAlO 2EG DEVELOPMENT REAR EXTENSION TO HOT FOOD TAKE AWAY PREMISES LOCATION ALHAMBRA CAFE, 453 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 1DA

Ward No. 28

Grid Reference 274121660333

File Reference S/PL/B/7/47/GL/LG

Site History No significant site history

Development Plan Village, Neighbourhood and Secondary Cominercial Area on the Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS This application relates to the extension of an existing restaurant and take away at 453 Main Street, Bellshill to provide additional preparation areas, stores and toilet facilities and a refurbished public area creating internal separation between the restaurant and take away. The property lies in a neighbourhood shopping area and the rear extension will not affect any of the surrounding properties which include a scrap yard to the rear, a church to the west and other commercial properties to the east. There have been no objections to this proposal and it is my recommendation that permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant subject to the following conditions:- PLANNING APPLICATION No. S I01 I00661 I FUL LANARKSHIRE REAR EXTENSION TO HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY PREMISES A

453 MAIN STRET, BELLSHILL. 1 That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission.

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the extension matches the external appearance of the existing building and thereby maintains the visual quality of the area.

List of background papers

Application form and plans received on 28/06/01 Finalised Draft Southern Area Local Plan

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302 104 and ask for Gordon Laing Application No. S/O1/00675/FUL Date registered 8th June 2001 APPLICANT MR I AHMED, 159 WATLING STREET, MOTHERWELL, ML13R2 Agent DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION TO SHOP FRONT LOCATION 159 WATLING STREET, MOTHERWELL

Ward No. 04

Grid Reference 274045 658035

File Reference S/PL/B/13/12(154)/AM/LG

Site History 97/0015 UFUL Extension to premises

Development Plan Zoned as a Existing Housing Area on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001)

Contrary to Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Coal Authority Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 2 letters of objection Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS This application is for an extension to an existing shop, which is currently a general store with an existing licence for the sale of alcohol. The proposal is to extend the shop at the front which would bring it nearer to Watling Street. The extension would amount to approximately 5 8 square metres which is an increase of about 30 per cent in floor space terms. There have been two objections to this application, however, I recommend the application be granted with conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Subject to the Following Conditions:-

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

' NORTH

Produced ay Planning Application No. S/01/00675/FUL LANARKSHIRE Department of Planning and EnYIlOnmenl Southem Division Extension to Front of Existing Shop -._--.. COUNCIL 303 etandon street MOTHERWELL 159 Watling Street, Motherwell Reproau-a from me ordnance sVweYmappj~g with MLl 1RS A meSBI\O"Bly PB~ISSIO~ OfflCeofmecon~ro~~erot mCrOWn CODWghlntruatestyi Telephone01698302100 FBX 01696302101 1:1250 unwmmsed reproduction mnges cmwcopyngnt Location of Objector and mayleas 10 prosemtlon orclvl~ OS L~~enceLA09CdlL * Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing adjoining building.

Reason: To ensure that the materials coinplemeiit those of the existing shop.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans registered 8 June 200 1 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter dated 2 1 June 200 1 from Mr & Mrs Harbison 174 Watling Street Letter dated 17 June 2001 - does not wish to be named

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302093 and ask for Alistair Maclean. APPLICATION NUMBER S/O 1/00675/FUL

REPORT

1. PROPOSAL AND SITE

1.1 The proposal is to extend an existing shop at 159 Watling Street, Motherwell. The shop is currently a general store with a licence to sell alcohol. The proposal is to extend the shop at the front by 4 metres which would give an extension of some 58 square metres, an increase of approximately 30 per cent on the existing shop.

1.2 The site lies within an existing housing area at the junction of Watling Street aiid Albans Crescent. There is a vacant site adjacent to the shop and a vacant area in Albans Crescent. There is another shop unit, 170/172 Watling Street but facing onto Cornelia Street. Both shops are in the same ownership but that at nos 170/172 is vacant.

1.3 Consent was granted for an extension to this shop in 1997. This considerably extended the storage area aiid almost doubled the floorspace. This present extension will increase storage and sales area. A cash machine (ATM) will also be installed, accessed froin within the shop.

2. REPRE SENTATION S

2.1 Two letters of objection were received froin neighbours. The objections can be summarised as follows: loitering litter

0 alarm going off

0 break ins 0 installation of auto bank would increase risk of break ins

0 increase in traffic

0 accesdparking

-? J. OBSERVATIONS

3.1 Many of the concerns raised by the objectors are not directly planning matters and it is unlikely that an extension to an existing shop would cause any of these alleged problems to be increased significantly.

3.2 The shop serves a useful function as a local service provider and seems well patronised.

4. CONCLUSION

4.1 Despite the objections received, I can see no sound planning reasons to refuse this application and therefore recommend that the application be granted. Application No. S/O 1/00680/FUL Date registered 15‘11 June 200 1 APPLICANT HUTCHISON 3 G UK LIMITED Agent James Barr Consultants, 226 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2LN DEVELOPMENT INSTALLATION OF 3 MICROWAVE DISHES AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT LOCATION SMURFIT CORRUGATED (SCOTLAND) LTD, OLD EDINBURGH ROAD, UDDINGSTON G716PQ

Ward No. 22

Grid Reference 270039-661 578

File Reference S/PL/B/9/78(23)/SP/LG

Site History S/98/0 1668/FUL - Construction of new boundary wall/fence. Granted 08/01/99 S/O1/00341/FUL - Installation of 2 microwave dishes on existing telecommunications mast. Granted 13/06/0 1

Development Plan Uddingston-Tannochside Town Map 1973 - Industry Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) - Established Industrial Area

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Radio Communications Agency Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning permission for the replaceinent of two existing flagpoles with 1.7 metre high antennae to resemble the original flagpoles and the erection of a new “flagpole” containing a 1.7 inetre high antennae with a 0.3 inetre microwave dish attached. Two 0.6 inetre microwave dishes are to be fixed to the parapet above the entrance to the Smurfit Corrugated building at Old Edinburgh Road, Tannochside, Uddingston. Ancillary equipment will also be located on tlie roof. The proposal represents part of the provision of “Third Generation” networks to provide voice and fax transmissions and fast data transfer and access to tlie Internet from mobile handsets. No adverse representations have been received relating to the proposal. The proposal does not appear to conflict with recent guidance from the Scottish Executive. On balance,

the land use and suitability of the site are considered acceptable and it is recoininended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant subject to conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 21/05/01 Letters from James Barr Consultants (agent) dated 21/05/01 & 26/06/01 Facsimile from James Barr Coiisultants dated 15/06/01 Uddingston-Tannochside Town Map 1973 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter from Radiocommunications Agency dated 05/07/0 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302098 and ask for Shirley Penman APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O 1/00680/FUL

REPORT

1. SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site lies within the Smurfit Corrugated Limited’s complex which is bounded to the north by Old Edinburgh Road and to the west by Holmbrae Road, Tannochside, Uddingston. The residential development in Woodhead Crescent lies to the east and south.

1.2 The proposal involves the removal of two existing flagpoles on the front elevation of the Smurfit building and their replacement with two 1.7 metre high antennae shrouded in a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) flagpole to resemble the existing poles. A third flagpole housing an antenna will be located to the rear of this raised section of the roof. The building is approximately four storeys high at this location. In addition to the “flagpoles” the applicant proposes to position two 0.6 metre antennae on the roof parapet and one 0.3 metre antenna on the “flagpole” to the rear of the roof area.

1.3 The telecommunications equipment proposed forms part of the Third Generation network licensed in April 2000. The applicant has advised that the Third Generation has been identified as the future of communications providing voice, data and Internet services direct to mobile handsets. The applicant has advised also that a requirement of their licence from the Department of Trade and Industry is that they provide a personal and multi-media communications service to 80% of the UK population by December 2007.

2. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2.1 The site lies within an area zoned for Industrial Use in the Uddingston-Tannochside Town Map 1973 and the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 2001). The proposal is compatible with the development plan which covers the area.

3. CONSULTATIONS

3.1 The Radiocommunications Agency has no objections to the proposal

4. REPRESENTATIONS

4.1 Neighbour notification was undertaken by the applicant. No adverse representations have been received as a result of this process.

5. PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 The principle of telecommunications equipment at this location has already been established by the existing mast, microwave dishes and sector antennae erected by Orange PLS Ltd on a separate building within the Smurfit Complex. The Committee will recall that planning permission (S/01/00341/FUL) was granted on 13 June 2001 for the installation of upgraded equipment on this mast.

5.2 The nature of the equipment proposed in the current application is not considered to have a significant impact on the visual amenity currently experienced in the surrounding area. 5.3 The applicant has stated that provision of the equipment is a requirement of their license granted in April 2000 by the Department of Trade and Industry. Locations for such equipment are selected to minimise environmental impact. The applicant has advised that a number of other sites were investigated prior to the selection of the roof top location which they believe satisfies their environmental and operational considerations.

5.4 In conclusion, visual amenity is the principle planning issue which requires to be examined when considering the proposed telecommunications equipment. On balance, taking account of the fact that the equipment is to be located on a well established industrial building, will have a minimum impact on visual amenity and does not appear to conflict with recent Scottish Executive guidance, it is recommended that planning permission be granted. Application No. S/O 1/00704/FUL Date registered 18th June 2001 APPLICANT WILLIAM HILL ORGANISATION 9-15 NORTH DRIVE, GLASGOW G14BL Agent DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE TO CLASS 2 (BETTING OFFICE) LOCATION 122 SHIELDMUIR STREET, WISHAW

Ward No. 06

Grid Reference 277384655849

File Reference S/PL/B/ 1 1/ 1 1/( 5 1)/AM/LG

Site History No relevant history

Development Plan Zoned - RTL6 Secondary, Village and Neighbourhood Coininercial Areas on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (amended June 200 1)

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 1 letter of objection Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS This application is for a change of use from retail to office of premises at the corner of Shieldmuir Street and Carfin Road. The proposal accords with Local Plan Policies for the area and does not, in my view, raise any significant other planning issues. I therefore recoininend that planning consent should be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 1U0610 1 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter of objection dated 29 June 2001 from Mr & Mrs G McCaskie, 100 Sliieldinuir Street, Wishaw

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302093 and ask for Alistair Maclean. APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O 1/00704/FUL

REPORT

1. SITE AND LOCATION

1.1 This application is for a change of use from retail (Class 1) to office (Class 2) of a ground floor property at 122 Shieldmuir Street, which is located at the corner of Sheildinuir Street and Carfin Road, Craigneuk.

1.2 The property is an existing shop which it is proposed to change to an office. The premises and that next door (120 Sheildinuir Street), would be used by Williain Hill as a betting office. No 120 is currently an office, therefore, no change of use is required. A new shopfront would be the subject of a further application if permission is granted for this change of use.

2. OBJECTION

2.1 One letter of objection has been received froin a neighbour who objects to the proposal on the grounds of noise, parking and access.

3. OBSERVATIONS

3.1 There is no off-street parking in this area for any shops and offices, which generally provide for local needs. I am satisfied however, that this proposal will not add unduly to the present arrangements for parking and servicing in the area. While a betting office inay be open later in the evenings than a shop there are existing public houses in the vicinity. I do not see this particular use adding unduly to the present levels of noise and activity generally in the area

3.2 The proposal accords with Local Plan policies.

4. RECOMMENDATION

4.1 The proposed change of use accords with Local Plan policies and accordingly I recoininend that consent be granted. Application No. S/O 1/00709/FUL Date registered 18‘” June 200 1 APPLICANT WILLIAM HILL ORGANISATION 9-15 NORTH DRIVE, GLASGOW G14BL Agent DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE TO CLASS 2 (BETTING OFFICE) LOCATION 122 SHIELDMUIR STREET, WISHAW

Ward No. 06

Grid Reference 277384 655849

File Reference S/PL/B/11/11/(5 l)/AM/LG

Site History No relevant history

Development Plan Zoned - RTL6 Secondary, Village and Neighbourhood Commercial Areas on the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (amended June 2001) Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 1 letter of objection Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS This application is identical to no. S/01/00704/FUL. It is rare, but legally acceptable, for applicants to submit two identical applications at the same time so they have the opportunity of appealing one of them after a period of two months on the grounds of “non-determination”. This application is for a change of use from retail to office of premises at the corner of Shieldmuir Street and Carfin Road. The proposal accords with Local Plan Policies for the area and does not, in my view, raise any significant other planning issues. I therefore recommend that planning consent should be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this permission. Produced by Planning Application No. S/01/00709/FUL LANARKSHIRE Department OIPlannlng and Environment Southern D~vision Change of Use to Class 2 (Betting Office) 303 Brandon Street MOTHERWELL 122 Shieldmuir Street, Wishaw MLI IRS R~P~CYC~Cfmm me ordnens~SYNBY~OPPI~Q nnh mepem155lon Of theContm1ler~I~erMajert)ir A StatloneryOfflsB CnpynQnt Telephone 01638 302100 Far 01638302101 1:1250 ocrown Unauhonsed rePmductlOn InfnnQeS Cmwn mpyrlght Location of Objector and rnayleddlo PrOSeEUtlon oiclvll prOEBedlnQ5 OS Licence LA 030dtL * Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 15/06/01 Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft (Modified June 200 1) Letter of objection dated 29 June 2001 from Mr & Mrs G McCaskie, 100 Shieldmuir Street, Wishaw

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302093 and ask for Alistair Maclean. APPLICATION NUMBER: S/O 1/00709/FUL

REPORT

1. SITE AND LOCATION

1.1 This application is for a change of use from retail (Class 1) to office (Class 2) of a ground floor property at 122 Shieldmuir Street, which is located at the corner of Sheildmuir Street and Carfin Road, Craigneuk. The application is identical to no. S/O1/00740/FUL.

1.2 The property is an existing shop which it is proposed to change to an office. The premises, and that next door (120 Sheildmuir Street), would be used by William Hill as a betting office. No 120 is currently an office, therefore, no change of use is required. A new shopfront would be the subject of a further application if permission is granted for this change of use.

2. OBJECTION

2.1 One letter of objection has been received from a neighbour who objects to the proposal on the grounds of noise, parking and access.

3. OBSERVATIONS

3.1 There is no off-street parking in this area for any shops and offices, which generally provide for local needs. I am satisfied however, that this proposal will not add unduly to the present arrangements for parking and servicing in the area. While a betting office may be open later in the evenings than a shop there are existing public houses in the vicinity. I do not see this particular use adding unduly to the present levels of noise and activity generally in the area

3.2 The proposal accords with Local Plan policies.

4. RECOMMENDATION

4.1 The proposed change of use accords with Local Plan policies and accordingly I recommend that consent be granted. Application No. S/O1/00757/FUL Date registered 1Sth June 200 1 APPLICANT MR AND MRS B LANNON, 34 BOWMONT PLACE, EAST KILBRIDE, G75 8YG

Agent SAS Designs, 2 1 Lembert Drive, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7NQ DEVELOPMENT ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION 46 CALDERBRAES AVENUE, UDDINGSTON

Ward No. 21 Grid Reference 269183 661883

File Reference S/PL/B/9/75(2)/GLA

Site History Full Planning permission granted subject to conditions on 19/4/00 for the erection of a dwelling house - S/OO/OO 1571FUL

Development Plan Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map - Residential Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft) - Residential

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Two letters Newspaper Advertisement Not Required

COMMENTS The applicant seeks planning permission for the erection of a 1112 storey detached dwellinghouse and detached single garage at land to the east of 46 Calderbraes Avenue, Uddingston. There have been two letters of objection, which have been submitted by adjoining neighbours. My assessment of this application and the issues raised by the objectors are detailed in my accompanying report. It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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

Reason: To accord with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of tlie 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, including any inodifications as may be required.

Reason: These details have not been submitted.

3. That notwithstanding condition no. 2 above, before the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied, a 2 metre high screen fence shall be erected along tlie boundary marked ORANGE on the approved plans.

Reason: To protect the privacy of the occupiers of 5 Glencroft Avenue, Uddingston and the occupants of the dwellinghouse hereby approved.

4. That within three months of the date of this consent, the fence marked GREEN on the approved plan, shall be reduced in height to one metre, where the fence extends beyond the front building line of the existing dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory visibility for vehicles exiting the existing driveway.

5. That before tlie development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: These details have not been submitted.

6. The existing dropped kerb connections, on Calderbraes Avenue shall be used to access the proposed dwellinghouse and the existing dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

7. That before the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied, a driveway, of at least 10 metres in length, shall be provided and shall be finished in block paving within one month of the dwellinghouse being occupied.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within tlie site.

8. That any future garage to be constructed within the site shall be constructed at least six metres back from the heel of the footway.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate parking facilities within the site.

9. That the driveway of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall not exceed a gradient of 10%. Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities.

10. That the plot boundaries and corners of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be pegged out on the site and shall be inspected by the Planning Authority, all prior to commencement of construction of the dwellinghouse.

Reason: To ensure the proposed dwellinghouse can be accommodated within the plot.

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans dated 1 8/6/0 1 Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft) (Proposed Modifications) June 200 1 Uddingston and Tannochside Town Map Letter of objection froin Mr Reynolds, 5 Glencroft Avenue, dated 26/6/01 Letter of objection from Mr Judge, 34 Calderbraes Avenue, dated 28/6/01

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 3021 02 and ask for Gillian Anderson. APPLICATION NO: S/01/00757/FUL

1.0 SITE AND PROPOSAL

1.1 The application site is situated within the fairly extensive garden ground of 46 Calderbraes Avenue, Uddingston. This site is located within an established residential area, which is zoned as HSG 8 “Established Housing Area” as defined by the Southern Area Local Plan (Finalised Draft) (Proposed Modifications) June 200 1.

1.2 The application site measures approximately 370 square metres and is vacant in appearance. The topography of the entire estate is such that the ground levels are undulating, creating terraced rear garden grounds. This site slopes from Calderbraes Avenue towards Glencroft Avenue. This is the case for all houses on Calderbraes Avenue and as a result the houses on Glencroft Avenue are at a much lower level.

1.3 Within the immediate vicinity of the application site there is a mixture of house designs; semi-detached, detached and bungalows.

1.4 On the 19thApril 2000, planning permission was granted for a dwellinghouse on this site. This current application was submitted on 18’ June 200 1, by a new applicant, who is proposing to erect a 1?4 storey dwellinghouse, with a detached garage. The dwellinghouse is to have dormer windows on the upper floor of the front elevation, with no windows in the rear upper floor elevation.

2.0 CONSULTATIONS

2.1 West of Scotland Water - no objections, subject to conditions. A minimum cold water storage of 200 litres is recommended. This will be dealt with by an informative on the decision letter.

2.2 Transportation - no objections, subject to conditions. Details regarding the length of driveway and gradient are dealt with in the conditions.

3.0 REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 There have been two letters of objection received from neighbouring proprietors, one to the rear and one to the side. Their concerns are as follows:-

(a> Light restrictiodovershadowing

Comments: The proposed dwellinghouse would be constructed, if approved, to the northhortheast of properties on Glencroft Avenue, and arguably it is those properties most likely to be affected. The northerly position is the best in terms of minimising potential light reduction. The objector to the south of the site currently enjoys high levels of daylighthunlight to the front of their property from midday until evening, this will remain unaffected. Levels to the rear, due to the orientation of the properties, are not as high, therefore the impact is negligible.

(b) Privacy

Comments: The objector to the rear, resident at 5 Glencroft Avenue is in an unique position in that, he does not have a dwellinghouse at his rear boundary, unlike most of his neighbours on this side of Glencroft Avenue. It is understandable that he will have some anxieties regarding the introduction of a new building on an elevated position to the rear of his currently very private garden. The concerns raised by the objector regarding privacy have been addressed by no windows on the upper floor of the rear elevation and a condition regarding the erection of a two metre high fence on the boundary with 5 Glencroft Avenue.

3.2 The issues highlighted within the current objections cover similar points to that of the objections relating to the previous application, S/OO/O0157/FULywhich was approved on 19* April 2000. I am certain that any amendments and conditions relating to this application deal with the objectors’ concerns in a satisfactory and competent manner.

4.0 PLANNING ASSESSMENT

4.1 The construction of a dwellinghouse in a residential area is acceptable in principle, however consideration must always be given to the impact of such a proposal on existing and future neighbours. I am satisfied that the proposal being presented to Committee is of an acceptable standard in terms of privacy, garden ground, parking, design and scale. I therefore recommend that permission be granted subject to conditions.