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North Council

Planning Applications for consideration of Planning and Development Committee

Committee Date : 28thJuly 2010

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28th July 201 0

Page Application No Applicant DevelopmentEite Recommendation No 4 N/10/00180/AMD EAD Ltd Amendment to Residential Grant Planning Permission C/07/00241/FUL Land To The West Of Paddock Street Si keside

10 N/10/00462/FUL Trumros Limited Mixed Retail (Two Class 1 units) Grant and Residential Development of Flats and Townhouses with Associated Parking and Access Arrangements 62 Clark Street Airdrie

19 N/10/00523/PPP Brackenh irst Construction of Hotel and Refuse Property Inv. Co. Ltd Conference Centre With Associated Landscaping, Parking and Access Points Field East Of Junction Of Stirling Road With Road Greengairs

28 N/10/00604/FUL Newhouse North Construction of Storage and Grant Developmen ts Ltd Distribution Unit (Class 6) Land To The North Of Unit 2 York Road Airdrie

36 N/10/00677/FUL Mrs Marion Stewart Construction of a Dwellinghouse Refuse Hillhead Farm Forrestf ield Road

43 S/10/00346/FUL Mr Paul Feenan Erection of Three Storey Flatted Grant Block Comprising 18 Flats and Request for Site Visit Associated Car Parking and And Hearing Landscaping Block 5 Park Road Industrial Estate New 54 S/10/00565/FUL Mr Tom McDonald Installation of Fortress Type Grant Post Office, Re-Siting of Kitchen and Installation of Disabled Ramp Spar Unit 5 Shopping Centre Old Road Uddingston Application No: Proposed Development:

N/10/00180/AMD Amendment to Residential Planning Permission C/07/00241/FUL Site Address:

Land To The West Of Paddock Street Sikeside Coatbridge

Date Registered:

1st June 201 0

Applicant: Agent: EAD Ltd Elevation 23 Eagle Street 11 Cairnfore Avenue Craighall Business Park Troon KAIO 7JL G4 9XA

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 0 Coatbridge South No letters of representation received. James Brooks, lan Ferrie, John Higgins

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed amendment meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies of the District Local Plan 1991, the emerging Local Plan and council Design Guidance relating to new residential development. There will be no detrimental amenity issues for surrounding dwellings and the proposal will not adversely affect the wider area. N1101001801A MD EAD Ltd a------,- a------,- h... Land To The West Of Paddock Street Sikeside Coatbridge iEE$z&gTF@?$- M m Scale I.IYL..I Amendment to Residential Planning Permission A+- cIo710024 IlFUL Proposed Conditions:-

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

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

2. That except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- 08/100-01 08/100-02 08/100-TYPE1-002 Rev G, 08/100-TYPE1-003 08/100-TYPE1-004 08/100-TYPE2-002 08/100-TYPE2-003 08/100-TYPE2-004 08/100-TYPE3-002 08/100-TYPE3-003 08/1OO-TY PE3-004 08/1 OO-TY PE4-002 08/1OO-TY PE4-003 08/100-TYPE4-004 08/100-02 rev G

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

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

Reason: To monitor the development and to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

4. That within 4 weeks of the last dwellinghouse becoming occupied, a Notice of Completion shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To monitor the development and to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control.

5. That notwithstanding the terms of this permission, the requirements (including all ongoing requirements) of planning permission C/07/00241/FUL remain relevant to this amended scheme and shall be complied with in full, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure all the terms of the original consent are met.

4. That notwithstanding the layout detailed on the approved plans, no permission is hereby granted for terraced blocks (plots) 33-36, 149-152 and 161-1 64. Before any development starts, a revised plan for these plots shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved as part of this condition.

Reason: To allow further consideration of the layout at these locations in the interest of residential amenity.

5. That notwithstanding the layout detailed on the approved plans, before any development starts, final details of all communal courtyard parking areas (including layout and number of spaces) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved as part of this condition.

Reason: To ensure the appropriate number of parking spaces is provided within the site. Backaround Papers:

Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2009

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Gordon Liddell at 01236 616437

Report Date:

20th July 2010 APPLICATION NO. N/10/00180/AMD

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.I The application site is located between Calder Street and Paddock Street, Coatbridge and measures approximately 7.2 hectares. The site is predominantly made up of vacant overgrown land that is bounded to the north by residential properties, to the south by the , to the east by Paddock Street and to the west by the now vacant site of the former Sheffield Forgemasters Works.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 This application is for an amendment to the house types and layout approved in application C/07/00241/FUL. Application C/07/00241/FUL was granted consent for 172 dwellings, incorporating a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced dwellinghouses. A subsequent change to the layout was dealt with as a non-material variation, reducing unit numbers to 163 and altering the road layout. The current application seeks to amend all house types as well as the distribution and ratio of each throughout the site. In particular, there is an increase in the number of terraced dwellinghouses. Overall, 171 units are now proposed, which is a reduction of 1 unit from the original consent. There are no significant changes proposed to the internal loop road and adjoining cul-de-sacs. The layout does, however, increase courtyard parking associated with the terraced dwellinghouses.

3. Awlicant’s Sumortina information

3.1 No additional supporting information submitted.

4. Site History

4.1 Planning permission was granted for 172 residential dwellings with associated roads, car parking and landscaping (07/00241/FUL) on gth September 2007. A subsequent non-material variation to that consent was approved on 20thMay 2008.

5. Development Plan

5.1 In terms of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991, the site is covered by policies HG3/45 New Private Sector Housing Development and HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas.

6. Consultations

6.1 No consultation responses.

7. Representations

7.1 There were no letters of representation received following the press advertisement and neighbour notification.

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. This application is not of strategic significance and should therefore be assessed against the policies contained in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. 8.2 AdoDted Local Plan - Monklands District Local Plan 7997: The site is zoned under policies HG3/45 New Private Sector Housing Development (Weirs/Garturk Brickworks) and HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas. The acceptability of residential development on this site has been further strengthened by virtue of consent C/07/00241/FUL, which has also established the broad layout and unit numbers contained in this amended application. In this respect, the application is considered to accord with policies HG3 and HG9.

8.3 Material Considerations - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: zones the site as HCF 2 AI Sites for Short Term Housing Development (Housing Land Supply). In this regard the application is supported by emerging planning policy. The North Lanarkshire Local Plan goes on to assess developments under policies DSP3 and 4 (Impact and Quality of Development) and for the reasons detailed in this report these policies are also satisfied.

8.4 Residential Development and Open Space Design Guidance: The adopted Local Plan contains design guidance on new housing areas which has been partly superseded by the Council’s ‘Developers Guide to Open Space’. Combined these guidance notes consider housing density/mix, open space, detailed design, impact on residential amenity (privacy, overshadowing etc), play provision, roads, access and parking. In light of the currently approved scheme, it is considered that the proposal is generally acceptable in terms of the layout and general design and that it satisfactorily reflects the garden dimensions, open space and play area provision previously approved. There are a limited number of properties within the development that are inappropriately sited and a condition is recommended to ensure that these can be satisfactorily amended. The design details generally reflect the previous approval, albeit with different house types (and ratios of those house types throughout the development). Overall, subject to the recommended condition, the proposal is considered to be a satisfactory residential development with an acceptable impact on the character and setting of the wider area.

8.5 Transportation: The previously approved road layout remains largely unaltered. While parking provision within the site does not reflect current more onerous standards, it is noted that this is an amendment to an existing valid planning consent and the standards applied to that consent are satisfactorily achieved, subject to a condition requiring further confirmation of the design and parking numbers contained within the communal courtyard parking arrangements.

9. Conclusions

9.1 With regard to all material considerations, it is considered that the proposed residential development is acceptable in terms of the aforementioned policies in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. It is considered that the proposed amendment is acceptable in terms of design and impact on the amenity and character of the surrounding area. As such the application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the above conditions. Application No: Proposed Development:

N/I0/00462/FUL Mixed Retail (Two Shop Units) and Residential Development of Flats and Townhouses with Associated Parking and Access Arrangements Site Address:

62 Clark Street Airdrie ML6 6DW

Date Registered:

11th June 201 0

Applicant: Agent: Trumros Limited CDP Architects C/o Agent Moorpark House 11 Orton Place Glasgow G51 2HF

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 008 Airdrie Central 1 letter of representation received. George Devine, James Logue, David Stocks,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed development is considered to accord with the development plan as it generally follows the appropriate criteria relating to a mixed use development of retail and residential units as set out in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The proposal can be accommodated without detriment to the surrounding area and includes satisfactory parking and access provisions including improvement works to Miller Place. N/IOfl0462/FU L Trumros Limited 62 Clark Street Alrdrle Mixed Retail (Two Class 1 units) and Residential Proposed Conditions:-

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

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

2. That the development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with drawing numbers G9.226: L(--)OO; L(--)01; L(--)02; L(--)03L; and L(--)04 and no change to those details shall be made without prior written approval of the Planning Authority.

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

3. That no shop unit, flat or dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be occupied until the road upgrading works to Miller Place and formation of the parking court have been completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

4. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority full details of the proposed surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to the said Authority and shall be certified by a chartered civil engineer experienced in drainage works as complying with the most recent SEPA SUDS guidance.

Reason: To ensure that the drainage scheme complies with best SUDS practice to protect adjacent watercourses and groundwater and in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site.

5. That the SUDS compliant surface water drainage scheme approved in terms of Condition 4 shall be implemented contemporaneously with the development in so far as is reasonably practical. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS, a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the SUDS have been constructed in accordance with the relevant SEPA guidance and the approved plans.

Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution and in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site.

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.

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

7. That BEFORE any of the flats or 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 7 above, shall be erected.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity

8. That notwithstanding the terms of condition 2, and BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail.

9. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include:-

(a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, boundary treatment, 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) a detailed timetable for all landscaping works which shall provide for these works being carried out contemporaneously with the development of the site. (e) details of the maintenance arrangements for these works

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

10. That all works included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 9 above, shall be completed in accordance with the approved timetable, and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased, within two years of the full occupation of the development hereby permitted, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenity of the area

11. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of:-

(a) the proposed parking court (b) the proposed external lighting provided for the parking court (c) the proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas (d) the proposed fences/walls

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

12. That BEFORE any works of any description start on the application site, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, a comprehensive site investigation report shall be submitted to and for the approval of the said Authority. The investigation must be carried out in accordance with current best practice advice, such as BS 10175: 'The Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites' or CLR 11. The report must include a site specific risk assessment of all relevant pollution linkages and a conceptual site model. Depending on the results of the investigation, a detailed Remediation Strategy may be required.

Reason: To establish whether or not site decontamination is required in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents.

13. That any remediation works identified by the site investigation required in terms of Condition 12 shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. A certificate (signed by a chartered Environmental Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that any remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the terms of the Remediation Strategy.

Reason: To ensure that the site is free of contamination in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents. 14. That the development hereby permitted shall not start until a Notice of Initiation has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

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

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

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

Representation Letters

Letter from Mr & Mrs Robertson, 3 Millers Place, Airdrie, ML6 6DR received 15 June 2010.

Consultation Responses:

Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) Scottish Water Countryside and Landscape Manager Transportation Section

Contact information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Colin Marshall at 01236 61 6459

Report Date:

12th July 201 0 APPLICATION NO. N/10/00462/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 Planning permission is being sought for a development comprising of two shop units with flats and townhouses with associated parking facilities at 62 Clark Street Airdrie.

1.2 The application site extends to some 0.33 ha in area and incorporates a disused building and car park that was last used as a snooker hall. The site is located to the south of the A89 and is about 1/4 mile east of Airdrie Town Centre The immediate area around the site is characterised by a mix of commercial and residential uses found on both sides of Clark Street. Miller Place bounds the site to the west and an operational railway bounds part of the southern boundary of the site. To the east there is an existing residential area.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 The proposals would comprise a mixed use development of 2 shops, 7 flats and 7 townhouses, with associated visitor and resident parking and access facilities. The shops and flats would be contained within a 3 storey building that would face onto Clark Street and the proposed 3 storey town houses would be located to the rear of the site and overlook a new parking court accessed via Miller Place. This privately maintained road would be subject to upgrading works to adoptable standards including the provision of a public footway.

2.2 The proposed 3 storey building would incorporate traditional design elements including a steeple tower feature with large arched windows at its north/west corner. External finishing materials would comprise a mix of reconstituted grey stone block- work to the ground floor shops and flat stairwell with contrasting facing brick used elsewhere. Roofing details include a leaded cover to the steeple roof and concrete tiles to the other sections of its pitched roof. To the rear, the building would be flat roofed incorporating a roof garden/amenity space. The upper windows to the front and side elevations would include galvanised balustrades features. The flatted building would also incorporate a shared rear amenity space to the rear segregated from the parking court by a 1.8 m high wall. A bin store would be accommodated within this shared amenity space. The flats would be allocated 12 spaces within the parking court. 7 off street customer parking spaces would be provided off Miller Place.

2.3 There would be 7 three storey town houses grouped in two blocks of 3 and 4 terraces. Located to the rear of the site they would face onto an L shaped private parking court which would be accessed via Miller Place. The townhouses would be provided with front and rear garden areas and be finished in dark brown facing brick with concrete tiles to double pitched roofs. The parking court entrance would be landscaped incorporatingsome tree planting.

3. Site Historv

3.1 The building currently occupying the site was originally constructed in late 1980s as a retail unit initially occupied by a KwikSave store and then by various other similar outlets and was last in use as a snooker hall. Recently there has been interest in redeveloping the site for housing purposes and for the reuse of the existing building as an indoor licensed leisure unit. The current application for a mixed shopping/residential uses was submitted following pre-application discussions with the case officer. 4. Development Plan

4.1 The application site is zoned under the terms of policy HG9 (Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas) of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

5. Consultations

5.1 The Transportation Section had no objection to the upgrading works to Miller Place and advised that whilst the parking court arrangements were not ideal, agreed that the layout provided a reasonable compromise in terms of access, manoeuvrability and achievable parking levels to enable the site to be redeveloped.

5.2 There was no objection from Network Rail in terms of potential impacts on the operational railway line located to the south of the site.

5.3 Scottish Water had no objection subject to the development being provided with SUDS drainage.

5.4 The Green Spaces Section had no objection provided a bat survey is undertaken on the disused building to ensure no protected species or their respective habitats would be damaged as a result of the development. The developer commissioned such a study and no protective species or habitats were identified.

5.5 The Landscaping Section suggested minor variations to the layout to ensure landscaped areas would not be susceptible to damage from parked cars, that the parking court be sufficiently lit and that some form of SUDS provision be considered to deal with surface water from the proposed hard standing areas.

6. Representations

6.1 One letter of representation was received. Whilst no objection was raised, the letter sought clarification over some of the details of the planning application. In particular assurances were sought over the retention of existing vehicular access and this was confirmed.

7. Plannina Assessment

7.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 requires that the application be determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. In this instance, the development is not of strategic significance and therefore the Structure Plan is not relevant in the assessment of this planning application.

7.2 DeveloDment Plan: The Monklands District Local Plan 1991: Policy HG9 sets out to protect the amenity of existing housing areas from inappropriate development that is not of a nature ancillary to housing. This policy also requires proposals to conform to the relevant Development Management Design Guidance.

7.3 As noted above the proposed development would involve the provision of a mixed use development comprising of shops/flats and townhouses with associated parking facilities. The surrounding area comprises of a mixture of commercial and residential uses and it is considered the proposals would complement the existing area and accord with the terms of the development plan with no detrimental impact on the amenity of the area. The proposals would also result in the demolition of an unsightly building on a prominent town centre approach road and as such the visual amenity of the locus would be significantly approved.

7.4 The proposed development is considered to generally accord with the terms of the design guidance on such proposals. Vehicular Access: As noted above, the site would be accessed from Miller Place, which would be subject to upgrading works to an adoptable standard. Access to the proposed parking court would be from Miller Place and its layout and access provisions are considered acceptable.

Parkina: There would be an acceptable amount of shop customer parking facilities provided off Miller Place, which would be complimented by existing on-street parking facilities on Clark Street. The proposed parking court has adequate spaces to serve the town houses and flats.

Amenity Space: It is considered that the proposed flats would have an adequate level of private amenity space to the rear of the flatted building. This would be a shared space providing a usable secure area incorporating the required bin store. An upper level garden terrace is also considered acceptable. The 3 storey town houses would be provided with adequate front and rear garden areas.

Buildina Desian: As noted above the flatted building would be three storeys in height and this is not considered to be unacceptable within the local streetscape and would not result in adverse impact on the character or amenity of the area. The building design incorporates traditional design elements and the proposed feature steeple tower would add visual interest to the development. The 3 storey town houses are also considered acceptable in terms of their impact on the surrounding area. There would be no adverse effects on surrounding properties by loss of privacy or sunlight.

7.5 Taking into account the above, the proposal can be considered to generally accord with the relevant policies and design guidance within the local plan and there are no policies which would presume against it.

7.6 Other Material Considerations: The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The application site is located within an existing residential area and is zoned under policy HCF 1 A (Residential Amenity) which seeks to protect the amenity of existing residential areas from inappropriate development but makes allowances for developments of an ancillary nature. It is considered that the proposals are in accordance with this aim.

7.7 Consultations: There were no objections and relevant matters raised can be covered by condition on any planning permission.

7.8 Representation: One of the local residents sought assurances that the proposals would allow an existing vehicular access to be maintained. This was confirmed in a response to the resident.

8. Conclusions and Recommendation

8.1 The proposals are considered to accord with the terms of the development plan and the proposed site layout, building design, access and parking provisions are considered acceptable. There were no adverse comments received from the consultation responses and there were no objections. It is considered that the proposals would result in a significant improvement to the visual amenity of this area following the demolition of the existing building. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No: Proposed Development:

N/10/00523/PPP Construction of Hotel and Conference Centre With Associated Landscaping, Parking and Access Points Site Address:

Field East Of Junction Of Stirling Road With Greengairs Road Greengairs

Date Registered:

14th June 2010

Applicant: Agent: Brackenhirst Property Inv. Co. Ltd Keppie Planning & Development Ltd 160 West Regent Street 160 West Regent Street Glasgow Glasgow G2 4RL G2 4RL

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

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

Recommendation:

Reasoned Justification :

The proposed hotel and conference centre development does not accord with the Green Belt zoning of the site and is therefore contrary to the Monklands Local Plan (1991), the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Structure and Scottish Planning Policy. It is also considered that the proposal will adversely affect the existing rural character of the site and the general area. N1101005231PPP Brackenhirst Propew Inv. Co. Ltd Field East Of Junction Of Stirling Road With Greengairs Road Greengairs irection of Hotel and Confewnce Centre With “A,-WlI-

.._.atCII Associated Landscaping, Parking and Access Points +- Reasons for Refusal:-

1. In the interests of the proper planning of the area in that the hotel and conference centre development would constitute inappropriate new development in the Green Belt and as such would be contrary to Scottish Planning Policy, the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Structure Plan 2000 (incorporatingthe Fourth Alteration 2008) (Strategic Policies 1, 9 and 10) and the Monklands Local Plan 1991 (Policies GBl and L11/2 5).

2. In the interests of the proper planning of the area in that the hotel and conference centre development would constitute inappropriate new development in the Green Belt and as such would be contrary to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

3. In the interests of amenity in that the hotel and conference centre development would adversely affect the existing rural character of the site and the general area.

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

Representation from Ms J McAulay received 1st July 201 0 Email from Greengairs Community Council received 2nd July 2010

Consultation Responses:

Letter from Scottish Water received 23rd June 2010 Memo from Protective Services received 28th June 201 0 Memo from Greenspaces received 1st July 201 0 Memo from Traffic and Transportation received 6th July 2010

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mr Kevin Divin at 01236 61 81 24

Report Date:

12th July 2010 APPLICATION NO. N/10/00523/PPP

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The proposed hotel and conference centre site is irregular in shape, approximately 1.8ha in size and is located at land east of the junction of Stirling Road and Greengairs Road, Riggend, Greengairs. The site is currently an uncultivated field and is located north east of the roundabout at the above junction. Located to the north, east and south are similar uncultivated fields. To the west is a forested area and to the south west a group of residential properties.

2. ProDosed Development

2.1 Planning permission in principle is sought for the construction of hotel and conference centre with associated landscaping, parking and access. As the application is in principle no detailed plans are required. The applicant has, however, submitted an indicative layout plan and written statement. The applicant proposes to construct an 80 bedroom hotel, leisure facilities including a gymnasium and swimming pool, bars and restaurant together with a large flexible conferencing facility. Two vehicular access points are to be taken from Greengairs Road (B803), one for access to the hotel for customers and the other for staff and servicing.

3. Applicant's SuDportinu Information

3.1 The applicant submitted a written statement in support of the proposed hotel and conference centre development. This assesses the proposal against current national and local planning policy.

4. Site Historv

4.1 On the 6'h April 2009, outline planning permission (08/01577/0UT) was refused Construction of Hotel and Conference Centre at the current application site. Reasons for refusal related to the development being within the green belt and being contrary to the Local Plan and the Structure Plan.

5. Development Plan

5.1 This application raises issues of a strategic and local nature and therefore must be considered in terms of both the Structure Plan and Local Plan for the area.

5.2 Relevant policies in the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (incorporating the Fourth Alteration 2008) are Strategic Policy 1 - Strategic Development Locations, Strategic Policy 9 - Assessment of Development Proposals and Strategic Policy 10 - Departures from the Structure Plan.

5.3 With regard to the Monklands District Local Plan 1991, the site is covered by policies GB1 (Restrict Development in Green Belt) and L11/2 (Good Quality Landscape)

6. Consultations

A summary of comments from the consultees are as follows:

i. Scottish Water has no objection to the proposed hotel and conference centre. ii. Protective Services have no objection to the proposal subject to best practice relating to noise from construction, construction hours, dust control, construction waste, site investigation and in the likelihood that the development will increase road traffic that an Air Quality Impact Assessment should be undertaken. iii. Greenspace Services wish to see detailed landscaping and SUDS plans for the proposed development before making further comment. iv. Traffic and Transportation have raised concerns relating to junction spacing, access, visibility splay, footways, turning facility, number of car parking spaces, car parking space dimensions and the submission of a transport statement.

7. Representations

7.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process and newspaper advertisement, two letters of representation have been received. The main points relate to increased traffic, overshadowing, noise levels, appearance of hotel, impact on natural environment, no requirement for an EIA, requirement for an Air Quality Assessment, illegitimate "Master Plan" and the conflict with local and national planning policy.

8. Plannina Assessment

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

8.2 Develoment Plan: The Development Plan consists of the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (incorporating the fourth alteration 2008) and the Monklands Local Plan 1991. Relevant policies are as follows.

8.3 Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (incorporating the fourth alteration 2008): Structure Plan Strategic Policy 1 (Strategic Development Locations) requires the continued designation and safeguarding of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Belt within which there is a presumption against the spread of built up areas and the encroachment of development into the countryside. As the proposed hotel and conference centre development is on land zoned as Green Belt it is considered that the proposal is in direct conflict with Strategic Policy 1 which seeks to safeguard land with Green Belt designation.

8.4 Strategic Policy 9 - Assessment of Development Proposals: Strategic Policy 9 B (ii) seeks to safeguard the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Belt. Strategic Policy 9 B (v) also covers the location of the development in terms of the need to avoid sporadic development in the Green Belt and the wider countryside. If proposals fail to meet the criteria set out in this policy they will be regarded as a departure from the Development Plan and require to be justified against Strategic Policy 10. The proposal is in the Green Belt with no adequate justification and therefore fails to meet the criteria set out in this policy. It is therefore regarded as a departure from the Development Plan and requires to be justified against Strategic Policy 10.

8.5 Strategic Policy 10 - Departures from the Structure Plan: Departures from the Structure Plan are given further opportunity to demonstrate appropriateness in Strategic Policy 10 (Departures from the Structure Plan). However the proposal still fails to prove itself as acceptable when assessed against all criteria. In particular, the appellant has not demonstrated specific locational need (Criterion A (v)) and the development will not allow for the significant restoration of vacant or derelict land (B(iii) b) .

8.6 Monklands Local Plan 1991: The local plan zones the application site as Green Belt in which policy GB 1 (Restrict Development in the Green Belt) would apply. This policy states that there is a presumption against new development in the Green Belt unless required for agriculture, etc. The proposal would result in hotel and conference centre development which is not directly linked to appropriately rural uses and, as such, the proposal is contrary to the relevant Green Belt policy. The Green Belt policy is designed to maintain the open rural setting of the area by preventing inappropriate new development. The local plan also sets out rural landscapes within 5 categories ranging from high quality to devastated. The application site is within an area designated as the highest quality landscape of ‘High Quality’. Local plan policy LI 1 (Landscape Improvement) in the Monklands District Local Plan seeks to promote the protection of better quality areas whilst encouraging appropriate developments within poorer landscape areas which will allow for landscape improvement. In particular it seeks to divert development proposals away from these areas. This application is therefore considered contrary to local plan policy LI 1/1 (Landscape Improvement).

8.7 Other Materials Considerations - Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: A material consideration is the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan which zones the site within NBE 3 A (Green Belt). This zoning reiterates the Green Belt zoning of the Monklands Local Plan 1991 and, as such, coincides with the assessment in paragraph 8.6. It is considered, therefore, that the proposal is contrary to the emerging local plan.

8.8 Scottish Planning Policy (SPP). SPP details that the key objectives of Green Belt policy are to direct growth to the most appropriate locations and support regeneration, to protect and enhance the character, landscape setting and identity of towns and to protect and give access to open spaces. The policy goes on to note that Green Belt designation can be used to prevent coalescence of settlements and to provide outdoor recreation and education. This policy states that there are certain types and scales of development that may be appropriate within a Green Belt. In this instance the proposed hotel and conference centre development does not fall within any of the categories outlined as appropriate uses.

8.9 The SPP’s section on Town Centres and Retailing seeks to support and enhance town centres and relates to all types of commercial development. It encourages developments to be located in town centres to enhance centres vitality, viability and economic growth. It is considered that a hotel and conference centre development would be more appropriately accommodated within the centres of Coatbridge and Airdrie rather than out of town at Riggend. SPP advocates a sequential approach to identifying suitable sites, particularly when a proposal is contrary to the development plan. The adoption of a sequential approach to site selection ensures that the benefits of new commercial development are available to the greatest number of people and that locally generated expenditure is retained to support investment and jobs within the local economy and assist in the aim of reducing the need to travel. This sequential approach gives priority to town centre sites as development locations. Edge-of-centre sites, district and local centres and finally out-of-centre locations should be considered in turn in assessing suitable development locations. Out-of-centre sites should generally be regarded as an option of last resort. As noted above the applicant has not demonstrated a specific locational need and has not indicated that any sequential approach to identifying the site was used. It is, therefore, considered that the proposal is contrary to Scottish Planning Policy.

8.10 Character and Amenity of Site: The site is currently an uncultivated field and is located north east of the roundabout at the junction of Stirling Road (A73) and Greengairs Road (8803). The site provides an attractive rural setting to Coatbridge and Airdrie thus preventing urban sprawl. It is considered that the site fulfils its role as part of the Green Belt whose purpose is to control the spread of development into rural areas and to preserve the rural environment from inappropriatedevelopment.

8.1 1 Applicant’s Supporting Information: The applicant’s supporting statement, as detailed in paragraph 3.1 above, attempts to justify the proposed hotel and conference centre development in terms of the Green Belt zoning of the application site. The supporting statement concludes that the proposal can be considered to be acceptable against the provisions of both national and local planning policy and refers to a precedent that has been set with the approval of the waste to heat energy plant at Drumshangie (Ref: 08/01023/FUL) and similar hotel developments throughout North Lanarkshire (Crowwood Hotel, Westerwood Hotel, Newhouse Hotel, etc). The supporting statement also concludes that the proposal will:

0 Provide an attractive high quality country style hotel and conference development set within an area of significant landscaping; 0 Provide enhanced opportunities for access to greenspaces and improve the existing landscape setting of the area; 0 Be sited in a very accessible and key location for travelling business clientele as well as tourists; 0 Promote the rural diversification and sustainable economic growth of the local area whilst respecting its natural heritage and ensuring minimal adverse impact on the Green Belt; Specifically create significant new employment opportunities for the local area; 0 Minimise the impact upon neighbouring properties and the surrounding rural area through carefully considered design, layout and landscaping techniques.

However, none of the information provided is sufficient to enable the Council to deviate from the local plan zoning for the application site. The current policy position has been assessed in detail above and it is concluded that the proposed hotel and conference centre at this site is contrary to local and national planning policy and will adversely affect the local rural amenity.

8.1 2 Consultations: The additional information and amended details are requested by Protective Services, Greenspace Services and Traffic & Transportation, these could be pursued via planning conditions on any approval.

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

Point of Objection: There is a concern that given the proposal will result in the creation of 300 car parking spaces which will increase pollution and noise and will be detrimental to the quality of life for existing homes. An Environmental Impact Assessment should have been undertaken.

Comment: The proposal does not meet the requirements for an Environmental Impact Assessment to be required to be undertaken. The development will have an urbanising affect on this rural area, although it is noted that noise as an issue was not raised by Protective Services. It is considered that the main building would be located sufficient distance to not result in unacceptable noise levels to local residents.

Point of Objection: The proposal would result in overshadowing the houses on Stirling Road.

Comment: The proposed hotel and conference centre would be at least 40 metres from the nearest dwelling which is sufficient distance to not result in overshadowing.

Point of Objection: Traffic visiting the proposal hotel would add to the already busy Stirling Road.

Comment: Traffic & Transportation have not raised increased traffic as a concern. There are, however, issues relating to junction spacing, access, visibility splay, footways, turning facility, additional car parking spaces, car parking space dimensions and the submission of a transport statement,

Point of Objection: The appearance of the building would not be sympathetic to the surrounding area.

Comment: The current application seeks permission for the principle of the development. If permission is granted the scale and design of the proposed hotel will be determined through the required follow up application. Point of Objection: Development of this area would have a detrimental effect on existing wildlife.

Comment: This concern was not shared by Greenspace Services.

Point of Objection: It is noted that there is a request from Protective Services for an Air Quality Impact Assessment.

Comment: A suitable planning condition requiring this assessment can be imposed if the committee approve the application.

Point of Objection: The supporting statement refers to an approved “Master Plan” at Drumshangie which has not been approved or adopted.

Comment: It is noted that the master plan has not been approved by the Council.

Point of Objection: This application is contrary to the Structure Plan, Emerging Local Plan and NLC Policies on Rural Investment Area development criteria and green belt policy.

Comment: This is noted and discussed in detail above.

Point of Objection: Would the hotel be linked to a reputable chain of hotels or would it be independently owned?

Comment: No such details have been provided by the applicant and this is not a planning matter.

9. Conclusions

9.1 It is considered that the hotel and conference centre development will adversely affect the existing rural character of the site and the general area. The proposed development does not accord with the Green Belt zoning of the site and, as such, the proposal is contrary to the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Structure Plan, the Monklands District Local Plan and Scottish Planning Policy. It is therefore recommended that the application be refused. Application No: Proposed Development:

NI10/00604/FU L Construction of Storage and Distribution Unit (Class 6) Site Address:

Land To The North Of Unit 2 York Road Chapelhall Airdrie ML6 8HW

Date Registered:

18th June 201 0

Applicant: Agent: Newhouse North Developments Ltd Michael Laird Architects Phoenix House 5 Forres Street Phoenix Crescent Edinburgh Business Park EH3 6DE ML4 3NJ Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 01 1 Airdrie South 0 letter(s) of representation received. Michael Coyle, Thomas Curley, David Fagan, John Love,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

With regard to the adopted development plan the site of the proposed site is zoned jointly for Leisure & Recreation and Economic Activity purposes; however, the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan zones the site for Industrial and Business Use. The principle, therefore, of the industrial development is considered acceptable. The proposed storage unit is acceptable in terms of mass and design and is in keeping with the character of the neighbouring industrial units. It will not be unacceptably detrimental to the established residential area to the north. W1O/OO6O4/F UL Newhouse North Developments Ltd Land To The North OT Unit 2 York Road Chapelhall s=..&r- sw,~;~$~~s=..&r- LL-.". E$zmrn Erection of a Storage Unit (Class 6) I&r*.Cllru.*r.", ._&._.I km2.kA?.=a - w::= +- Proposed Conditions:-

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

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

2. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- HFG.AR(PL)OOl, HFG.AR( PL)002, HFG.AR(PL)003, HFG.AR(PL)004, HFG.AR(PL)005, HFG.AR(PL)OOG, HFG.AR(PL)007, HFG,AR(PL)008, HFG.AR(PL)OOS, HFG.AR(PL)OlO, HFG.AR(PL)OI 1, HFG.AR(PL)012, HFG.AR(PL)013 and HFG.AR(PL)014.

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

3. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition.

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

4. 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.

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

5. 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, 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) tree and shrub protection in the course of development (d) a timetable for the completion of these works contemporaneously with the development.

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

6. That prior to the development hereby permitted being completed, 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; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

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

7. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, full details of the proposed surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to the said Authority and shall be certified by a chartered civil engineer as complying with appropriate SEPA SUDS guidance.

Reason: To ensure that the drainage scheme complies with best SUDS practice to protect adjacent watercourses and groundwater.

8. That the SUDS compliant surface water drainage scheme approved in terms of Condition 7 shall be implemented contemporaneously with the development in so far as is reasonably practical. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS, a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the SUDS has been constructed in accordance with the relevant SEPA SUDS guidance.

Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution.

9. That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all the pedestrian accesses, footways, 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 maintainedfor the approved purpose.

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

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

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

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

Reason: To monitor the development and to enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control. Backaround Paoers:

Representation Letters

No letters of representation received.

Consultation Responses:

Memo from Protective Services received 28'h June 201 0 Memo from Traffic and Transportation received 7'h July 201 0 Memo from Greenspaces received 8'h July 201 0

Contact Information:

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

Report Date:

14th July 201 0 APPLICATION NO. N/10/00604/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The application site is irregular in shape, extends to approximately 1.08ha and is located at land east of the junction of York Road, Chapelhall. The site is currently an uncultivated field with a small wooded area located at the south eastern corner. Located to the north is a modern housing area. To the east and south are industrial buildings. To the west are similar uncultivatedfields with wooded areas. Further to the south of the application site is the M8/A8 Motorway.

2. Proposed Development

2. I Full planning permission is being sought for the construction of a storage and distribution unit (class 6) at land to the north of Unit 2, York Road, Chapelhall, Airdrie. The proposed storage unit would measure approximately 40 metres long, 20 metres wide and 7.4 metres high. Although the proposed unit would be a basic box shape, the applicant proposes a high level of external finishes including powder coated metal panels, powder coated louvre panels as well as clear and opaque glazing. Two vehicular access points are to be taken from York Road, with 40 car parking spaces proposed.

3. Applicant’s Sumortina Information

3.1 The applicant has provided a Design Statement, Ecology Report, Site Investigation Statement and Drainage Statement.

4. Site Historv

4.1 The application site has no relevant planning history.

5. Development Plan

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

5.2 In terms of the Monklands Local Plan 1991 the site is zoned jointly for Leisure & Recreation and Economic Activity purposes (LR 6/3 and ECON 7/12).

6. Consultations

6.1 A summary of comments from the consultees are as follows:

i. Protective Services have no objection to the proposal subject to best practice relating to noise from construction, construction hours, dust control, construction waste and site investigation. ii. Greenspace Services have no objection to the proposed development on this site subject to a recommendation regarding the mature deciduous trees within the proposed site. These trees that have Tree Preservation Order (TPO) tags are to be felled to allow for development to take place. The tree species consist of Oak and Lime which afford considerable biodiversity value. In addition the ground flora is indicative of semi-natural deciduous woodland with Dog Violet, Greater Stichwort and Pignut present. This woodland area should be left undamaged with appropriate woodland ground flora management i.e. One autumn cut with all cutting removed. iii. Traffic and Transportation have raised concerns relating to junction spacing, access, visibility splay, footways, turning facility, additional car parking spaces and car parking space dimensions. 7. Retwesentations

7.1 Following the standard neighbour notification process and press advert, there have been no representations received to date.

8. Plannina Assessment

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

8.2 Develoloment Plan - Monklands District Local Plan 1991: The site is located just to the south of Chapelhall on land zoned jointly as LR 6/3 (Develop Facilities for Golf) and Econ 7/12 (Offices/Business Use/ Light Industry). Policy LR 6/3 states that the Council will support the development of a 9 hole private golf course in association with other commercial developments. This local plan zoning of the application site for a golf development is, however, no longer relevant given that there is a change in land use zoning in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, this will be explored in detail below. Policy Econ 7/12 allocates the site also as part of a potential Business Park development. The proposed storage and distribution unit is considered to reflect policy Econ 7/12. The proposal, due to it mass, design and finish, is considered to be in keeping with the neighbouring industrial units without resulting in an unacceptable detrimental impact on the residential properties to the north.

8.3 Other Material Considerations - Finalised Draff North Lanarkshire Local Plan: A material consideration is the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, which zones the application site as EDI 2 A (Industrial and Business Sites). This policy supports industrial and business development. This new zoning of the application site for industrial and business development is sufficient to accept the principle of the proposed storage unit providing the development does not have a significantly adverse impact on the area. In this case, it is considered that given the size and nature of the proposal storage unit, it is in keeping with the neighbouring industrial units and will not be unacceptably detrimental to the residential area to the north. It is considered, therefore, that the proposal is acceptable and complies with the draft local plan.

8.4 Building Design and Finish: Although the structure is a simple rectangular storage facility set within in an existing industrial estate, the proposed storage unit is well designed and will be a positive addition to the immediate built environment. It will provide the area with a well designed piece of modern architecture. The simple ‘rectangular box’ used for storage and distribution will be finished in specified cladding systems to produce a contemporary design. It is therefore considered that the proposal storage unit will compliment the existing industrial units within the vicinity.

8.5 Consultations: With regards to matters raised in consultation responses, that have not yet been addressed, it is proposed to attach suitable planning conditions in relation to the submission of a Site Investigation Report which resolves the concern raised by Protective Services. Other comments from the Greenspaces Team, particularly in regard to the removal of TPO trees, there is no record of a TPO on these tree and is considered that the removal of the trees to make way for the proposal would be acceptable. Transportation have made a number of recommendations as detailed in paragraph 6.1 above, where appropriate, conditions to reflect these comments are recommended.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion, the site of the proposed storage and distribution unit is currently zoned for Leisure & Recreation and for Economic Activity purposes (LR 6/3 and ECON 7/12) in the adopted Monklands District Local Plan. The Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan however identifies the site as an industrial and business site. It is considered that the proposed storage unit is acceptable in terms of mass and design, will be in keeping with the character of the neighbouring industrial units and will not be unacceptably detrimental to the established residential area to the north. Taking account of these matters, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Application No: Proposed Development:

N/10/00677/FUL Construction of Dwellinghouse Site Address:

Hillhead Farm Forrestfield Road Caldercruix FK1 3BU Date Registered:

25'h June 2009

Applicant: Agent: Miss Marion Stewart Neil Gray Colliers CRE 39 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HN

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: 007 Airdrie North Representations: Campbell Cameron, Sophia Coyle, James No letter of representation received. McGuigan, Thomas Morgan.

Recommendation :Refuse for the Following Reasons:-

Reasoned Justification: The proposal is contrary to the terms of the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it is an inappropriate development in the countryside. The proposed dwellinghouse will adversely affect the rural amenity of the area.

1. The proposed dwelling house is contrary to Policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns) of the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it is an inappropriate development in the designated countryside with no overriding locational need and no overriding economic or agricultural benefit to out weigh the adverse environmental impact. 2. The proposed dwelling house is contrary to Policy NBE 38 of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan as the proposed location of the dwelling will not provide any enhancement of natural heritage and it does not form part of a cluster of existing agricultural buildings.

3. In the interest of amenity in that the proposed dwellinghouse will adversely affect the open rural character of the area.

4. That should planning permission be granted a precedent will be set for residential developments in unacceptable locations in the countryside.

Backaround PaDers:

Representation Letters

None received.

Consultation Responses:

Letter from Scottish Environment Protection Agerxy received 2gthJune 201 0 Memo from Traffic and Transportation received 5 July 2010. Memo from Green Space Services received 7'h July 2010 Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Gordon Arthur on 01 236 61 6475

Report Date:

20thJuly 201 0 APPLICATION NO. N/10/00677/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.1 The proposed dwellinghouse site lies in open countryside, characterised by agricultural and related uses, such as farm buildings and open fields. To the south west is the settlement Caldercruix and to the north some 2 miles away, . The site is a plot of land lying adjacent to the residential property at Hillhead Farm and is located some 850 metres north Wester Whinn Farm. The application site extends to approximately 2500 square metres with submitted plan showing a build footprint of approximately 430 square metres. The land is bounded to the north by a farm access track and further west by Hillhead farmhouse. To the south and west there are open fields.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 Planning permission is sought for the construction of a single storey dwelling house. This will be accessed by taking access from the existing private farm track which leads to Hillhead Farm.

3. Applicant's Supportina Information

3.1 The applicant has provided the following supporting information.

3.2 Planning Statement: This argues that the proposal is supported by the Local Plan, other material considerations and national planning policy in that there are justifications for the development in terms of specific locational need, economic benefit, infrastructure implications and environmental impact. The statement highlights that the applicant is a farm worker at the neighbouring Wester Whinn Farm but provides no supporting documentation on this to justify the requirement for an additional labour unit at a neighbouring farm.

4. Site Historv

0 07/00495/FUL Construction of boarding kennels at Hillhead Farm approved 31" August 2007 0 09/00986/FUL Construction of a dwellinghouse on land to the west of Hillhead Farm withdrawn 23rdNovember 2009.

5. Development Plan

5.1 This application is not of strategic significance and can therefore be assessed against the adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

5.2 The application site is located within an area covered by Policy GB2 (Restrict Development in Countryside around Towns). In this case the terms of Policy GB2 are relevant along with an assessment under the terms of policy HG5 (Promotion of Rural Housing opportunities) and the design guidance on New Houses in the Countryside. Policy GB 2 is intended to protect countryside locations from inappropriate isolated development.

6. Consultations

6.1 A summary of comments from consultees is as follows:

Traffic and Transportation has no objection to the proposal. Greenspace Services has no objection to the proposal providing comments on biodiversity enhancements, landscaping and access rights. Scottish Environment Protection Agency has no objections to the proposal and has provided comments relating to standing advice.

7. Remesentat ions

7.1 No letters of representation received.

8. Plannina Assessment

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

DeVdORment Plan Monklands District Local Plan 1991 The site falls within a countryside location, GB 2 (Countryside around Towns) and as such proposals need to be justified against the criteria of economic benefit, specific locational need, infrastructure implications and environmental impact. Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Policy GB 2 (Countryside around Towns) protects countryside locations from inappropriate isolated development. The applicant’s assertion that there is appropriate economic benefit and specific locational need and that there are no unacceptable infrastructure implications or environmental impact is discussed below.

8.2 Economic benefit It is noted from the planning statement that the applicant is employed at Wester Whinn Farm whose fields bound the sites location with the main farm complex some 850 metres directly south. However no assessment has been received that indicates that, economic or agricultural benefit resulting from the proposal would outweigh the adverse environmental impact. As such it is considered that any claimed agricultural benefit is outweighed by the adverse effect on the local amenity and surrounding environment.

8.3 Specific locational need The applicant, who has a disability, seeks assistance with her continuing care by having a purpose built house to suit her needs. The choice of location is based on a requirement for support in close proximity to family members and her workplace at Wester Whinn Farm. Alternatives to a new detached dwellinghouse were rejected by the applicant including extending or subdividing existing buildings at Wester W hinn Farm. Notwithstanding the applicant’s circumstance no detailed or agricultural information was supplied for the requirement of an additional dwelling. It is considered that there is no overriding locationasl need for the proposed dwellinghouse.

8.4 Infrastructure implications: The applicant intends to use the existing unadopted farm track in order to access the proposed development. Foul drainage connection to a septic tank arrangement is proposed and will be subject to agreement with SEPA. It is considered that a suitable condition could be imposed addressing this matter. There is no objection from the Transportation Section. The site is adjacent to the Black Loch Moss, SSSVSAC (Special Area of Conservation) and careful consideration has to be given to the use of the soak away foul drainage system currently proposed. It is considered that there are no overriding infrastructure hindrances to the proposed development.

8.5 Environmental impact: The site is designated for landscape improvement under policy LI 1/5, being classified as devastated landscape. Notwithstanding this classification the landscape in which the site sits is attractive and would be better described as medium quality landscape which is the designation of neighbouring land. The rural amenity of the area would be adversely affected by the addition of a detached dwellinghouse.

8.6 It is considered that the proposal will adversely affect the rural character of the area with no overriding need or benefit and therefore the proposal is considered to be contrary to policy GB2.

8.7 Other Material Considerations : Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan: The site is covered by emerging local plan policy NBE 3 B Rural Investment Area which provides protection from inappropriate development. In specified limited enhancement circumstances this policy area can accommodate small developments.

8.8 Occupancy conditions are not applied in the Rural Investment. Area .This is a change from the policy contained in the Monklands District Local Plan which required all new developments to be justified on the basis of a specific locational need .There is no presumption against the granting of planning permission for new dwellings in the Rural Investment Area subject to new dwellings being located within an existing built cluster or farm steading group.

8.9 The overall intent of Policy NBE 3B is to focus new development towards the recognised building clusters thus minimising the impact on the landscape. This is in order to secure environmental improvements to the setting of existing buildings and to enable new development to connect with existing infrastructure and services. It is considered that the proposed new dwelling does not form part of an existing cluster given that Hillhead farmhouse represents the only significant building on the site and cannot therefore represent part of an existing building group. The approval for boarding kennels is noted but this permission has not been implemented and, as such, is not relevant to the "cluster" issue. As such the proposal does not accord with this policy in that the proposed location of the dwelling will not provide any enhancement of natural heritage.

8.10 Rural Amenity: The introduction of a new build dwelling house at this location represents an urban intrusion into an attractive open rural area which would adversely affect the rural character of the area.

9.

9.1 The judgement to be made in this case is whether the benefits raised by the applicant outweigh the disadvantages of inappropriate development in the countryside. In terms of the Development Plan the proposal is unacceptable as it fails to satisfy the tests of locational need, economic benefit or environmental impact. It is considered that no overriding justification reasons have been submitted and the dwellinghouse will adversely affect an attractive open rural area. It is recommended that planning permission be refused. Application No: Proposed Development:

S/10/00346/FUL Erection of Three Storey Flatted Block Comprising 18 Flats and Associated Car Parking and Landscaping

Site Address:

Block 5 Park Road Carfin Industrial Estate Motherwell ML1 4UH

Date Registered:

15th April 2010

Applicant: Agent: Mr Paul Feenan Block Architects Ltd 12 Coronation Court 18 Haddow Street New Stevenston Hamilton Motherwell ML3 7HX ML1 4TP

Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application Yes

Ward: Representations: 01 7 Motherwell North 9 letters of representation received from Councillors Annita McAuley, Helen McKenna, 6 parties. Peter Nolan & Gordon Stewart

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed residential development accords with Policies IND1, IND8, HSG9 and TR13 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in that there will be no detrimental impact on the character of the amenity of the area, or adverse effect upon surrounding dwellings and industrial units at this location. received from 6 Parties I

Planning Application No. S 110 / 00346 IFUL Produced by Erection of Three Storejr F latted Block Comprising Ebrth Lanarkshire Counul 18 Flats and Assodated Car Parking and Landscaping Block 5, Park Road, Carfin Industrial Estate, New Steuenston, Mdherrnrell Del 01698 274274 - * Representation kx 01698 403053 Proposed Conditions:-

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. That, except for the terms of Conditions (5), (6), (8), (IO), (12), (16), (19), (21) and (22) below or as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers: 10-102-GA- 101, 10-102-GA-102, 10-102-GA-103,10-102-GA-104 and 10-102-GA-005.

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

5. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs including windows, doors, gutters and downpipes shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. For the avoidance of doubt the materials to be used shall be restricted to the following: a lightlmuted coloured render, buff facing brick and a grey tiled roof.

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

6. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, this shall include 1.8m high close boarded timber fence along the north western boundary of the application site.

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

7. That BEFORE any of the flatted dwellings hereby approved are occupied, the fences and walls as approved under condition 6 above, shall be erected.

Reason: To ensure that the boundaries of the site are adequately treated in the interests of residential amenity.

8. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and shall include:-

details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, boundary treatment, grass seeding and turfing; a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; a detailed schedule for all landscaping works which shall provide for these works being carried out contemporaneously with the development of the site and completed before the last flat is occupied.

Reason: To ensure that all landscaping and planting works are carried out satisfactorily.

9. That all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 8 above, shall be completed in accordance with the timetable approved under Condition (8) and before the last flat within the development hereby permitted is occupied, and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the occupation of the last flatted dwelling within the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

10. That before the residential development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of:- the proposed parking areas shown on the approved plans; the proposed external lighting to be provided for the flatted blocks and parking area; the proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas agreed under the terms of conditions 8 and 9 above; the proposed fences and walls to be erected as agreed under the terms of condition 6, the proposed SUDS drainage scheme outlined in conditions 16 and 17.

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

11. That before the occupation of the first flatted dwelling within the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 10 shall be in operation.

Reason: To ensure ongoing maintenance in the interest of traffic safety and amenity.

12. That notwithstanding the plans hereby approved and before the development hereby permitted starts, further details regarding the treatment of the gable at Unit D shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

13. That before the occupation of any flatted dwelling hereby approved, the works to the exposed gable as approved under condition 12 above shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the exposed gable is satisfactorily treated in the interests of the amenity.

14. That BEFORE any works of any description start on the application site, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, a comprehensive site investigation report shall be submitted to and for the approval of the said Authority. The investigation must be carried out in accordance with current best practice advice, such as BS 10175: 'The Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites' or CLR 11. The report must include a site specific risk assessment of all relevant pollution linkages and a conceptual site model. Depending on the results of the investigation, a detailed Remediation Strategy may be required

Reason: To establish whether or not site decontamination is required in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents.

15. That any remediation works identified by the site investigation required in terms of Condition 14 above shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. A certificate (signed by a Chartered Environmental Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that any remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the terms of the Remediation Strategy.

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

16. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, full details of the proposed surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to the said Authority and shall be certified by a chartered civil engineer experienced in drainage works as complying with the most recent SEPA SUDS guidance.

Reason: To ensure that the drainage scheme complies with best SUDS practice to protect adjacent watercourses and groundwater.

17. That the SUDS compliant surface water drainage scheme approved in terms of Condition 16 shall be implemented contemporaneously with the development in so far as is reasonably practical. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS and before the first dwellinghouse within the development hereby permitted becomes occupied a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer experienced in drainage works) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the SUDS has been constructed in accordance with the relevant SEPA SUDS guidance prior to the occupation of the first dwellinghouse

Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution.

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

Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory drainage arrangements.

19. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the proposed bin stores for the flatted dwellings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

20. That before the occupation of the first flatted property within the development hereby permitted, the bin stores approved under the terms of condition 19 above shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate bin storage facilities.

21. That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the proposed site construction compound including the means of site access during construction works shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to assess these aspects in the interests of residential amenity and road safety.

22 * That before the development hereby permitted starts, details of the proposed sales office and associated parking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to assess these aspects in the interests of residential amenity and road safety.

23. That before the occupation of the first flatted dwelling within the development hereby permitted, all the access, 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 access, parking and manoeuvring areas.

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

24. That before the occupation of the first flatted dwelling the access road, car park and footpaths shall be constructed to sealed final wearing course standard to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

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

25. That a visibility splay of 2.5 metres by 60 metres, measured from the road channel shall be provided to the right of the access onto Buchan Road and to the left onto Park Road and before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, everything exceeding 1.05m in height above the road channel shall be removed from the sight line areas and, thereafter, nothing exceeding 1.05m in height above the road channel level shall be planted, placed, erected, or allowed to grow within these sight line.

Reason: In the interest of vehicular and pedestrian safety. Backaround Papers:

Representation Letters

Email from Mrs Jacqueline Lawlor, 6, Argyll Wynd, Carfin received 24'h April 2010. Letter from Monica Lennon Associates on behalf of Mr Thomas Lawlor, 6, Argyll Wynd, Carfin received 11 th May and 14'h July 2010. Letter and email from Mr William Devlin, 3 Lennox Place, Carfin, Motherwell, MLI 4GL received May and 11th July 201 0; Letter from Mr Stephen Murphy, 10 Argyll Wynd, Carfin, Motherwell received 5'h May 2010. Letter from Mrs Jacqueline Wallace, 4 Argyll Wynd, New Stevenston, Motherwell received 28'h April 2010. Letter from Mr & Mrs M McShane, 9 Lennox Place, New Stevenston, Motherwell received 5'h May 2010 Letter from Mr Ross Jamieson, 2 Argyll Wynd, Carfin, ML1 4GJ received 2gthApril 2010.

Consultation Responses:

Letter from Scottish Water received 21st April 201 0. Memo from Protective Services received 11 th May 201 0. Memo from Transportation received 7'hJuly 201 0 Email from Land Services (Greenspace) received 15'h July 201 0

Contact Information:

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Miss Heather Gebbie at 01698 2741 12

Report Date:

15th July 2010 APPLICATION NO. S/lO/O0346/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.I The application site measures 0.23 hectares and is situated to the south east of Park Road, Carfin Industrial Estate, New Stevenston. The site comprises of a vacant, single storey industrial unit which adjoins two similar units. Access to the site is taken from Park Road, with a gated vehicular access to the rear of the site at Buchan Road. It should be noted that Park Road and Buchan Road terminate to the north and south of the site respectively. The site is bounded by residential dwellings to the north and south east, industrial units to the west and a substation to the south west. There is a 3 metre high acoustic timber fence aligning the eastern and northern boundaries of the site which are shared with the adjacent residential dwellings. The site is relatively flat and contains no vegetation or trees.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 This application seeks planning permission the erection of one block comprising of 18 flatted dwellings following the demolition of the existing industrial unit. The block would be three storeys in height and front onto a private car parking area and the rear of the residential dwellings at Lennox Place. The proposed building will have a traditional appearance with a pitched roof and the applicant proposes a render and facing brick finish. The overall total height of the building will be 11.5 metres and access to the site will be taken via Buchan Road and Park Road in a loop road arrangement. There will be 29 parking spaces provided within a private parking court.

2.2 It should be noted that the applicant originally submitted a proposal for 22 flatted dwellings within a three and half storey block. Following discussion with planning officers, the proposed development was reduced to 18 flats within a three storey block which was relocated from the north east of the site to the south west.

3. Applicant’s Supportina Information

3.1 The applicant has provided a noise impact assessment, bat survey and drainage assessment in support of their application.

4. Site Historv

4.1 There is no relevant planning history for this site.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The site is zoned as Policy IND8 (Established Industrial and Business Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is zoned as Policy HCF1 (Protecting Residential Areas and Community Facilities) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 A summary of comments from the remaining consultees are as follows:

I. Protective Services have confirmed that a site investigation report requires to be submitted and have offered comments in relation to construction hours. II. Transportation has no objections subject to conditions regarding access and visibility. They also note that Park Road is not part of the public road network and consultations are underway with local land owners to remove discontinuities which existing in the public road network in this area. Ill. Land Services (Greenspace) have confirmed that they are content with the findings of the bat survey. IV. Scottish Water has no objections to the proposed development and confirms that there is capacity at Balmore and Daldowie Waste Water Treatment Works.

7. Rewesentations

7.1 Eight letters of representation have been received from six parties in relation to this application following the neighbour notification and press advertisement. The main points of which can be summarised as follows:

The height of the proposed flatted block will dwarf the adjacent housing due to its proximity to the common boundaries and the block will displace the existing perimeter fencing. The proposed flatted block will adversely affect sunlight and daylight levels currently afforded to the rear of the adjacent residential properties. The proposed windows on the flatted block will remove all privacy currently enjoyed by residents of the adjacent housing. The design and materials of the proposed development will have a detrimental impact on the adjacent detached properties due to the height and position of the building. There will be a detrimental impact on the rear of the housing at Argyll Wynd from noise associated with traffic and flat occupancy together with smells from garden and household refuse from the bin area. The proposed development would set a precedent for similar developments within the area. The proposed development is contrary to DSP4 of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan and Consultative Draft Supplementary Guidance 'Good Design Toolkit' in terms of the proposed design and the adverse impact on the neighbouring residential dwellings. The objector notes that there is a relatively short period between the re- neighbour notification period and the reporting of the application to the Planning Committee which would result in less time for consideration of any concerns raised.

8. Plannincl Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy. The site is zoned as Policy IND 8 (Established Business and Industrial Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Policies IND 1 (Industrial and Business Land Supply), IND 10 (Assessing Other Developments on Industrial and Business Land), HSG 9 (Assessing Applications for Housing Development) and TR13 (Assessing the Transport Implications of Development) are also relevant to this proposal.

AdoDted Local Plan:

8.2 Policy IND8 seeks to retain the existing character of Established Industrial and Business Areas by safeguarding existing uses and supporting the development of general industrial, distribution, storage or Class 4 Business Uses where appropriate. The proposal also requires to be assessed against Policies INDI and IND 10 as the proposed residential development does not comply with the aims of Policy IND8. Policy INDl applies as this allows surplus industrial land to be used for appropriate alternative uses. The proposed development is situated within an industrial estate which has been characterised by a loss of industrial land to residential developments. As the principle of such a change of use from industrial to residential has been established at this location, it is considered that the proposed development would integrate with the surrounding housing developments. It is therefore considered that the proposed development is an acceptable departure from Policies IND1, IND8 and IND10.

8.3 Policy HSG9 assesses applications for housing development against the following list of relevant criteria: impact of the development on existing built and natural environment; detailed design elements such as layout, building height, materials and positioning; provision of landscaping, open space and play areas and provision for roads, access and parking. In terms of design, the height of the proposed flats would not be out of keeping with other recent developments in the area. Residential development of 3 and 3 and a half -storey flats has been approved on an adjacent site to the north of the application site which fronts onto Carfin Street. This development is now near completion with some units occupied. It is therefore considered that the principle of flatted development at this height has been established within the locality. The proposed materials will match those used for the construction of the surrounding housing. The applicant proposes a double pitched roof and traditional style design which will be in keeping with the neighbouring developments on Carfin Street. The proposed flatted block will be higher than the adjacent two and a half storey housing to the north and east, however the proposed development would not be visible from Carfin Street and will be immediately located to the rear of the houses in Argyll Wynd. Furthermore it should be noted that the previously approved care home Ref. at land to the south west of the site is three storeys in height, therefore the precedent of a three storey development has been approved within the vicinity of the application site. This care home has not been constructed. In view of this it is considered that the proposed development would complement these nearby residential schemes in terms of size and scale and would not adversely affect the setting of the adjacent industrial units. There will be no impact on sunlight and daylight levels at the neighbouring dwellings due to the location of the flatted block. With regard to privacy levels, there will be no adverse impacts on the adjacent dwellings due to the 3 metre high acoustic fence which was constructed as part of the adjacent housing development and the flatted block is located 24 metres from the rear elevations of the dwellings. The proposed block therefore meets the minimum 18 metre window to window distances. Matters relating to transportation will be discussed at paragraph 8.4 below. Taking account of the above, the proposed site layout and design is considered to be acceptable, without detriment to the amenity of neighbouring properties. It is therefore in accordance with the terms of Policy HSG 9.

8. 4 Policy TR 13 requires assessment against various criteria relating to access, parking and the impact of the proposal on the road network. The applicant originally proposed to remove an existing turning head on Park Road which is within the application site boundary and have one single access point. However the applicant has since amended the site layout to retain the turning head and provided two dropped kerb access points from Park Road and Buchan Road. Transportation has raised no objections to the proposal and a planning condition is recommended to maintain the visibility splays at each access. It is therefore considered that the proposed development complies with Policy TR13.

Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan:

8.5 With regard to the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, the application site is zoned as Policy HCFI (Protecting Residential Areas and Community Facilities). This policy supports the proposed residential development at this location subject to no adverse impacts on the surrounding residential and commercial properties. The North Lanarkshire Local Plan goes on to assess developments under policies DSP3 and 4 (Impact and Quality of Development) and for the reasons already detailed in this report, these assessment criterion are satisfied. As such, the proposal accords with the emerging local plan. Consultations:

8.6 With regard to the consultation responses received from Protective Services, a planning condition is recommended to secure the submission of a site investigation report. Matters relating to construction hours are dealt with via advisory notes to the applicant. In terms of the response from Scottish Water, this can be accommodated by the imposition of an appropriate planning condition.

Rewesentations:

8.7 In terms of points of objection, I would comment as follows:-

The applicant has amended the plans to reduce the overall height of the building to three storeys and the position of the block has been moved away from the dwellings at Lennox Place and Argyll Wynd. The proposed height is in keeping with the height of similar flatted developments on Carfin Street. A SunlighVdaylight test was carried out and the proposed development was found to be within the limits of acceptability and will not impact upon the levels enjoyed at the adjacent housing. The proposed windows on the flatted block will be 24 metres from the windows on the rear elevation of the housing at Lennox Place and Argyll Wynd. While there is a sunroom at the rear of these properties which is located 20 metres from the window on the rear elevation of the sunroom, as indicated at paragraph 8.3 above, the minimum 18 metre window to window distance is achieved also due to height of the acoustic fence; the sunroom would be effectively screened from the flatted block. As noted at Paragraph 8.3 above, the proposed design, height and materials are considered acceptable. Details of the colour and texture of the materials can be secured by planning conditions and shall be submitted prior to the development commencing. As noted at Paragraph 6.1 above, Transportation has raised no concerns in relation to traffic generation. Furthermore Protective Services have noted no concerns in relation to noise generation from vehicular traffic, and any noise would be satisfactorily mitigated by the acoustic fence aligning the rear garden boundaries of the housing. With regard to precedent, there are similar style flatted developments within the area and it is considered that the proposed development will be in keeping with the surrounding built schemes. As noted at Paragraph 8.5 above, it is considered that the proposed development complies with the policies contained within the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Plan. It should be noted that the Supplementary Guidance is not yet a material planning considerationas it has not been formally adopted. The re-notification of neighbours was carried our in accordance with the Development Management Procedures and has given all parties sufficient time to provide any representations which will be taken into consideration in the determination of the application.

9. Conclusions

9.1 With regard to all material considerations, that the proposed residential development is considered an acceptable departure from Policy IND8 of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and complies with the relevant policies of the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. Notwithstandingthe objections received, it is considered that the proposal will not result in any detrimental amenity issues for surrounding residential dwellings. This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the imposition of the appropriate conditions Application No: Proposed Development:

S/10/00565/FUL Installation of Fortress Type Post Office, Re-Siting of Kitchen and Installation of Disabled Ramp Site Address:

Spar Unit 5 Viewpark Shopping Centre Old Edinburgh Road Uddingston

Date Registered:

22nd June 2010

Applicant: Agent: Mr Tom McDonald N/A Botterills Convenience Stores Ltd Block 9 South Avenue, Blantyre Industrial Estate High Blantyre G72 OXB Application Level: Contrary to Development Plan: Local Application No

Ward: Representations: 013 Thorniewood 0 letter(s) of representation received. Robert Burrows, James McCabe, Duncan McShannon,

Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions

Reasoned Justification:

The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of the criteria set out in the relevant policies of the Southern Area Local Plan and the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan in that it would have no adverse impact upon the building, the streetscene or access to the premises.

Proposed Conditions:-

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- 052010-01, 052010-02, 052010-03, 052010-04, 052010-05,052010-06, 05201 0-07 and 052010-08

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

5. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of all external materials to be used in construction, including the ramp and handrail shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

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

Representation Letters

None

Consultation Responses:

None

Contact Information:

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

Report Date:

12th July 2010 APPLICATION NO. S/10/00565/FUL

REPORT

1. Site Description

1.I The application site is located within Viewpark Shopping Centre, which consists of two joined single storey buildings in which there are five retail units and a public house. The application site is located in the smaller of the two buildings to the east of Viewpark Shopping Centre. Viewpark Shopping Centre is located along Old Edinburgh Road and the two buildings which form the shopping centre have been constructed to a modern design finished with red facing brick and grey concrete roof tiles. The shopping centre is surrounded by a mixture of dwellinghouses and other business and industrial uses. There is a 7.5m wide access to the shopping centre and there are 20 car parking spaces which includes 2 disabled parking spaces.

2. Proposed Development

2.1 The submitted plans show the installation of a fortress type post office, re-siting of the kitchen and installation of disabled access ramp. As post offices are located within Class I (Retail) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 no planning permission is required for the post office and no planning permission is required for the re-siting of the kitchen. The only part of the proposal which requires planning permission is the installation of the disabled access ramp.

3. Applicant’s Suwortina Information

3.1 None

4. Site History

4.1 No relevant planning history.

5. Development Plan

5.1 The site is zoned as RTLG (Secondary, Village and Neighbourhood Commercial Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008.

5.2 The site is zoned as RTCI C (Neighbourhood and Local Centres) in the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan.

6. Consultations

6.1 None

7. Representations

7.1 There have been no letters of representation received in relation to this application following the neighbour notification and press advertisement. Councillor James McCabe has requested the application be presented to the Planning and Transportation Committee.

8. Plannina Assessment

8.1 In accordance with Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application raises no strategic issues; it can be assessed in terms of the local plan policy. The site is zoned under RTLG (Secondary, Village and Neighbourhood Commercial Areas) in the Southern Area Local Plan 2008. Adopted Local Plan:

8.2 RTL6 seeks to encourage the improvement of the environment of such areas. While the policy does not relate directly to the installation of disabled access ramps, it is considered that the proposal complies with the spirit of the policy; in particular, the improvement of the environment of commercial areas, as the ramp will provide improved access for disabled customers of the shop and therefore improve the environment of the commercial area. It is therefore considered that the proposal complies with policy RTL6.

8.3 Policy TR13 requires the assessment against various criteria relating to access, parking and the impact of the proposal on the road network. The disabled access ramp proposed would have no impact on the parking or movement of traffic within the shopping centre and it is considered that the proposal would be unlikely to impact upon pedestrian safety as the current pedestrian walkway would remain at an adequate depth (2.4m) for safe passage of all pedestrians. It is therefore considered that the proposal complies with policy TR13.

Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan:

8.4 A material consideration is the Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan, however, the zoning and policy position remains unaltered from the Adopted Plan.

9. Conclusions

9.1 In conclusion this application complies with the relevant policies of the Southern Area Local Plan 2008 and Finalised Draft North Lanarkshire Local Plan. It is therefore recommended that planning permission is granted subject to conditions.