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North Lanarkshire Council

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

P la n n i ng Applications for considerat ion of Planning and Environment Committee

Committee Date : 14fh March 2001

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APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 14'h MARCH 2001

Page No. Application No. Applicant

4 N/OO/O 1064/FUL John Lynch (Builders) Limited

14 N/OO/O 1426FUL Colin McCarney

18 N/O1/00012/FUL Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire

Mr & Mrs W Wallace 24 N/O1/00101/FUL

28 C/00/0093 2/OUT

35 C/OO/O 1043/AMD

38 C/O0/01099/FUL

43 C/OO/O 1 158/OUT

50 C/OO/O 1329RUL

59 C/OO/O133O/FUL

66 C/OO/O1357/LBC

Robert Paterson Holdings Ltd

Kelvin Homes

Mr & Mrs I Miller

Dawn Design

Loretto Housing Association

h4r Ken Moir

Loretto Housing Association

DevelopmentlLocus Recommendation

Residential Development (43 Dwellings) - Site West of Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston

Extension to Dwelling - Drumsack Farm, Chryston G69 9JG

Construction of Access Road to Transport Interchange - Former Steelworks Site, Gartcosh

Extension to Dwelling - 10 Belhaven Park, Muirhead G69

Residential Development (In Outline) - Cairnhill Trading Estate, Cairnhill Road, Airdrie

Realignment of Boundary Fence (Amendment to Planning Permission C/99/0 1498/FUL) (in retrospect) - Kelvin Homes Ltd Development Site, Highcross Avenue, Coatbridge

Erection of Temporary Residential Caravan and Creation of Parking in Association with Dog Breeding Kennel Block - Craigends Farm Craigens Road, Chapelhall, Airdrie

Erection of HoteYTravel Lodge, Restaurant, Fast Food Drive-Through and Filling Station - Land Surrounding Raebog Farm, Raebog Road, Glenmavis, Airdrie

Erection of Residential Development Comprising 16 Dwellinghouses, Formation of Access and Parking - Former Council Yard/ Cattle Market, Carradale Street, Coatbridge

Extension to Dwellinghouse 7 Golfview Place Coatbridge

Demolition of Listed Building and Incorporation of Listed FaGade and Gatehouse within Residential Development - Former Council Yard/ Cattle Market, Carradale Street, Coatbridge

Grant (P)

Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Grant

Refuse

Refuse (P)

Grant

Grant

Grant (P)

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APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE 14'h MARCH 2001

Page No. Application No. Applicant DevelopmentlLocus Recommendation

69 C/OO/O 1372lAMD Mr S Shanks

72 C/00/0143 l/FUL

77 C/OO/O1446/FUL

80 C/OO/O1479/OUT

84 S/OO/O1303/OUT

90 S/OO/O1328fREM

95 S/O0/01383/FUL

100 S/O1/00037/REM

(P) N/OO/O 1064/FUL (P) C/OO/Ol 1 %/OUT (P) C/OO/O1357/LBC (P) C/OO/O 1372/AMD (P) S/OO/O1303/OUT

Larkspur Racing Ltd

Non-compliance with Condition No 3 of Planning Consent 92/494 - Restricted Occupation of Farmhouse to Full Time Agricultural Worker - Westside, Greengairs, Airdrie

Grant (P)

Change of Use and Sub-division of Lower Floor to Betting Office with Night Club on Upper Floor - 14-18 Stirling Street, Airdrie

Grant

Shanks Waste Services Ltd Erection of Building to House Electricity Generation Equipment - Shanks & McEwan Landfill Site, Meikle Drumgray Road, Greengairs, Airdrie

Grant

Dawn Design

Mr Kennedy

New Brannock Ltd

Evans Easyspace Ltd

Mr E Waterston

Erection of Flatted Residential Development (In Outline) - Land Incorporating Social Club, 105 Main Street, Plains, Airdrie

Construction of Dwellinghouse (in outline) - Greenhill Farm, Greenhill Road, Hareshaw, Cleland

Grant

Refuse (P)

Construction of Clubhouse, Driving Grant Range and 5-A-Side Football Centre - Torrance Park, Legbrannock, Near Holytown

Change of Use of Gatehouse to Cafeteria - 7 Belgrave Street, Bellshill Industrial Estate, Bellshill

Grant

Construction of Detached Dwellinghouse - Grant Plot 9, Wishaw Low Road, Cleland

If approved refer to Scottish Ministers and Section 75 Agreement to be concluded If approved refer to Scottish Ministers If approved refer to Historic Scotland If approved section 50 (now Section 75) Agreement to be Amended If approved refer to Scottish Ministers and Section 75 Agreement to be concluded

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Application No: N/OO/O 1064FUL

Date Registered:

APPLICANT:

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT:

LOCATION:

Ward No: Grid: File Reference: Site History:

Development Plan:

6 September 2000

JOHN LYNCH (BUILDERS) LIMITED, EAST BROCKLOCK, MAYBOLE, KA19 8DG

McLean Gibson Partnership, 20 Cathcart Street, Ayr, KA7 1BJ

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (43 DWELLINGS)

Site West of Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston, Glasgow

69 267226670065 MD N/96/00284/FUL: Residential Development (42 Dwellings) - Withdrawn December 1996

Contrary to Development Plan: Yes

CONSULTATIONS:

Strathkelvin (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983: Greenbelt (E.PRO 2) Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000: Housing Opportunity (HG1/13)

Objection: No Objection:

Conditions: No Reply:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: Section 23:

COMMENTS:

The Coal Authority; Director of Education; Scottish Environmental Protection Agency; West of Scotland Water; Countryside and Landscape Manager

Eleven Three

The application is for the erection of 43 dwellings off Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston. During the processing of the application, due regard has been given to the main issues of zoning, road safety, naturally occurring methane gas and relationship with adjacent dwellings.

The site is within the greenbelt as identified in the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983. It is however zoned for new housing in the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000. Due to the dated nature of the adopted Local Plan and the advanced stage of the forthcoming Local Plan, it is considered that it is appropriate to use the new housing zoning as a material consideration in the processing of the application. In view of the adopted Local Plan greenbelt zoning, the application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers,

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should it be the decision of the Council to grant planning permission.

There are no road safety objections to the proposal, subject to the 30 m.p.h. speed limit being extended beyond the proposed access onto Lindsaybeg Road. It is the intention to promote the appropriate Order for such a speed limit should planning permission be granted.

Site tests have confirmed that there are significant quantities of naturally occurring methane gas present at rockhead on the site. Appropriate remedial measures have been proposed and confirmed as acceptable by Protective Services.

The layout and house styles are acceptable but it is recognised that a number of immediately adjacent residents will be disadvantaged through losing valued views.. There is however no right to a view over land outwith their ownership.

Taking account of the above, it is considered that the proposed development is acceptable. It is recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to the applicants entering into a legal agreement (under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997) requiring the contribution of E30,OOO towards the upgrading and maintenance of the existing play area on the adjacent Lanrig Park.

Grant permission subject to the following conditions: RECOMMENDATION:

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

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

That before the approved residential development starts, an amended plan incorporating alterations to Plots 25 and 26, such that there is open space between the plot boundaries and the eastern site boundary, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the planning authority, incorporating any modifications as may be required.

In order to establish an attractive and consistent eastern edge to the development.

That before the approved residential development starts, full details and/or samples of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required.

To enable the planning authority to consider these aspects in detail.

That before the approved residential development starts, full details of the design and location of all walls, fences and features to be erected on site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

To enable the planning authority to consider these aspects in detail.

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That before any of the approved dwellinghouses, situated on the site upon which a fence or wall is to be erected are occupied, the fence, or wall as approved under the terms of condition 4 above, shall be erected.

To safeguard the amenity of the future residents.

That notwithstanding the provisions to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, integral garages shall not be altered for use as habitable rooms without the consent of the Planning Authority.

To enable the planning authority to retain effective control and ensure the provision of adequate and acceptable parking facilities within the plots.

That residential development shall not commence until a scheme of landscaping is submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and the landscaping scheme shall include:-

a) b)

C)

details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, 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 an indication of all existing trees, hedgerows and other habitats and species plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection, in the course of development

details of the phasing and timings of these works. d) details of footpaths e)

In the interests of the landscape setting of the site and the wider area.

That in accordance with the landscape phasing approved under condition 7 above or within one year of the occupation of the last dwellinghouse within the application site, whichever is the earlier, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting approved under condition 7 above shall be completed and any trees, shrubs or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged or become diseased shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species or such other scheme as is to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

In the interests of the landscape setting of the site

That no works shall commence until a 30 m.p.h. speed limit is imposed on that section of Lindsaybeg Road adjacent to the application site.

In the interests of road safety by reducing speeds at the access junction.

That all accesses, roads and parking areas shall be designed and constructed to an adoptable standard to the satisfaction of North Lanarkshire Council as Planning and Roads Authority.

To ensure satisfactory and safe vehicular and pedestrian provision.

That no dwellinghouse shall be occupied until the access roads and footways leading from the existing public road to that dwellinghouse have been constructed to base course level.

In the interests of traffic safety and to ensure satisfactory road circulation within the site.

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That before the last dwellinghouse permitted is occupied approved roads and footways shall be completed to final wearing course.

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

That drainage works shall be to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, West of Scotland Water and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and shall comply with appropriate good practice and design guidance in respect of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.

In the interests of amenity and public health in relation to drainage.

That methane gas remedial measures shall be installed as per the approved drawings and details, or such other measures as may subsequently be approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

In the interests of public safety with respect to naturally occurring methane gas.

That before the approved residential development starts, a maintenance scheme for the approved methane gas remedial measures shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

In the interests of public safety, with respect to naturally occurring methane gas.

That no dwellinghouse shall be occupied until

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(b)

the approved methane gas remedial measures for that dwellinghouse are installed; a phasing scheme for the installation of footpath mounted methane gas ventilators has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required; and appropriate ventilators are installed as per the approved phasing scheme.


That in the interests of methane gas protection and remediation

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Foundations and sewers shall be shallow to a maximum depth of 4 metres or within unbreached boulder clay, whichever is the minimum depth; Should the boulder clay be breached, suitable remediation measures shall be put in place, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority to prevent a pathway for gas to escape.


List of Background Papers:

Application form, supporting information, plans and amended plans Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000 Consultation letters from The Coal Authority; Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee; Scottish Environmental Protection Agency; West of Scotland Water Consultation memos from the Director of Education; and the Countryside and Landscape Manager.

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Letters of representation from: Chryston Community Council c/o Miss R Anderson, 1 Neuk Avenue, Chryston, G69 9EX; Mr T, Mrs B and Mr P Walker, 5 Glenartney Road, Chryston, G69 9NS; Mr and Mrs D Macdonald, 7 Glenartney Road, Chryston, G69 9NS; Mr J Hynes, 21 Glenartney Road, Chryston, G69 9NS; Mr G Alexander, 23 Glenartney Road, Chryston, G69 9NS; Charles and Rosalind Gow, 3 Lanrig Holdings, Chryston, G69; Mrs N Cockburn, 66 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NU; Mr & Mrs R Khan, 72 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NU; J W Gordon, 74 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NU; Mrs L Graham, 76 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NW; R K Blanchard, 80 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NX; Mr R Rolland, 86 Lanrig Road, Chryston, G69 9NX; Mr J Kane, 63 Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston, G69 9DN; Mr J W Hone, Three Trees, 121 Main Street, Chryston, G69

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

Note: Should it be the decision of the Council to grant planning permission, the application will require to be notified to the Scottish Ministers as a significant departure from the provisions of a Development Plan under the terms of the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 1997 and will also be subject to the conclusion of an agreement under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

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APPLICATION NO: N/00/01064/FUL

PROPOSAL AND SITE

The application is for the erection of 43 dwellings on a 2.2 hectare site, between existing residential development and Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston. The site is currently grassed and used for horse grazing.

Under the terms of the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983, the site is identified as greenbelt. The Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000 identifies the site for new housing. The Structure Plan context for the application is the approved 1995 Structure Plan Review and the Finalised Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan 2000 with relevent greenbelt and residential policies in the approved plan being GB1, GBlA, Res1 and ReslA. These structure plan policies seek to prohibit inappropriate development in the greenbelt and to direct residential development to brownfield sites.

It is proposed by the developers to contribute towards upgrading of an existing nearby play area, rather than provide one within the application site. A footpath will link the site to the adjacent park.

PLANNING HISTORY

A previous planning application for the erection of 42 dwellings on the site was withdrawn in December 1996.

CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

Summaries of consultation responses are as follows:

The Coal Authority: no adverse comments:

Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee: no justification has been submitted for development in contravention of established greenbelt policies.

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: no objections, subject to sustainable urban drainage systems principles being taken into account.

West of Scotland Water: a water supply is available. A major sewer traverses the site, which could restrict development. Furthermore, the sewer and trench is known to convey naturally occurring methane gas. Special measures should be put in place to convey gas away from the sewer, therefore safeguarding property on the site.

Countryside and Landscape Manager: it is acceptable for the Developers to pay for the upgrading of the play area in the adjacent Lanrig Park. The site has no particular ecological value, although the hedges in the western and southern boundaries are of value to nesting birds and should be retained. Landscape comments are supplied.

Director of Education: no comments.

There are no road safety objections from the Transportation Manager subject to an extension of the 30 mph road speed limit to cover the proposed access onto Lindsaybeg Road. Methane gas remedial measures are acceptable to the Environmental Control Manager.

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Letters of objection have been submitted by Chryston Community Council, 11 immediate neighbours and 2 others.

Points of objections are as follows:

- the site is zoned as greenbelt and is valued by the local community as an attractive open areahhere should be tree planting on the site/the proposal will have a detrimental affect on an attractive rural arealhousing should be on brownfield rather than greenfield sitedthere are many suitable brownfield sites in the area, ie Cardowan Collieryhhe proposal does not meet development plan criteria for development in the greenbeltkhe proposed residential development is premature and will undermine consultations on the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan/should planning permission be granted, a precedent would be set for further residential development in the greenbelt

- the proposal is a danger to road safety, as the access is on to a busy and fast stretch of Lindsaybeg Road, which is frequently used by heavy vehicles and farm vehicles, as well as cardthere have been four recent fatalities in Lindsaybeg Road/there is a particular danger with schoolchildren having to cross Lindsaybeg Road to get to school/any new speed limit is likely to be ignored.

- there is a serious naturally occurring methane gas problem on the application site and in the immediate area/the methane gas problem is caused by a fault line which runs through the application sitehhere has been a previous methane gas explosion on the adjacent residential area/the adjacent residential area has ventilation standpipes on the roadsflocal sewers convey methane gashhere has been a recent refusal of planning permission for a dwelling on adjacent land, due to particularly high levels of methane gaddisturbance associated with the proposed residential development could upset the existing methane gas balance on adjacent land.

- there will be a loss of amenity to adjacent residents through loss of views, overshadowing of property, loss of privacy and extra noise and activity.

- the proposed development will be an eyesore and will be out of keeping with the general area through its cramped layout and through proposed two storey dwellings being adjacent to the existing single storey dwelling at Lanrig Road.

- Chryston will become a large housing estate and will lose its existing character/facilities such as doctors and dentists will become overstretched.

- the proposal will worsen existing sewerage problems.

- it is unclear as to how Lynch Homes came to buy the land for housing.

4. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

4.1 The key issues are considered to be the site zoning, road safety, the naturally occurring methane gas on the site and the relationship of the proposed development with adjacent dwellings.

Zoning:

4.2 Under the terms of the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983, the site is identified as greenbelt. The Northern Corridor Local Plan, which has now reached its Finalised Draft

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stage, identifies the site for new housing. This residential zoning reflects the site’s position within the existing envelope of Chryston with the site being bounded by housing, the realigned Lindsaybeg Road and a municipal park.

In view of the dated nature of the adopted Local Plan and the advanced stage of the Northern Corridor Local Plan, it is considered that the latter plan, with the new housing zoning, is a key material consideration in determining the application. The safeguard for objectors to the new housing zoning in the Northern Corridor Local Plan is that should it be the decision of the Council to grant planning permission, the application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers, due to the site’s greenbelt zoning in the 1983 adopted local plan.

Road Safety:

Lindsaybeg Road is a fast and busy road. It is an important part of the application proposal that speeds be reduced through an extension of the 30 m.p.h. limit past the proposed access point. Subject to this requirement, there are no road safety objections to the proposal. A planning condition requires that site works do not commence until the 30 m.p.h. limit is extended.

Methane Gas:

The site and the general area are known to suffer from naturally occurring methane gas emanating from rockhead. Site investigations have confirmed the problem and the operators, in consultation with North Lanarkshire Council’s Protective Services Section, have submitted remedial measures. These involve ensuring minimum disruption to the existing clay cap over rockhead, installing protective measures within individual dwellings to prevent gas entering the dwellings, providing venting round dwellings and providing on-street column type ventilators at 25 metre intervals to generally lower methane gas pressures.

It is considered that the above measures are acceptable for the proposed dwellings and should ensure no worsening of the situation for adjacent residents.

Layout and Design:

The applicants have declined to introduce some single storey dwellings into the development to reflect adjacent bungalows /ll/z storey dwellings on part of the adjacent Lanrig Road. It is not considered, however, that there are over-riding reasons for requiring a change to the proposed 2-storey dwellings. Clearly there will be some loss of valued views to adjacent residents and there will be some over-shadowing of existing gardens at certain times of the day. There is, however, no right to a view and the over-shadowing will not be so severe as to warrant a recommendation for refusal. Window to window distances exceed the normal minimum requirements and therefore there will be no undue loss of privacy.

Although the proposed layout does not fully meet the current North Lanarkshire Council open space standards, it is considered that there is sufficient interest in the layout and variety in house styles for the layout to be acceptable. It should be noted that discussions concerning the residential layout pre-date the formal adoption of the open space standards.

With respect to other points raised by objectors:

- residential developments on suitable sites normally bolster a community and it is expected that local Chryston service providers such as doctors and dentists will adapt to additional residents. No schooling objections were raised by the Director of Education.

- there are no sewerage objections from West of Scotland Water.

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- land acquisition is not a planning consideration

4.10 In conclusion, it is noted that the site is within the Chryston village envelope and has an appropriate zoning for new housing in the emerging Local Plan, which is at an advanced stage. As such, it is considered that the site is suitable for residential development. The details of the proposal are considered acceptable, with due regard having been given to road safety, methane gas precautions and layout. While acknowledging that there would be some lessening of amenity to immediately adjacent neighbours, it is not considered that there are any over-riding problems which would warrant a recommendation for refusal.

4.11 Taking account of the above, it is recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to the developer entering into a legal agreement requiring the developer to finance the upgrading and partial maintenance of the existing play area at the adjacent Lanrig Park.

4.12 It should be noted that should it be the decision of the Council to grant planning permission, the application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers. This is due to the current greenbelt zoning of the site in the 1983 Local Plan.

Application No: N/OO/O1426/FUL

Date Registered: 11 December 2000

APPLICANT:

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT:

LOCATION:

Ward No: Grid: File Reference: Site History: Development Plan:

Contrary to Development Plan:

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: Conditions: No Reply:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: Section 23:

COMMENTS:

COLIN MCCARNEY, BRANZIET FARM, BARDOWIE, TORRANCE, G64 4AH

RGB Design, 8 Farm Court, Bothwell, G71 8BU

EXTENSION TO DWELLING

Drumsack Farm Chryston

69 267357 670050 MD

Strathkelvin (Southern Area) Local Plan 1983: Greenbelt (E.PRO 2) Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000: Greenbelt (ENV2-8)

No

West of Scotland Water

None None

The application is for a rear extension at Drumsack Farmhouse by Chryston. The development also involves the refurbishment of the existing semi-derelict farmhouse.

The site is within the greenbelt in the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 (E.PRO2) and in the Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000 (ENV2-8).

The existing attractive traditional stonebuilt farmhouse has been unoccupied for a number of years and is semi-ruinous. During pre-application discussions, most prospective purchasers considered the building to be beyond saving and enquired about a new dwelling. The current proposal to refurbish and extend the attractive traditional rural dwelling is therefore welcomed.

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RodUCsd by oepartment of Planning and Environment m Division

Telephcne 01236 616403 Fax. 01236 616420

The originally proposed rear extension was reasonably designed but was too large in relation to the main dwelling. Amended plans have however now been submitted, with the extension being substantially reduced in size, such that it relates more satisfactorily with the existing dwelling. In this respect, the extension complies with policies for residential extensions in the greenbelt in the adopted Local Plan (E.PR04) and in the forthcoming Local Plan (ENV8).

Although a further reduction in extension size would be desirable, it is considered that the amended proposals are acceptable. This is particularly the case with the overall development including the refurbishment of the existing farmhouse.

Taking account of the above, it is recommended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to the following conditions:-

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

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

That before the approved development starts, amended elevations shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required; the amended elevations shall;

a) Incorporate the traditional design features specified on the originally submitted elevations;

b) Reflect the amended reduced size extension footprint; c) Have solid mullions on all windows

To ensure that the extension is designed to reflect and complement the existing building.

That before the approved development starts, full details and/or samples of all external materials to be used in construction, including walls, roofs, windows, doors, gutters and downpipes, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required; the materials shall be as follows:

Roof: slate or appropriate slate substitute tiles External walls: stone, appropriate reconstituted stone, roughcast or wet-dash Windows: sash and case style timber framed Doors: timber

To ensure that the extension is designed to reflect and complement the existing building.

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Application form, plans and amended plans Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Local Plan 2000 Consultation letter from West of Scotland Water.

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

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Application No: N/O 1 1000 12/FUL

Date Registered:

APPLICANT:

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT:

LOCATION:


Development Plan:

Contrary to Development Plan:

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection:

No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: Newspaper Advert:

COMMENTS:

4th January 2001

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE LANARKSHIRE, STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS PARK, BELLSHILL, ML9 3AD

Ironside Farrar Ltd., 12 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3NX

CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE

FORMER STEELWORKS SITE, GARTCOSH

68 270387 - 667959 CL Application N/01/00001/OUT: Gartcosh Industrial Park (Outline) and accompanying Environmental Statement, received 4th January 2001, currently under consideration

Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983: Policies IND4 (Industrial Sites - Other Public Agencies) and E.PR06 (Areas Unaffected by Specific Policies) Northern Corridor Local Plan (Finalised Draft) 2000: Policies ECON1/3, 3 & 4 (Maintenance of Land Supply for Industry and Business; Strategic Industrial Location; Gartcosh Industrial Park and Masterplan)

No

Scottish Natural Heritage Conservation and Greening Manager; West of Scotland Water; SEPA; Coal Authority

The proposal involves the construction of a l km long link road from the Gartcosh Junction on the M73 to the proposed rail station and transport interchange at the south-west corner of the Gartcosh Industrial Park. The road will also provide access to future industrial development on the Industrial Park.

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The site of the former Gartcosh steelworks is zoned industrial in the adopted and finalised draft local plans for the area. The proposal takes account of a Great Crested Newt population within an Amphibian Conservation Area that lies adjacent to the line of the proposed road. The proposal is in accordance with the development plan and the newt population will be protected while the development takes place. It is therefore recommended that consent be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION:

Grant subject to the following conditions:

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

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

2. That work shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the drawings hereby approved and any amendments shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) including any modifications as may be requited.

Reason: To ensure that there is no disturbance to the adjacent Amphibian Conservation Area.

3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of the proposed amphibian underpasses shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To ensure the possibility of free and safe movement of amphibians between the Amphibian: Conservation Area and the Bothlin Burn Corridor.

4. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of the relocated section of Amphibian Conservation Area boundary wall at the Bothlin Bum Corridor shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) including any modifications as may be required.

Reason: To retain the integrity of the boundary enclosing the Amphibian Conservation Area.

5. That the relocated section of Amphibian Conservation Area boundary wall referred to in Condition 4 above shall be constructed and established as secure to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) prior to the demolition of the section of Amphibian Conservation Area boundary wall which it replaces.

Reason: To retain the integrity of the boundary enclosing the Amphibian Conservation Area.

6. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of the working area and protection zone for the Amphibian Conservation Area and Bothlin Bum Corridor shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) including any modifications as may be required.

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Reason: To ensure that there is no disturbance to the adjacent Amphibian Protection Area.

7. That an Ecological Clerk of Works shall be appointed for the duration of the works to ensure that works comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation (Natural Habitats & Conservation) Regulations 1994.


8. That before the development hereby permitted starts, Contractors Working Method Statements shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority (in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage) including any modifications as may be required.


9. That before the development hereby permitted starts an amended landscaping scheme incorporating a proportion of Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) within the Silver Birch/Scots Pine Woodland shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required

Reason: To incorporate a wider range of native species in the landscaping scheme.

10. That within one year of completion of the road hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of Condition 9 above, shall be completed and any trees, shrubs or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged or become diseased, within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: To ensure the landscape quality of the Industrial Park.

11. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and bollards to be erected on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.


12. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of the entrance gateway signing and lighting features shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.



Planning Application Form, Plans and Supporting Statement Additional Supporting Information submitted 1 March 200 1 Consultation responses from The Coal Authority dated 16th January 2001; West of Scotland Water dated 22 January 2001; SEPA dated 26th January 2001; Conservation and Greening Manager dated 19th January 2001; Scottish Natural Heritage dated 8th February 2001

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Craig Lindsay on 0 1236-61 6458

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APPLICATION NO: N/01/00012/FUL

SITE AND PROPOSAL

The proposal involves the construction of a Link Road from the Gartcosh junction on the M73 to the proposed Multi Modal Transport Interchange (rail station, park and ride and bus interchange) at the south-west corner of the Gartcosh Industrial Park. The planning application has been submitted separately from the outline planning application for the Industrial Park because the road infrastructure is required in the short term to serve the Transport Interchange which is anticipated to open in advance of industrial development on the site. It is also anticipated that a further full planning application for the Transport Interchange will be submitted shortly by Railtrack PLC.

The proposed link road is l km long and is a 7.3m wide industrial standard carriageway which will provide access to future industrial development on the site as well as the proposed railway station and interchange. Initially, a combined 3m wide footwaykycleway will be provided on one side of the road with future provision of a 2m wide footway on the opposite side of the road as the site is developed. Street lighting will be provided along the full length of the road. The road will be set within a landscaped corridor designed with reference to the landscape strategy for the Industrial Park as a whole. Fencing and temporary bollards will be erected at various points along the road to prevent fly tipping in the period before industrial development takes place.

CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

Summaries of consultation responses are as follows:- Coal Authority: No objections West of Scotland Water: No objections SEPA: No objections Conservation and Greening Manager: No objections, comments on details Scottish Natural Heritage: Objection because of lack of information to determine impact on natural heritage, particularily the Great Crested Newt Transportation Section: No objections

No representations have been received from other parties.

OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

The normal course of events for a proposal to develop a major site such as Gartcosh Industrial Park would be the submission and approval of an outline application, with individual components of the development being approved through subsequent reserved matter or full planning applications. At Gartcosh the approval process has been sought through parallel applications for the access road (the current application) and railway stationhransportation interchange (awaited) while the outline application for the Industrial Park as a whole is still under consideration. This has been necessitated by the fact that the railway station will be operational in advance of the industrial area and to meet a deadline for an ERDF funding application for the access road.

The zoning of the Gartcosh site in the adopted and finalised draft local plans is industrial and therefore the access road proposal is in accordance with the development plan. From the Environmental Impact Assessment submitted with the Gartcosh Industrial Park application it is clear that the principal material consideration for the site as a whole is the proposal to move the Great Crested Newt population (protected by UK and EC legislation) from a part of the site with

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development potential to a proposed Woodland Reserve on the eastern periphery of the site. The existing location of the Great Crested Newts on the site, identified as an Amphibian Conservation Area (ACA), abuts the proposed access road on the west and north side. Therefore the protection of the newt population is also a material consideration for the current application.

3.3 It is in this context that the objection by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has been made. The SNH objection and responses can be summarised as follows:

1. Concern that the proposal has been split into component parts rather that being dealt with in its entirety. Response: The rationale for dealing with separate components is detailed in para 3.1 above. The applicants have emphasised that the application for the access road makes no presumption that consent for moving the ACA will be forthcoming in the future. If the eventual decisionis to leave the Great Crested Newt population in situ then completion of the access road would permit this.

2. There is insufficient detail of ground levels, boundaries of working areas, surface and ground water and drainage arrangements accompanying the application to enable SNH to conclude that there will be no impact on the Amphibian Conservation Area. Response: Further information has been submitted by the applicants to clarify the ground levels surface and groundwater regimes and drainage arrangements from which it can be established that there will be no impact on the ACA. The submission of details of working areas is required by proposed conditions.

3. Information is required on measures to be taken to protect regionally important plant species growing on the line of the road. Response: The applicants have advised that the plant species have already been moved to the Woodland Reserve to take advantage of the current dormant season. This work was carried out in conjunction with the Council’s Conservation and Greening Section.

4. Details are required of proposed amphibian underpasses on the new road route to replace those lost by replacement of the existing access road at that point. These underpasses allow passage of newts between the ACA and the Bothlin Bum Corridor. Response: The submission of this information is required by a proposed condition.

5. Clarification is required about the relationship between the proposed sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) and the ponds proposed for the relocation of the newts. Response: The SUDS scheme for the road is part of that required for the whole site. The applicants have clarified that two detention ponds for run-off water from the new road will be separate from the ponds proposed to house the newts. This is because the detention ponds will be dry for considerable periods and will also receive quantities of oil and other material washed off the road. They would therefore be unsuitable for amphibians but are expected to provide a suitable habitat for a range of plant species.

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In summary the matters that gave rise to an objection from SNH have been addressed by the provision of further information by the applicants, or are the subject of proposed suspensive conditions.

The proposed development is in accordance with the development plan and the Great Crested Newt population will be protected while the development takes place. It is therefore recommended that consent be granted subject to conditions.

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Application No:

Date Registered:

APPLICANT:'

Agent:

DEVELOPMENT:

LOCATION:


Development Plan:

N/00/00 10 1 /FUL

5th February 2001

MR AND MRS W WALLACE, 10 BELHAVEN PARK, MUIRHEAD, G69 9FB

Ian Denny, 2 Melbourne Avenue, East Kilbride, G75 8DT

EXTENSION TO DWELLING

10 BELHAVEN PARK, MUIRHEAD, G69 9FB

69 2682454669078 PW N/97/00208/FUL, Erection of 125 dwellings, Beazer Homes, consent given 1 OthDecember 1997.

Zoned within policy E.PRO 2 (Greenbelt) within the Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 and within policy HG1 in the Northern Corridor Local Plan Finalised Draft 2000 (Identified as housing site)

Contrary to Development Plan: No

CONSULTATIONS:

Objection: No Objection: No Reply: Conditions:

REPRESENTATIONS:

Neighbours: 1 letter of objection Newspaper Advert:

COMMENTS: This application seeks consent for the erection a two- storey extension onto the gable and rear elevation of 10 Belhaven Park, a semi-detached dwelling. The extension as proposed is set back 2 metres from the front elevation of the existing dwelling in response to concerns expressed by residents of the adjacent 8 Belhaven Park who have nevertheless submitted an objection to the proposal. It is considered that the proposed extension is acceptable in terms of scale and design and will not affect the field of view from the front lounge window of no 8. As such, this application is recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

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RECOMMENDATION:

Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the development hereby permitted shall be3 started within five years of the date of this permission.

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

2. That the facing materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall match in colour and texture those of the existing dwelling.

Reason: To ensure that the extension as approved blends harmoniously with the existing dwelling in the interests of surrounding residential amenity.


Application form and associated drawings dated 5th February 2001 Letter of objection from Mr and Mrs McGoldrick of 8 Belhaven Park dated 12th February 2001 Strathkelvin Southern Area Local Plan 1983 Northern Corridor Finalised Draft Written Statement 2000

Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams on 01236-61 6464

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APPLICATION NO: N/O 1/00 1 OUFUL

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SITE AND PROPOSAL

This application seeks consent for the erection of a two-storey extension onto the southern gable and rear elevation of 10 Belhaven Park, Muirhead, a semi-detached property.

The proposed extension is to provide an integral garage, larger kitchen, bedroom and utility room.

The dwelling in question was erected by Beazer Homes as one of 125 dwellings which received consent on the 10th December 1997.

CONSULTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS

During pre-application discussions, the residents of the adjacent dwelling at no 8 Belhaven Park expressed concerns that the proposed extension would reduce the field of view from their front lounge window. In response to these concerns, the proposed extension was set back 2 metres from the front elevation of the existing dwelling.

Nevertheless, a letter of objection was received from the residents of no 8 Belhaven Park dated 12th February 2001 on the grounds that the extension would affect the line of vision to north west from their front lounge window and enclose their front garden.

3. OBSERVATIONS AND CONCLUSION

3.1 The objection from no 8 Belhaven Park is not considered to be valid. The right to a view is not a material planning consideration. Furthermore, it is considered that the extension is set back enough to ensure that it will not reduce the field of vision to thenorth west currently enjoyed from the lounge window of no8.

3.2 Also, as the first metre of the proposed extension is at single storey level, the extension will only project out 1 metre in front of no8 at full two-storey height. It is therefore not considered that the extension will significantly enclose the front garden of no 8.

3.3 Furthermore, the design, scale and positioning of the extension are considered to be acceptable and as such, this application is recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions.

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Application No. Date registered APPLICANT

Agent

DEVELOPMENT LOCATION

Ward No. Grid Reference

File Reference

Site History

Development Plan

Contrary to Development Plan

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection

Conditions

No Reply

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours

Newspaper Advertisement

COMMENTS

C/00/00932/0UT 3 August 2000 ROBERT PATERSON HOLDINGS LTD, C/O MONTGOMERY FORGAN ASSOCIATES, EDEN PARK HOUSE, CUPAR, FIFE

Montgomery Forgan Associates, Eden Park House, Cupar, Fife, KY 15 4HS

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (IN OUTLINE) CAIRNHILL TRADING ESTATE, CAIRNHILL ROAD, AIRDRIE

47 & 48 276238664841

C/PL/AIC056/GQ/KH

See accompanying report

Under the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1, the application site is covered by policy ECON 2 ( protection of industrial character)

The site is also covered by policy ECON 13/6 ( improvement to industrial sites)

Yes

Coal Authority; West of Scotland Water; Scottish Power; Transco; BT; Dept of Education; Head of Parks, Sport etc. NLC Department of Environmental Services.

Two

No response

Outline planning permission for residential development is sought for 6.9 hectares of land comprising the Cairnhill Trading Estate, Cairnhill Road, Airdrie.

Following the taking into account of the current Development Plan, and other material considerations, including objections from local residents, it is considered that the principle of residential development is acceptable and accordingly that conditional outline planning permission should be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the following conditions:

1. That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:-

(a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site;

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(c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the provision of equipped play areas; (e) the provision of public open space; (0 the details of, and timetable for, the hard and soft landscaping of the site; (g) details for management and maintenance of the areas identified in (d),(e) and (f) above; (h) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (i) the phasing of the development; (j) the provision of drainage works; (k) the disposal of sewage; (1) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained; and (m) details of existing and proposed site levels.

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

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


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


That the open space and play area details shall be in accordance with the Council's approved Developer's Guide to Open Space.

Reason: To ensure that the development provides an acceptable level of amenity.

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

(a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in the course of development; and (d) details of the phasing of these works.


That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme for the landscaping scheme mentioned in condition 5 and condition 1, and for the equipped play areas mentioned in condition 1, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.


That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 5 shall be in operation.

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That all trees and shrubs which within a period of two years from the completion of the landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species unless written consent to any variation is obtained from the Planning Authority.


That before development hereby permitted starts, a report describing the soil and ground conditions prevailing over the application site (including details of the nature, concentration and distribution of any contaminants), shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and the works required in order to remove or render harmless these contaminants, having regard to the proposed use of the site, shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, and development shall not be commenced until these works have been completed.

Reason: To ensure that the site is free of health risks from site contamination.

That before any dwellinghouses constructed within the development site are occupied, the developer shall implement in full upgrading works, incorporating traffic signals, to the junction at Brownsburn RoadA73 and to the junction at Petersbum RoadiA73, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: As the traffic information submitted by the applicant shows that these junctions would be the subject of traffic flows from the development that would adversely affect traffic and pedestrian safety without the upgrading works required by this condition.

That before any dwellinghouses constructed within the development site are occupied, the developer shall implement in full upgrading works, incorporating a full roundabout, to the junction at Sykeside Roadcairnhill Road, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: As the traffic information submitted by the applicant shows that this junction would be the subject of traffic flows from the development that would adversely affect traffic and pedestrian safety without the upgrading works required by this condition.

That the development shall be restricted to a maximum 200 residential units, and there shall be no access to the development site from Hogg Street, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: As the traffic information submitted by the applicant fails to demonstrate that the the development can safely provide the minimum of two separate vehicular access points into the site that would be required for any development that comprises more than 200 units, and as the said information fails to demonstrate that access to the development can be achieved from Hogg Street.

That before development hereby permitted starts, full details of all pedestrian and cycle connections between the site and the surrounding area and road network shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required

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14. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, and before the development starts, a certificate fiom a recognised firm of chartered engineers, duly signed by a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist of Geotechnical Advisor Status (IEC, SISG 1993) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming the mineral stability of the site. This certificate shall be based on a professionally supervised and regulated rotary drilling programme.

Reason: To ensure the mineral stability of the proposed housing site in the interest of prospective residents

List of Background Papers

Application form and plans. The Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995. Transport Impact Assessment Report by Messrs. Mcilhagger Associates. Desk Study and Technical Report (June 2000) by Messrs. Dames and Moore. Report by Montgomery Forgan Associates ( October 2000 ) on “Cairnhill Park”. Letting and employment statistics/info. on Cairnhill Trading Estate. Tenancy Schedule for Cairnhill Trading Estate. Estates and Marketing info. supplied by respectively by Barr, Cowley, Rydens, and Gooch Webster. Consultation response from Environmental Control Manager, dated 12 September 2000. Consultation response from Coal Authority, dated 16 September 2000. Consultation response from West of Scotland Water Authority, dated 3 1 August 2000. Consultation response from Scottish Power, dated 30 August 2000. Consultation response from Transco, dated 16 August 2000. Consultation response from Transportation Manager . Consultation response from BT, dated 12 August 2000. Consultation response from Head of Sport , Parks etc, dated 24 August 2000. Consultation response from Director of Education, dated 5 September 2000. Internal memorandum ftom Transportation Manager. Letter of objection from Mr N Mclean 60 Cairnhill Rd. Airdrie dated 15 August 2000. Letter of objection from Mr Orr, 62 Douglas Street, Airdrie.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812381 and ask for Mr Quinn.

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APPLICATION NO. C/00/00932/OUT

REPORT

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INTRODUCTION

Outline planning permission is sought for the erection of residential development on 6.9 hectares of land comprising Cairnhill Trading Estate, Cairnhill Road, Airdrie.

THE APPLICATION SITE

The site, known as the Cairnhill Trading Estate, incorporates a mixture of buildingsiland in industrial use, although currently in limited occupation.

The site extends to approximately 6.9 hectares and lies on the south side of Airdrie, around half a mile from the town centre. Established residential uses bound the site on its west and east sides. The established retail park and derelict industrial land lie to the north and south respectively.

THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Under the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the site is zoned under policy Econ 2 which seeks to protect the character of industrial areas

The site is also covered by policy Econ 13/6 which seeks the environmental improvement of the industrial area at Cairnhill RoadHogg street.

THE PROPOSALS

The applicant seeks outline planning permission for residential development on the above-mentioned site. The application, being in outline only, does not contain any details at this stage. Nevertheless, the applicant, through the transport impact assessment report, has indicated that the site would have the approximate capacity for 200-220 houses and the main vehicular access at Cairnhill Road.

CONSULTATIONS

No objections have been expressed from any of the consultees.

REPRESENTATIONS

Two letters of objection have been received against the proposals by local residents. Firstly, Mr. McLean of 60 Cairnhill Road expresses concern over the structural damage to his house that may arise from the demolition of the existing buildings. h4r. Orr, of 62 Douglas Street, expresses concern that as a neighbour, his house may be affected adversely by problems of privacy infringement and overshadowing from any new development.

ASSESSMENT

Under Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, Local Authorities are required that in determining planning application proposals where regard is to be had to the Development Plan, the determination should be in accordance with this Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

On assessment of the proposals against this Plan, it is clear that any proposal for residential development is contrary given the industrial development zoning for the site. Therefore, unless material considerations indicate otherwise, the proposal should be refused in accordance with Section 25.

The determining issue in the assessment of the proposals of this application therefore concerns whether there are any material considerations that can justify the proposals notwithstanding the current policy zoning.

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The first material consideration which requires to be addressed is whether the industrial zoning is still appropriate and desirable for the site.

From close inspection, there is no doubt that whilst some old and poorly maintained buildings are still occupied, the site is largely characterised as vacant and partially derelict. From an environmental viewpoint, it is currently not an attractive site. It is in need of some significant investment that is both sustainable and regenerative, particularly in view of the predominance of residential uses in the vicinity, and the close proximity to Airdrie Town Centre.

As far as the Development Plan is concerned, the indication is that some form of industrial investment would be appropriate.

From the Department’s own records of development interest in the site, and marketing/property documentation supplied by the applicant, it is strongly suggested that interest in the site for industrial development is minimal and future investment in this regard, with much needed environmental benefits, is unlikely to come through. This lack of interest appears to be mainly by virtue of the awkward location of the site in terms of access for industrial traffic, and the existence of other more modern and attractive sites within the Development Plan area and North Lanarkshire.

With the road network not being scheduled for any kind of significant change, and given the availability of industrial land within the Development Plan area in terms of quantity and quality, it is unlikely that the factors holding back the development of the site for industrial use will significantly change.

Taking these facts together with the reality of the site remaining indefinitely in the same substandard condition in environmental terms, it seem reasonable from a planning viewpoint that the site is considered for other uses.

Through this current application, it is proposed that the site be considered for residential use.

On assessing the proposal fully, it is considered, subject to appropriate conditions, that housing is a use that could be accommodated without adverse effects on traffic, environment and amenity and would not give rise to any other significant planning concerns. Furthermore, from a positive viewpoint, housing is clearly a sustainable development on this brownfield site, that could integrate with, and substantially improve the environment and amenity of the site and the surrounding area. Indeed, this factor is particularly important given the predominance of residential use in the area, and the proximity of the site to Airdrie Town Centre.

As for other material considerations, it is clear that the consultation responses are reasonably positive as far as housing development is concerned and are not negative in respect of the loss of industrial land.

As for representations received, the structural issues raised would be considered in detail by the Department as part of the assessment of any building warrant application submitted. The issues raised with regard to overshadowing and privacy infringement of adjoining properties are of planning relevance and both would be considered and dealt with in detail as part of the assessment of any reserved matters submissions that may follow the grant of outline planning permission.

In conclusion, full assessment of the proposals would suggest that the site should not be exclusively considered as industrial, and that housing development would be a suitable alternative use. This conclusion is considered to be a material consideration that can justify development despite the current Development Plan zoning. Furthermore, other material considerations do not convincingly suggests that this conclusion should not be supported.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that outline planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

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Agent DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION


File Reference

Site History

Development Plan


CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply



COMMENTS

CIOOIO 1043lAMD 30 August 2000 KELVIN HOMES 87 CALDER STREET, COATBRIDGE ML5 4EY

ARM Architects, 10 Payne Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow G4 OLF REALIGNMENT OF BOUNDARY FENCE (AMENDMENT TO PLANNING CONSENT Cl9910 1498) (IN RETROSPECT) KELVIN HOMES DEVELOPMENT SITE, HIGHCROSS AVENUE, COATBRIDGE

40 271998 663741

CIPLl205 501200012/000lCM/SOH

Cl9910 1498/FUL Erection of 92 Dwellinghouses and 10 Flats Including Demolition of Existing Flats and Formation of Access Roads Granted Subject to Conditions 19 January 2000

Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 the application site is located within an area covered by the following policy:-

HG9 Housing Policy For Existing Residential Areas

No

Two letters from one household.

Not Required

The proposal relates to an alteration to the western site boundary of part of the Kelvin Homes redevelopment site in Old Monkland. This part of the site boundary backs on to the rear gardens of houses located in Woodside Street, Coatbridge.

The developer has confirmed that a strip of land located to the rear of plot nos. 7- 10 is not within their ownership (as originally supposed) but form part of the garden ground of Nos. 103 & 105 Woodside Street. In addition, during construction the terraced block (Nos. 7-10) was set one metre back from its approved position. This has resulted in the need to realign a new rear boundary fence and delete an area of screen planting from the previously approved proposal. Proposed rear gardens at this part of the site would be reduced from effectively 10 metres in depth to approximately 6.0 metres in depth. A proposed screen planting area measuring approximately 30 metres in length x 3 metres in width would be deleted.

Although the garden area would be reduced in depth it would not result in a disamenity to adjacent neighbours in Woodside Street as these existing houses are located some 90 metres from the boundary of the development site. Whilst the proposed rear garden areas for the new houses would be reduced in size they would

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nevertheless provide reasonable private amenity spaces. Indeed, smaller garden areas have been accepted in previous phases of the Old Monkland Redevelopment Scheme and I have no significant concerns over this. The original intention to enhance and extend an existing hedgerow at this part of the site would have been a welcome feature however its deletion would not result in a disamenity to either the existing residents or new residents.

Two letters of representation were received from one household at 107 Woodside Street, Coatbridge. The letters relate to the aforesaid ground ownership issue. The developer has accepted this and as a result has submitted this amended application for my consideration. As I have intimated above the proposal to realign the boundary fence and delete the amenity planting screen is acceptable and these amendments would not affect ground outwith the developers revised site boundary which includes the objectors’ garden ground and therefore addresses their concerns. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant


- Application Forms and Plans. - - Planning Consent C/99/01498/FUL. -

Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

Two letters of representation from Mr. and Mrs. McMillan, 107 Woodside Street, Coatbridge received on 6 and 27 September 2000.

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

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Agent DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION


File Reference

Site History

Development Plan


CONSULTATIONS




COMMENTS

CiOOIO 1099EUL 12th September 2000 MR & MRS I MILLER, 8 WOODHALL ROAD, CALDERBANK, AIRDRIE, ML6 9SP

Stanley C. Cook, 12 Beveridge Terrace, Mossend, Bellshill, ML4 2RJ ERECTION OF TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL CARAVAN AND CREATION OF PARKING IN ASSOCIATION WITH DOG BREEDlNG KENNEL BLOCK CRAIGENDS FARM CRAIGENS ROAD CHAPELHALL AIRDRIE

52 279892 663332

CPLiAIC7 12IDBK.H

No previous applications

The site is zoned GBl and LI1/3 Medium Quality Landscape in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1. It is also zoned GB 1 and GB 1A in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995.

Yes

NLC Director of Finance

SEPA

No Response

No Response

This application seeks consent to erect a temporary residential caravan in association with dog breeding kennels at Craigends Farm, Craigends Road near Chapelhall. The site is zoned GB1 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 and GB 1 and GB 1A in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995. Following public advertisement no letters of objection were received. The Transportation Manager has indicated no objection subject to a raft of conditions designed to ensure appropriate accesdegress and appropriate parking and manoeuvring within the site. The applicant supplied a business plan and additional supporting information to support the need for a full time business requiring residential supervision. The development would appear however to be an extension to the existing farm business rather than a self sufficient business requiring its own residential unit. This being the case the proposal is contrary to both the Structure and Local Plan policies relating to Greenbelt and therefore I propose that the application be refused.

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RECOMMENDATION

Refuse for the reason that the proposed development is contrary to Policy GB 1 and GB 1A of the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and GB1 of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991, which restrict unsuitable development in the countryside in that the applicant has failed to demonstrate that there is a potential viable business in the boarding and breeding facility nor any requirement for the erection of a temporary residential unit.


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Application Form, Plans, Business Plan and Mineral Investigation Report received 12 September 2000 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 Letter to Agent dated 19 October 2000 Letter from Agent received 21 November 2000, 17 January 2001 and 21 February 2001 Consultation response from NLC Director of Finance received 5 October 2000, 18 December 2000 and 28 February 200 1 Consultation response from Transportation Manager received 2 1 December 2000. -

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

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APPLICATION NO. C/OO/Ol099/FUL

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SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSAL

The applicant is seeking to site a temporary residential caravan and create a parking area in association with a dog breeding kennel block on land at Craigends Farm, Craigens Road, to the East of Chapelhall.

The application site is approximately 0.4 ha of a field sited some 250 meters to the south east of the existing farm steading along Craigens Road.

The application includes a business plan indicating that the applicant is seeking an opportunity to diversify from the traditional farming role that will utilise his knowledge and the facilities at his disposal. He was previously employed full time on his father’s farm however due to the current economic climate is seeking other forms of employment.

The applicant currently resides at the farmhouse and has two breeding dogs. He intends to increase this to 4 within six months, along with the introduction of boarding kennels with kitchen facilities for up to 8 dogs over the following six months. The plan states that residential accommodation in the form of a static caravan is required to provide 24 hour care and management of the breeding and boarding facility.

PLANNING POLICIES

The site is zoned GB 1 and LI 113 Medium Quality Landscape in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. It is also zoned GBl and GB 1A in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995.

Policy GB 1 in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1, Restrict Development in the Greenbelt indicates that no development will be permitted except:

a) New houses for full time workers in connection with forestry or agriculture; b) Non residential developments in connection with agriculture or forestry; c) Uses requiring a rural location; and d) Areas identified as having substantial development potential.

In this instance under point c) above the provision of dog boarding kennels is considered an acceptable use in order to avoid nuisance to neighbours through noise. There is however a requirement for a business plan which supports the demand for such a business, and the need for a dwellinghouse. Policy GB1 also states that the development of a dwellinghouse in the greenbelt should show that there is no house, building plot or building suitable for conversion available nearby or within a nearby settlement.

Policy GB 1 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 indicates that development within the greenbelt shall not accord with the Regional Development Strategy and under the terms of Policy GB1 such development should be justified against the following criteria:

a) economic benefit; b) specific locational need; c) infrastructure implications; and d) environmental impact.

CONSULTATIONS

SEPA and the Transportation Manager indicated no objection subject to conditions.

NLC Director of Finance has indicated that the business plan has made no attempt to justify a continuing market for the Labrador pups to be bred beyond existing customers and fiiends. Although the plan shows net income increasing over three years there is no sign of real commitment to the business, such as the employment of staff in order to maintain the 24-hour service that would be essential for the justification of separate accommodation at the site.

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This application relates to the siting of a temporary residential caravan and the formation of a parking area in association with a dog breeding kennel block on land at Craigends Farm. The issues are :- 1) 2) 3)

The suitability of the site for Dog Breeding Kennels. The likely viability of the business. The justification for the associated residential accommodation.

In terms of point 1) above the proposed location is suitable in terms of Policy but the proposal must prove its viability.

No attempt has been made to justify the continuing market for dog breeding. In addition no commitment has been demonstrated to expand the business to maintain 24 hour supervision. Reliance on the existing farm for capital costs and assistance fiom family all provide evidence that the proposed development is an extension to the existing farm business.

As the business currently operating fiom the existing farmhouse and associated buildings I consider that it may be possible to provide the proposed boarding kennels at or near these buildings therefore providing the required supervision. No case has been made as to why separate accommodation is needed or the time period that would be required although the caravan is described as “temporary”. The proposal would suggest that permanent accommodation will be applied for in due course, but no timescale is considered in the business plan.

The proposed residential accommodation fails to meet the requirements of specific locational need as set out in Policy GB 1A of the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 or the justification required in terms of Policy GB 1 of the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion there is insufficient justification for the establishment of the business or for the proposed temporary residential accommodation included within this application and therefore the development as a whole is considered contrary to both Structure and Local Plan Policies with respect to this Greenbelt site. I therefore recommend that the proposed development be refused for the attached reason.

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C/OO/O 1 15 8/OUT 20th September 2000 DAWN DESIGN, C/O LETITIA MURRAY, 1 RAEBOG ROAD, GLENMAVIS, AIRDRIE, ML6 ONW

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Planning Consents has been given for 8 11069 For Erection Of Shed & Poultry House, Planning Consent 83/092 For Erection Of Dwelling House (In Outline), 17 May 1983, Planning Consent 8413 17 Erection Of Dwellinghouse, 11 October 1984, Planning Consent 86128 1 For Alterations To Farmhouse. Planning Application 95/40] for Display Of Non-illuminated Free Standing Double Sided Advance Directional Signboard (In Retrospect) was refused on 14 September 1995.

The site is zoned zoned GB 1 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and GB 1 and LI 114 in the Monklands District Local Plan 199 1.

Yes

CONSULTATIONS

Objection CSCT, NLC Community Services No Objection The Coal Authority Conditions No Reply

Transco, BT, SEPA, West of Scotland Water

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours 2 letters of objection

Newspaper Advertisement 1 letter of objection

COMMENTS This application relates to a proposed hotelhave1 lodge, restaurant, fast food drive through and petrol filling station with car wash (in outline) at Raebog Farm, Glenboig. The site is zoned GB1 in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and GBI and LIlI4 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. 3 letters of objection were received as a result of neighbour notification and advertisement within the local press details of which are included within the attached report. The proposed development must be assessed against the provisions of the approved development plan and other material considerations. Circular 2411985 indicates that there should be a general presumption against development on the greenbelt except in very special circumstances. The Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 requires that proposals for development within the greenbelt must be justified against the following criteria: economic benefit; locational need; inftastructure implications; and environmental impact. It is considered that there is insufficient justification for setting aside the relevant National Guidance, structure and local plan policies in this case and accordingly it is recommended that Planning Permission is refused.

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Refuse for the following reasons.

1 . That the proposed development is contrary to policy GB 1 and GB 1A in the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and GB1 in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991 in that it fails to demonstrate specific locational need and an acceptable environmental impact.

2. That the proposed development is contrary to Strategic Policies 9 & 10 of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (Deposit Version) in that it fails to demonstrate specific locational needs and environmental benefit.

3. That the proposed development is contrary to National Policy contained in circular 24/1985, Development in the Countryside and Greenbelt in that there is insufficient justification in terms of exceptional circumstances to support the development of this greenbelt site.

4. That the proposed development is Contrary to national Policy contained in NPPG 8 Town Centres and Retaining and NPPG 17 Transportation and Planning in that the applicant has failed to satisfactory justify the development outwith the urban area that is predominantly dependant on car for transport to and from the site.

5. That notwithstanding the existence of some poorly maintained buildings within the site, the development of a large complex of commercial buildings is considered unacceptable in terms of visual impact in this prominent greenbelt location.

NOTE TO COMMITTEE

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


Application Form and Plans received 2 October 2000 Supporting Information received 6 November 2000 and 21 February 2001 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 Letters to agent requesting further information dated 30 October 2000 and 28 November 2000 Consultation responses from Transco, dated 5 October and 9 October 2000 Consultation responses from BT, dated 10 October 2000 Consultation responses from SEPA, dated 17 October 2000 Consultation responses from West of Scotland Water, dated 18 October 2000 Consultation responses from Service Manager, Planning and Building Control, dated 17 October 2000 Consultation responses from CSCT, dated 8 November 2000 Consultation responses from NLC Community Services, dated 8 November 2000 Letter of objection from Mrjohn Hook, 257 Stirling Road, Airdrie, ML6 7SP dated 2 October 2000 Letter of objection from Mrs J Carmichael, Raebog Cottage, 252 Stirling Road, Airdrie ML6 7SP dated 16 October 2000 Letter of objection from David Donaldson, 72 Meldrum Mains, Glenmavis, ML6 OQG received 6 November 2000

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

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APPLICATION NO. C/00/01158/OUT

REPORT

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SITE AND PROPOSAL

This application relates to a proposed hotelitravel lodge, restaurant, fast food drive through and petrol filling station with car wash (in outline) at Raebog Farm, Glenboig.

The site is to the north of Raebog Road (B803) at its junction with Stirling Road (A73) and covers an area of approximately 3.64 hectares. It is occupied by a yard comprised of a number of single storey buildings including one dwellinghouse which are accessed via Raebog Road. The remainder of the application site appears to be grazing land. The supporting letter indicates that the site is in general industrial use however there are no planning consents for anything other than a house and buildings associated with a farm.

A bum flows through a valley which runs roughly parallel to Stirling Road on the east of the site and the land rises steeply from it up to the former farm steading some 60 metres to the west.

The application plans although in outline show an indicative layout. The site would be accessed from Raebog Road with the filling station and hot food drive through on either side of the access. To the north of the site adjacent to Raebog House would be the Hotel/Travel Lodge and the Family Restaurant would be located on the south east corner of the site at the junction with Stirling Road (A73).

Following a request for further information a supporting letter was received which made the following points:

1. In terms of economic development it is envisaged that the development will provide some 200 full and part time jobs, benefit local supply companies and complement the proposed golf course to the north of Glenmavis; The type of development is similar to others at Newhouse and Bellshill and is preferred at junctions of major roads and not within town centre locations; There will be no adverse traffic implications and the site is served by public bus services; and The demolition of various unsightly buildings within the site and creation of a new complex of modern buildings with complementary planting will greatly improve the amenity of the area.

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After a further request for information justifying the proposed development in this Greenbelt location details Of 3 sites both within and adjacent to Airdrie Town Centre were presented and discounted by the applicant.

PLANNING POLICY

National Policy

Circular 24/1985 Development in the Countryside and Green Belts indicates that: “there should be a general presumption against any intrusion into designated green belts; in particular, approval should not be given, except in very special circumstances, for the construction of new buildings and the extension or change of use of existing buildings, for purposes other than agriculture, horticulture, woodland management and recreation, or establishments and institutions standing in extensive grounds or other uses appropriate to the rural character of the area.”

NPPG 8 Town Centres and Retailing Para, 76 Commercial Leisure Schemes indicates that where appropriate sites can be found in or on the edge of town centres, these should be the preferred location. Where this is not possible, such development should be located on sites which can be reached easily by means other than the car, and are well served by regular public transport services, not only during the working day, but also during the evening.

Developers should demonstrate why they could not develop individual elements of the larger scheme in more central locations, in some cases sub-dividing the proposals.

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NPPG 17 Transportation and Planning Para. 32 states in respect to Leisure and other Town Centre uses that such uses should be sited where there is a choice of transport and should not be dependent predominantly on access by car.

Strathclyde Structure Plan

Policy GB1 Greenbelt: The spread of built up areas and the encroachment of development into the countryside, within a ‘ greenbelt’ around the conurbation shall not accord with the Regional Development Strategy.

GB 1A: Proposals for development within the Greenbelt shall require to be justified against the following criteria:

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

2.2 Glasgow and Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan Finalised Draft 2000

Strategic Policy 9 Assessment of Development Proposals sets out the criteria to assess if a development accords with the Structure Plan. Strategic Policy 10 Departures from the Structure Plan sets out the criteria by which departures from the Structure Plan are assessed. These are similar to the existing requirements of the existing Structure Plan policy GB 1, and GB 1A policies.

2.3 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991

GB 1 Restrict Development in Greenbelt Within areas designated as Greenbelt no development will be permitted except for:

a) New houses for full time workers in connection with forestry or agriculture b) Non residential developments which conform with forestry or agriculture c) Uses requiring a rural location; and d) Areas identified on the Local Plan as having a substantial development potential

LI 1 Landscape Improvement The District Council will promote the protection and improvement of the landscape in Monklands by methods appropriate to the quality of the existing landscape. In all landscape zones the Council will seek to remove land use conflicts and management difficulties, particularly those which occur in the “urban fringe”

This site is within the area identified as Low Quality Landscape and as such any applications will be treated as an opportunity to effect improvements in the landscape and quite apart from normal development control criteria additional tree planting may be required outwith the boundary of the application site.

3. CONSULTATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 Transco, BT, SEPA, West of Scotland Water have no objections subject to conditions.

3.2 CSCT has indicated that since the proposed development would require a prominent visual profile it is unllkely that the landscape impact would be acceptable.

3.3 NLC Community Services (Landscape Services Manager) has indicated that the urban nature of this development would be out of character in this predominantly rural location. The cut and fill operations that would be necessary to render the site suitable for this development to take place would change the eastern end of the site and would undoubtedly result in the loss of all existing trees. In addition the development would have a significant visual impact on the adjoining residential properties. The Conservation and Greening Manager has indicated that if the development were to proceed a high

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proportion of native trees would be required on peripheral areas and that all small wetland area should be formed as part of the surface water drainage facilities. The Cleansing Services Manager has indicated that the development should meet the requirements of Regulation 30 and 3 1 (Part R) of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations.

3 letters of objection were received as a result of neighbour notification and advertisement within the local press. The letters made the following points:

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The proposed development will result in noise, light and air pollution; The increase in traffic on the A73 and B803 cannot be accommodated on the existing roads There is a watercourse that runs through the site that does not appear to have been considered; The proposed development is within the Greenbelt and still largely of a rural nature and would lead to a loss of amenity; The proposed Travel lodgehotel would overlook an existing house resulting in loss of privacy and natural light; There are many fast food outlets within Airdrie which appear to cater for the population and the siting of a unit at this site would result in increased traffic and noise pollution and potentially increase litter problems; There are 3 existing petrol stations on the A73 within 1.3 miles of the application site and one closed within Glenmavis. Is a fourth petrol station within the area required?; Have alternative sites been investigated rather than this Green Belt site which is contrary to the Local and Regional Plans for the area? The proposed development will impact on the value of the objectors house; and

overshadow the objector’s property.

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9. 10. The proposed development site is higher than the A73 and therefore the proposed buildings will

OBSERVATIONS ON OBJECTIONS

With regard to the letters of objection points 1,4, 5 and 10 referred to above indicate the potential impact on amenity of the adjoining residents in this Greenbelt location and any reserved matters application would have to address these concerns.

Point 2 refers to traffic generation on the existing roads. The Transportation Manager in his consultation response has indicated that the proposed development could be adequately accessed subject to appropriate conditions.

The watercourse that runs through the site would be considered as part of any reserved matters application in particular with regard to the Sustainable Urban Drainage System required by SEPA.

In terms of points 6 & 7 relating to provision of fast food outlets and petrol stations these are normally considered to be commercial decision and not a material consideration. In this case however no case has been put indicating a shortfall of either provision which could have been considered as a special circumstance for releasing this Greenbelt site.

In terms of point 8 above 3 alternative sites have been considered within Airdrie.

The point raised that the proposed development will impact on the value of the objector’s house is not a valid planning matter.

ASSESSMENT

Development of this type within the greenbelt must be assessed against national planning guidance and the provisions of the approved development plan for the area, i.e. the Strathclyde Structure Plan 1995 and the Monklands District Local Plan 1991. The relevant policies are set out in GB1 and GBlA within these documents.

Circular 24/1985 would indicate that there is a presumption against development within the greenbelt except in special circumstances.

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Policy GB1 in the Structure Plan states that the spread of built up areas within the greenbelt does not accord with the Regional Development Strategy. Furthermore GB 1A requires that proposals for development within the greenbelt must be subject to an analysis of their economic benefit, locational need, infrastructure implications and environmental impact.

The supporting statements attempt to address these 4 points set out in policy GB 1A. The suggested 200 full and part time jobs although welcome within the area must be considered in light of where they are located and if the development could proceed within other parts of the urban area.

With regard to “specific locational need”, referred to in points 6,7 and 8 raised by the objectors, the supporting statement indicates that the type of development prefers sites that are on major road junctions and not town centre locations. This is at odds with NPPG 8 (revised 1998) Town centres and Retailing that indicates in paragraph 12:

“Planning Authorities and developers should adopt a sequential approach to selecting sites for new retail, commercial leisure developments and other key town centre uses. First preference should be for town centre sites, where sites or buildings suitable for conversion are available, followed by edge of centre sites in locations that are, or can be made easily accessible by a choice of means of transport, unless guidance in this NPPG or the development plan provides for a particular exception.”

In this instance information has been provided relating to 3 sites within Airdrie that cannot/are not available for the proposed development. The letter does not include details of current demandhpply for each element of the application proposal either on their own or as a whole, the catchment area for these facilities and why this greenbelt site had been chosen. In the absence of sufficient analysis it is considered that the applicant has failed to provide adequate justification for setting aside the relevant structure and local plan policies.

The proposed development could be accommodated within the site in terms of infrastructure implications subject to reserved matters on the layout and form and finishes of the buildings and surrounding land.

CSCT who are involved with Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire and the Forestry Authority in undertaking environmental improvements along Stirling Road (A73) have commented on the potential adverse environmental impact of the proposed development due to the high profile such developments require. In addition the Landscape Services Manager has indicated that the proposed development would be out of character in this predominantly rural location. The cut and fill operations required due to the topography of the site would result in a loss of trees and significant visual impact on the adjacent residential properties. The applicant has indicated a willingness to plant trees in order to mitigate the visual impact of the development. The size and form of the buildings and the nature of their use would normally require to be highly visible and would be at odds with the rural nature of the site. I therefore consider that the proposed development would have a significant environmental impact on this main route through the area.

The emerging structure plan policies set out in the Deposit Version of the Glasgow & Clyde Valley Joint Structure Plan 2000 (GCVSP) are also a material consideration. Part of the Strategic Vision within the GCVSP is to achieve an improved quality of life and environment. The Guiding Principles of Sustainable Development in the GCVSP Area highlight the importance of focussing new development in existing communities in order to improve the quality of settlements as places to live, promote the development of a more inclusive society and maximise the use of existing services and infrastructure. The provision of extensive commercial and retail development is therefore considered contrary to the aims of the strategy articulated within the GCVSP and in particular the provisions set out at Strategic Policies 9 & 10.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion I consider that in assessing this application in terms of national policy and the development plan the applicant has failed to provide adequate justification with respect to locational need and environmental impact to merit development on this prominent greenbelt site.

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RECOMMENDATION

CIOOIO 1329IFUL 13 November 2000 LORETTO HOUSING ASSOCIATION, 472 BALLATER STREET, GLASGOW G5 OPB

Vernon Monaghan Architects, 76 Firhill Road, Glasgow G20 7BA ERECTION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - 16 DWELLINGHOUSES, FORMATION OF ACCESS AND PARKING THE FORMER CATTLE MARKET, CARRADALE STREET, COATBRIDGE

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Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 the application site is located within an area covered by the following policies:

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Planning permission is being sought for the erection of a residential development at the former Cattle Market, Carradale Street, Coatbridge. The proposal would involve the demolition of the existing buildings (Grade B Listed) however an exact replica of a feature brick and sandstone faqade of the main cattle market building would be reconstructed to form an integral part of the development. The new development would comprise a total of 16 housing units accommodated within two terraced blocks and single detached house. The proposed layout and detailed design are considered to be satisfactory.


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


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


3. That before the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping, including boundary treatment, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include:- (a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding and turfing; (b) a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number, variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted; (c) an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be retained, and measures for their protection in the course of development (d) details of the phasing of these works.


4. That within one year of the completion of the development hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 3 above, shall be completed; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

5 . That before the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection o f - (a) the proposed footpaths noted on the approved plans; (b) the proposed parking areas noted on the approved plans; (c) the proposed external lighting provided for the parking and footpaths noted on the approved plans; (d) the proposed grassed, planted and landscaped areas noted on the approved plans; (e) the retained and altered sandstone walls and the proposed fences noted on the approved plans.


6 . That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 5 shall be in operation.

Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the site and the Conservation Area.

7. That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992, no development shall take place within the curtilage of the application site, other than that expressly authorised by this permission.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to retain effective control, in order to protect the character and residential amenity of the site.

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8. That an exact replica of the existing brick and sandstone facade as detailed on approved elevation drawing LT2[AD]O05 and dated Nov 2000 shall be constructed as part of the development hereby approved. The existing facade shall be carefully dismantled with all of the natural sandstone features salvaged and set aside for inspection. The developer shall submit full details of which sandstone items are to be replaced repaired or reused. All sandstone features deemed to be beyond reuse andor repair shall be replaced using natural sandstone to exact dimensions to the originals. For the avoidance of doubt the main facade shall be re-constructed using imperial sized brick to match the colour and size of the originals including the polychrome brick features. Samples of all replacement brick and sandstone mouldings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority including any modifications required.

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

9. That before the development hereby submitted starts a fully detailed schedule of the extent of stonework repairs necessary and details of the treatments proposed shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required..


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


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

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

12. That for the avoidance of doubt the proposed vehicular access to the car park and to plot 16 as noted on the plans hereby approved shall be finished in a bituminous surface to a specification agreed by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.

13. That the shared surface car park shall be provided with appropriate lighting, details of which shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority including any modifications required.

Reason: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety.


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

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SITE AND LOCATION

The site under consideration is that of the former Coatbridge Livestock Market bounded to the southeast by West Canal Street, Merrystone Street to the northeast and Carradale Street to the northwest. To the southwest the mutual boundary is shared with the ground occupied by Coatbridge Bowling Club. The site has most recently been used as a Council yard but is now vacant. The rectangular site measures 40 x 80 m and is generally flat.

The buildings located within former cattle market site have historical significance and are contained on the List of Buildings of Historic Interest (Listed Grade B). The proposals include the demolition of the Cattle Market buildings however the developer intends to dismantle and reconstruct the feature faqade of the main building for inclusion in the new development. An application for Listed Building Consent has been submitted for consideration and this is being considered under cover of a separate report (ref C/OO/O 1357ILBC).

THE APPLICATION

The developer, Loretto Housing Association, has acquired the site for development purposes and planning permission is being sought to provide 16 new build dwellings comprising a mixture of flats and houses. A small element of the project will provide ground floor accommodation for wheelchair bound residents, two of which would be supported tenants of the Association.

The development would involve the erection of two 2-storey terraced buildings, one facing to the south, the other north with a central parking court located between the buildings. A new vehicular access would be formed from Merrystone Street to the shared surface parking area. This provides one parking space per resident. A further single storey residential unit would be formed within the existing pavilion block at the southeast corner of the site. A further vehicular access would be provided off Merrystone Street to support the proposed dwelling.

The focal point of the proposed development would be the rebuilt ‘bulls head’ fascia that would be incorporated within the design of the terraced block facing West Canal Street. Whilst the terraced block is two storey in height the developer is to form an upper floor maisonette to provide structural support to the fagade’s structure. The developer intends to reconstruct the faqade using imperial sized bricks that would match the dimension and colour of the originals. All of the feature stonework would be carefully dismantled and repairedheplaced as necessary.

The new build elements would provide a mix of 14 flats, 1 maisonette and 1 end terrace dwellinghouse. Internal accommodation would be as follows:

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All of the existing boundary walls would be retained with the exception of the northern boundary wall. This would be reduced in height to 1.5 m with a new coping stone provided along its entire length. This was considered essential by the developer to provide an open outlook to the northern terraced block. Internally the layout provides amenity spaces for each housing unit. Communal garden areas would be formed to the front of the feature faqade and at the head of the central parking court. Two bin stores would be formed on each side of the new vehicular access. The shared surface parking court would be finished in blacktop asphalt with concrete pavior provided to the parking spaces.

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DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 1991 the application site is located within an area covered by the following policies:

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Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas Conservation Area (Blairhill and Dunbeth, Coatbridge)

The group of buildings currently located on the site is considered to be Grade B Listed Buildings and as such Policy ENV 17 (Protect Listed Buildings) of the local plan would be relevant to the consideration of the application.

DEVELOPMENT BRIEF

A Development Brief was previously prepared by the Council to encourage developers to submit innovative submissions to redevelop the site in line with the Council’s Housing Strategy. The brief outlined the Council’s intentions for the site and offered design considerations to be taken into account in the preparation of any scheme.

The Development Brief highlights the unique architectural design and merits of the site and requests potential redevelopment schemes to recognise this. The brief does not preclude an option to cany out some demolition works but states any demolition works would require to be justified.

CONSULTATIONS

The following responses were received fiom external consultees.

The Coal Authority responded on 4* December 2000. They advised that the site is within the likely zone of influence on the surface from workings in one seam of coal at 90m to 150m, the last date of working being 1899. The Coal Authority had no record of any mine entries but advised that the developer should seek appropriate technical advice before works start on site.

West of Scotland Water had no objection to the proposal. A water supply can be made available and there are public sewers in the vicinity.

There were no objections received fiom Transco. respond.

British Telecom and Scottish Power failed to

Despite the application being advertised in the local press under the terms of Section 65 Development Affecting Conservation Areas there were no representations received in regard to the proposal.

ASSESSMENT

The proposal requires to be assessed under the terms of the Local Plan policies including the Council’s own design guidance on such redevelopment proposals. In addition the proposal would also need to accord with the aims of the above noted Development Brief.

The issues over the demolition of the existing building are being considered under the terms of planning application C/OO/O 1357/LBC and I have recommended that this is granted planning permission. This application would need to be referred to Historic Scotland for confirmation.

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6.3 The original Development Brief included specific design guidance that developers were required to consider in drawing up their proposals. The Brief highlighted the fact that the former cattle market is a Grade B Listed Building and any proposal involving its demolition would need to be demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that every effort has been exerted in finding practical ways of keeping it. The current proposals clearly involve the demolition of the principal and ancillary buildings located within the site. The developer has submitted a report on the Condition and Proposed Demolition of the Livestock Market Building which I consider demonstrates a reasonable case to accept the demolition option provided the faqade is reconstructed as an exact replica and incorporated within the new development. This would include the reconstruction of the faqade in an imperial sized brick to match the size and colour of the original. The developer submitted an additional report on the condition of the existing brickwork. This report confirms that the existing bricks are beyond reclamation due to their general condition and water content. A11 original stonework would be carefully dismantled and where appropriate new sandstone of exact shape and size to the original mouldings would be used in the reconstruction. The effect would be to recreate the design of the original faqade using traditional materials. The Brief also suggests that the new development should continue to be based on a courtyard theme and be inward looking. The main faqade should continue to be visible from West Canal Street where a traditional style pedestrian gate should be formed. The development should be no more than 2-storeys in height and all new build works should be constructed in traditional building materials such as cast iron gutters, natural stone repairs, slate roof, retention of chimney stacksicans sash and case timber windows. The developer has indicated that traditional materials would be used throughout the development however I have accepted the use of Marley Monarch roof tiles to the new build terraced blocks rather than natural slate. This roofing material has been used successfully in the outlying conservation areas and is considered to be one of the better slate replica tiles.

6.4 The proposal generally accords with the terms of Policy HG9. Notwithstanding the Listed Building status of the site it is my view that the proposal would result in significant improvement to the visual amenity of this semi-derelict site. The siting, design and layout generally accords with the Council's design guidance on infill housing proposals. The layout does not provide the recommended segregated pedestrian access ffom the public footway in Merrystone Street to the rear of the parking bays as this would have affected the balance of the site layout and resulted in reduction of the available amenity spaces. An amended layout plan indicates that a separate 2m wide pavement would be provided on either side of the new vehicular entrance and I consider this would provide reasonably safe access. In mitigation, the developer has advised the courtyard would be lit to adoptable standards (the courtyard would not be adopted however) and the Housing Association would be responsible for maintaining the lighting and ensuring it is operational in hours of darkness. The lamps would also be fitted with photocells to detect falling daylight levels. In addition the developer has offered to provide traffic calming measures at the site entrance to an agreed specification. Given these undertakings I consider these measures would provide reasonable levels of pedestrian safety without compromising the viability of the development. There were additional safety concerns over the initial layout plan however these matters have now been addressed through the submission of the revised layout. Vehicle access would now be via a dropped kerb, parking bays would be a minimum of 2.5m wide and 5.0 m in length. A 4.5 m x 40 m sightline can be achieved at the Merrystone Streeb'Carradale Street road junction, drainage facilities at each vehicle entrance would be provided and an existing access at Carradale Street would be reinstated to an adoptable public footway. Overall I consider that the proposals would not raise significant pedestrian or vehicle safety problems.

7. CONCLUSION

7.1 The developer has submitted sufficient information to justify the demolition of the brick building on the site (refer to the Report on the Condition and Proposed Demolition of Coatbridge Livestock Market February 2001). Formal consideration of this matter is being considered under the terms of application No CiOOIO1357ILBC where I have recommended Listed Building Consent be granted. In mitigation, the developer intends to reconstruct an exact replica of the Cattle Market Buildings faqade and incorporate them within the new development proposals. The Development Brief encouraged the retention of the building at its current location but did not preclude an option to demolish provided such an option could be justified. The above noted Report submitted by the developer concluded that the existing building could not survive a reasonable future life span and may over time become unsafe. In addition it is considered there is no practical or affordable method available by which the existing structure can be retained insitu as originally envisaged by the Development Brief. The developer has met all other aspects of the development brief. It is my view that the demolition of the brick buildings

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on the site can be justified in this instance. I am also content with the developers intention to provide an exact replica of the feature faqade through the use of imperial sized brick and where necessary using natural sandstone to repair or replace damaged sandstone mouldings and other features.

7.2 The development proposals accord with the terms of the development plan policies, HG9. The siting, design and proposed fmishing materials are considered to be acceptable. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

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Application No. Date registered 15 November 2000 APPLICANT

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Mr KEN MOIR, 7 GOLFVIEW PLACE, COATBRIDGE

Agent None DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION TO DWELLINGHOUSE LOCATION 7 GOLFVIEW PLACE, COATBRIDGE

Ward No. 32 Grid Reference 271470 664950

File Reference C/PL/CTG7650070000/KC/LR

Site History None

Development Plan Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan, 199 1, the application site is located within an area covered by the following policy:

HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS


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REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours 8 letters of objection ( 2 each from 4 households)


1 letter of objection and 2 petitions with 18 and 20 signatures respectively

COMMENTS This application involves the erection of a large extension (including double garage and rear conservatory) at 7 Golfview Place, Coatbridge. A piece of open space adjacent to the original plot was recently purchased by the applicant, thus providing a considerably larger site. Full consideration of the proposal, including points of objection are detailed in the accompanying background report.

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Application form dated 12 November 2000 and plans Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 2 letters of representation (including photographs) received from Mr and Mrs Donaldson, 6 Golfview Place, Coatbridge, dated 26 November 2000 and 6 February 200 lrespectively 2 letters of representation received from Mr and Mrs Chalmers, 3 Golfview Place, Coatbridge, dated 26 November 2000 and 2 February 2001respectively 2 letters of representation received from M Morton 4 Golfview Place, Coatbridge, dated 24 November 2000 and 1 February 200 1 respectively 2 letters of representation (including photographs) received from Mr and Mrs McLaren, 5 Golfview Place, Coatbridge, dated 23 November 2000 and 2 February 200 lrespectively 2 Petitions containing 18 names dated 27 November 2000 and 20 names dated 2 February respectively Letter of representation from Mr McDonald, Drumpellier Home Farm, Coatbridge, dated 27 November 2000 Consultation response from Transportation Manager dated 1 1 December 2000.

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 812382 and ask for Kirsten Cairns.

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APPLICATION NO. C/OO/O133O/FUL

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This application is for the erection of an extension (including double garage and rear conservatory) at 7 Golfview Place, Coatbridge.

The site is located at the top of the cul-de-sac at Golfview Place. The application site has recently been considerably extended, as the applicant recently purchased a piece of open space next to the plot at 7 Golfview Place. The site is bounded to the north, south and east by neighbouring residential properties, and to the west by a footpath and the greenbelt site known as the Ryefield.

The property itself is an established bungalow containing 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 utility room and a large dining and kitchen area. There is also a large detached double garage forming part of the property on its east side. The applicant proposes to extend the existing house so as to create one additional bedroom and one toilet, a rear conservatory and an integral double garage to replace the existing structure. All areas of the extension would be single storey and be primarily positioned to the east side and rear.

The extension proposed (including double garage and rear conservatory) initially had an area of approximately 260 square metres. However, the applicant has amended the proposal to give an overall extension floor area of approximately 180 square metres, a reduction of 80 square metres.

CONSULTATIONS

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REPRESENTATIONS

9 letters of representation have been received; eight of which were received fiom 4 households in Golfview Place. Furthermore, 2 petitions with 18 and 20 names respectively have been received fiom occupiers in Golfview Place and surrounding streets.

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The scale of the development is such that it constitutes over development of the plot, as the proposal is greater than twice the size of the existing house. Therefore, the proposal is not in keeping with policies of the Local Plan. The proposal will also result in a plot that has a deficient garden area. It is stated that the proposal should be considered as a new build dwelling rather than an extension. The proportion and appearance of the development will not fit in with the rest of the dwellings, thus creating an imbalance in what is a mature residential area. It is suggested that the proposal will impact on the street vista thus being highly recognisable. The proposed elevation bears little resemblance to a domestic dwelling; in fact it looks institutional in character as it sprawls across the plot, with no regard having been taken into account in respect of the design of the elevations. The occupiers of 6 Golfview Place face south onto the gable of the proposed extension. The proposal will be 18.5 metres closer to their house, thus greatly reducing their amenity in terms of privacy and outlook. (original plans submitted). The point is made that the felling of a mature tree on the site has already altered their outlook. It is further stated that the reduction in outlook will reduce the value of 6 Golfview Place. It is suggested that the formation of the new vehicular access will cause problems due to restricted road space available in that corner of Golfview Place. The driveway proposed will also require the relocation of the existing lighting standard which raises concern over the new position as lighting is already poor in that area. In the past there have been drainage problems at 6 Golfview Place, it is felt the proposal will severely exacerbate the problem.

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It is stated that the cul-de-sac is called “Golfview Place” because for 25 years the residents have enjoyed an open outlook over the golf course, thus the proposal will obliterate the view. It is felt that there will be access and parking issues associated with the construction process. Furthermore, it is stated that construction traffic will be a danger to children and pets, and may damage street drains. The former piece of open space was a Right of Way providing access to the Ryefiled, the golf course and beyond. It is also stated that the site is designated as greenbelt. Concerns have also been raised that the building is to be used as a nursery. In the past number 6 Golfview Place has suffered from subsidence problems, it is felt that the proposal will aggravate the situation. The owner of number 4 Golfview Place is concerned that the works may affect the stability of the house, and therefore reserves the right to claim damages. The owners of 5 Golfview Place feel that the east facing windows of the proposal, especially the lounge bay window will impinge on their privacy as it will overlook their front lounge and bedroom windows. It is also suggested that the proposed new bay window with steps to the south- facing gable will incur a loss of privacy to their property. The proposed overhang roof supported by pillars (shown on the original plans submitted) project approximately 2.5 metres from the building. It is suggested that the proposal will overload services. There has already been a problem with raw sewage leakage in several houses adjacent to the plot; any further loading would increase the possibility of a serious health hazard. It has also been stated that the proposal would block off any access to any future housing site at the Rye field. The proposal is not compliant with North Lanarkshire Council’s Minimum Space Standards for plots over 300 square metres as the total garden area is only 65%, when it should be 70%. Also, minimum rear garden depths should be 10 metres, however, the rear garden length varies between 2 and 8 metres. The site forms part of a ‘open plan’ area within the estate, the loss of which may set a precedent for similar developments in Drumpellier. It is highlighted that the original length of the house is 12.5 metres, while the overall proposed length is 3 1.5 metres, a 252% increase. The original area of the house is 97.5 square metres, while the proposed area is 256.35 square metres, a 263% increase. The occupiers of 6 Golfview Place comment that the amended plans will bring the proposal 15.7 metres closer to their house, thus greatly reducing their amenity in terms of privacy and outlook. In relation to the amended plans submitted the occupiers of 6 Golfview Place further state that the proposal would result in their house appearing ‘excluded’ from the cul-de-sac, in terms of location and frontage. Finally, it is state that the location and length of driveway will seriously affect their privacy and amenity, as it will be located directly across the fi-ontage of the house.

ASSESSMENT

In assessing this particular proposal, it is considered that the relevant determining factors are whether the extension is acceptable in terms of design, materials, location and scale; and in this connection, whether it would accord with relevant Council policies. Furthermore, it requires to be considered whether the proposal would have a detrimental effect on adjoining neighbours and other residents, in view of the objections mentioned.

It is agreed that the proposal is very large in respect of length and overall area. However, it is felt that it does not constitute over development of the plot, as the site area is large enough to support such a proposal. In this respect, it is felt that the garden area left is not deficient, as it will account for 65% of the site size.

It is understood that people feel that the proposal should be considered as new build due to its overall size. However, the proposal requires to be described as an extension in planning terms as it will be physically linked to the existing dwellinghouse.

It is considered that the proposal will fit in with the rest of the properties within Golfview Place. While it will be considerably larger, the design (particularly the introduction of a front gable element), and

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materials will ensure that it fits in, while having its own individual character. It requires to be mentioned that the houses in Golfview Place are a similar mix of features and scale. However, they are not all exactly the same. It is agreed that the proposal will be highly recognisable within the street. However, much of this is due to the fact that the site is located at the very top of the cul-de-sac. It is fair to say that any form of development at this location would have an impact on the street vista.

While it is agreed that the front elevation of the proposal is large, it is considered that it does not have an institutional look. This is due to the introduction of the front gable and small bay window, both of which are features normally associated with domestic dwellings.

It is felt that the proposal will not have an adverse effect on the privacy of the occupiers of 6 Golfview Place as the nearest part of the proposal to their house is the garage element, which has no windows and a hipped roof to reduce the overall mass. It is agreed that the proposal will be considerably closer to their house. However, as there will still be 16 metres from the side of the garage to their front gable, it is considered that it should not have too much of an adverse impact on their outlook. Unfortunately, the supposed reduction in value of any property due to a neighbouring development is not a material planning consideration.

It is not understood how the proposal will result in 6 Golfview Place being ‘excluded’ from the cul-de- sac, or quite how the location of the driveway will impact on privacy and amenity. It is the case that the driveway will be closer to their house. However, such vehicular and pedestrian traffic is normal in residential areas. Furthermore, the Transportation Manager has raised no concerns over the location of the driveway. It is agreed that the existing lighting column will require to be repositioned. In this respect, the applicant will require to agree a new suitable location with the Street Lighting Team.

It is not agreed that the proposal will have an adverse impact on any of the public utilities or the stability of the site. However, an advisory note would be attached to any permission to inform the applicant that contact should be made with all utilities prior to any work beginning on site.

It is the case that the proposal will result in a general loss of outlook for the local residents. However, it will not totally obliterate the view.

Reference has been made to the recent felling of mature trees on the site. While this is regrettable, the owners were entitled to carry out such work without the Council’s consent, as they were not covered by any Tree Preservation Orders. Furthermore, their removal is not material to the consideration of this proposal.

Any issues in relation to the construction process are not individual to this proposal, and are not normally a material planning consideration for such proposals.

The recently purchased site is not designated as greenbelt, and does not constitute a right of way as the site does not lead from one public place to another, and there is not a sufficient definitive route through the site.

It has been suggested that the extended house is to be used as a nursery. Unfortunately, the Council can only assess the proposal submitted i.e. the extension to the dwellinghouse.

It is considered that the windows of the east elevation of the proposal will not impinge on the privacy of the residents Of 5 Golfview Place as they do not face directly into their habitable room windows. Furthermore, the existing dwellinghouse already has windows on the east elevation. Also, the proposed french doors on the south elevation of the existing property will not have any adverse effect on their privacy as it does not face any windows or overlook any gardens. It should also be noted that the installation of the french doors could be carried out without requiring planning permission under permitted development rights. Finally, the proposed roof supported by pillars have been removed fiom the initial plans submitted, and replaced by a front gable which fits in well with the design of some of the building in the street.

Even if the land is required for access to the Ryefield site, this would not be justification alone for refusing the application as there is currently no prospect of development on the Ryefield site which is designated greenbelt.

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4.16 In this instance, it is felt that the approval of the proposal would not set a precedent as each individual planning application is decided on its own merits.

4.17 It is agreed that the overall garden area left would be 65% of the plot. The 70% referred to relates to the Council’s policy on Minimum Space Standards for plots over 300 square metres in size. This policy, while relevant, is particularly aimed at new housing proposals and a reference point when considering developments within existing plots. It is therefore considered in this instance that a garden area of 65% is acceptable. Furthermore, the point in relation to the length of rear garden area is not relevant in this instance due to the fact that the location of the existing house already means that the rear garden length is rather short. Again, the figure of 10 metres relates to new housing proposals.

4.18 Finally, the length of the existing dwellinghouse is almost 17 metres. The proposed length, at its longest point will be almost 33 metres, and at its shortest point just over 25 metres. The area of the existing dwellinghouse is 140 square metres, while the garage has an area of 52 square metres, therefore a total development take up of 192 square metres. The proposal will result in an overall area of 320 square metres.

5. CONCLUSIONS

5.1 In summary, it is concluded that whilst the extension is undoubtedly large, the degree of new accommodatiodfacilities proposed is not unreasonable, when compared with what the existing unit currently provides. It is noted the proposal has been scaled down significantly in comparison with the original submission with a view to alleviating the concerns of objectorsheighbours. In this amended form it is considered that the proposal would integrate adequately with the existing dwellinghouse in terms of scale, design and materials, and that there would be no amenity considerations such as visual or privacy impacts that would weigh against the grant of planning permission.

6. RECOMMENDATION

6.1 It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

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Conditions No Reply



COMMENTS

C/OO/O 1357/LBC 2 1 November 2000 LORETTO HOUSING ASSOCIATION, 472 BALLATER STREET, GLASGOW

VERNON MONAGHAN ARCHITECTS, 76 FIRHILL ROAD, GLASGOW

DEMOLITION OF LISTED BUILDING AND INCORPORATION OF LISTED FACADE AND GATEHOUSE WITHIN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FORMER COUNCIL YARDKATTLE MARKET CARRADALE STREET COATBRIDGE

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HG9 ENV 15/11

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The Scottish Civic Trust, The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, Historic Scotland, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

No Response

No Response

Listed Building Consent is being sought for the demolition of the former Cattle market Building located at Carradale Street, Coatbridge. This proposal is related to a new build project by the applicant, details of which are discussed and assessed under Planning Application No. C/00/01329/FUL. The Cattle Market Buildings are Grade B listed and the most notable feature in the brick faqade. This would be dismantles and re-established as an integral part of the new housing proposal.

It is Council Policy not to allow the demolition of Listed Buildings unless absolutely necessary. The developer has submitted a detailed study on the condition of the building and has concluded that its general condition is poor with limited life. The importance of the feature brick faqade is recognised and this is to be dismantled, repaired where necessary using matching imperial solid brick and natural stone and rebuilt as part of the new build housing proposal. The above noted external consultees have raised no objections to the proposal and have supported the developers proposals. I am satisfied that the appropriate measures can be put in place to ensure the important architectural feature is re-established within the proposed residential development thereby safeguarding its future, I

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therefore recommend that Listed Building Consent be granted. Committee should note that they are minded to grant the matter needs to be referred to Historic Scotland for consideration. In addition the details of the existing building require to be recorded before demolition by The Royal Commission of the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.

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That an exact replica of the existing brick and sandstone facade as detailed on approved elevation drawing LT2[AD]005 and dated Nov 2000 shall be constructed as part of the development hereby approved under the terms of planning consent C/00/01329/FUL. The existing facade shall be carefully dismantled with all of the natural sandstone features salvaged and set aside for inspection. The developer shall submit full details of which sandstone items are to be replaced repaired or reused. All sandstone features deemed to be beyond reuse andor repair shall be replaced using natural sandstone to exact dimensions to the originals. For the avoidance of doubt the main facade shall be re-constructed using imperial sized brick to match the colour and size of the originals including the polychrome brick features. Samples of all replacement brick and sandstone mouldings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority including any modifications required.


That this permission shall relate to the demolition of the brick built structures only indicated in green on the approved plans. For the avoidance of doubt all site boundary walls shall remain in place until subject to works approved under the terms of planning consent C/OO/O 1329FUL.


NOTE TO COMMITTEE

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


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

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C/OO/O 13 72/AMD 27th November 2000 MR S S SHANKS, WESTSIDE, HULKS ROAD, GREENGAIRS, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 7TJ

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION NO. 3 OF PLANNING CONSENT 92/494 RESTRICTED OCCUPATION OF FARMHOUSE TO FULL TIME AGRICULTURAL WORKER WESTSIDE GREENGAIRS AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 7TJ

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Planning Consent 921494 was granted on 28 January 1993 for the Erection of a Dwellinghouse (in Outline) subject to a condition requiring the signing of a Section 50 Agreement restricting the occupancy of the house to a full time agricultural worker. Planning consent 931132 was subsequently granted on 2 September 1993 for reserved matters in respect to the erection of a detached dwellinghouse and double domestic lock-up garage.

The site is zoned GB2 Restrict Development in Countryside Around Towns and LIlI2 Good Quality Landscape in the Monklands District Local Plan 1991.

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Newspaper No Response Advertisement

COMMENTS This application relates to the non-compliance of Condition No.3 of planning consent 92/494. Condition No.3 required the signing of a Section 50 Agreement restricting the occupation of the farmhouse to a full time employee in agriculture. The applicant has now supplied evidence to indicate that the land in his ownership can only partially support an agricultural employee and wishes this condition and therefore the Agreement amended. If an application were submitted to erect a house at this location today then the proposal would be considered contrary to Policy GB2 Restrict Development in the Countryside. Since the property has been erected and the viability of farming has changed I consider that it would be unduly restrictive to retain this restrictive condition. The supporting statement indicated that up to 55% of a full time job could be supported by farming the land at Westside Farm and I therefore consider that a condition requiring part time occupation by an agricultural worker could be imposed. Both the applicant and prospective purchaser are willing to sign an amended agreement.

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I PLANNING APPLICATION NO C/00/01372/AMD NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CONDITION NO 3 OF 1 PLANNING CONSENT 92/494 - RESTRICTED OCCUPATION OF FARMHOUSE TO FULL TIME AGRICULTURAL WORKER 1 AT WESTSIDE, GREENGAIRS

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RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the attached condition:-

1. That the occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be limited to a person employed in full or part time locally in agriculture, as defined in Section 277 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, or forestry, or a dependant of such a person, residing with him, or her, or the widow or widower, of such a person.

Reason: To accord with the approved Green Belt policy.

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If granted permission an Amendment to the Section 50 Minute of Agreement should be signed prior to the decision notice being issued.


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Application form and plans dated 30 November 2000 Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 Letters from applicant with supporting statements dated 23 October 2000,6 February 200 1 Letter to applicant dated 2 1 December 2000,6 February 2001 Letter from Malcolm Hutchison Solicitors, 32 Stirling Street, Airdrie, ML6 OAH

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

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Application No. Date registered 14 December 2000 APPLICANT

C/OO/O 143 1 /FUL

LARKSPUR RACING LTD., 67 GRASSMARKET, EDIBNBURGH

Agent Construction Design Associates, 6 Church Street, Coatbridge ML5 3EB

OFFICE WITH NIGHT CLUB ON UPPER FLOOR DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF USE AND SUB-DIVISION OF LOWER FLOOR TO BETTING

LOCATION 14-18 STIRLING STREET AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE ML6 OAH


File Reference C/PL/AIS74 I/CM/SOH

Site History

Development Plan Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands Local Plan 199 1 the application site is located within an area covered by the following policies:-

COM3 Maintain Retail Core Area ENV 1513 Victoria and Town Centre, Airdrie Conservation Area ECON 13/4 Improvements to Airdrie Town Centre COM 1 1 Social, Entertainment and Commercial “Bad Neighbour Uses”

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS


REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours One

Newspaper Advertisement One

COMMENTS Planning permission is being sought for a change of use of a vacant Class 1 shop to Licensed Betting Office (ground floor) and Nightclub (First Floor). The ground floor shop would be sub-divided to form a foyeristairway to the proposed nightclub. The club would occupy the first floor, providing lounge, dance floor, kitchen and toilets. No details of any shopfront alterations have been submitted at this stage.

The shop was formerly occupied by a branch of Dixons but has been vacant for approximately 1 !4 to 2 years.

Following considerations of all of the material concerns it is my view that the proposal is acceptable. The use of the ground floor as a betting shop represents a departure from the terms of policy COM3. However, I consider that the re- introduction of a commercially viable use (albeit a non-retail function) is more important to the viability of the town centre than the continued vacancy. There remains a 66% bias of Class 1 shops in the core area. The vacancy rate stands at 11% and these units, irrespective of their former use can be considered as potential Class 1 retail uses. Taken together (77%) there would remain a reasonable bias of existing and potential Class 1 uses in the town centre. As such I consider the

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proposed change of use out of Class 1 would not be unacceptable. The use of the upperfloor as Nightclub accords with the local plan policy COMl 1 and there would be no adverse effect on amenity. I consider on balance the proposal is acceptable and recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION




2. That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the shopfiont alterations shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority including any modifications required.



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Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1. Consultation response from NLC Transportation Manager received on 5 January 2001. Letter of representation from Nicholson O’Brian Solicitors, 12 Stirling Street, Airdrie, received 22 December 2000. Letter of representation from Richard Raper Planning, 20 York Place, Leeds received on 16 January 2001. -


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APPLICATION NO. C/OO/O1431/FUL

REPORT

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SITE DESCRIPTION AND PROPOSAL

Planning permission is being sought for a change of a vacant Class 1 shop to Licensed Betting Office (ground floor) and a Nightclub (first floor). The existing ground floor shop would be sub-divided to form a foyerlstairway to the proposed Nightclub. The club would occupy the frst floor of the premises and the interior would be altered to provide a lounge, dance floor, kitchen and toilet facilities. No details of any shopfront alterations have been submitted at this stage.

The shop was formerly occupied by a branch of Dixons but has been vacant for approximately 1112 to 2 years.

PLANNING POLICY

Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 the property is located within an area covered by the retail core area policy COM3, where there is a presumption against the loss of Class1 uses. As such the proposal was advertised as being a potential departure form the Adopted Local Plan. Conversely the proposed use of the upper floor as Nightclub generally accords with the terms of policy Coml 1 where such ‘bad neighbour’ commercial uses are encouraged to make use of upper floors in designated retail core areas. This is acceptable provided there is no adverse impact on the amenity of local residents.

CONSULTATIONS

There were no external consultees involved in the considerations of this planning application.

REPRESENTATIONS

There were two objections raised in regard to the proposals. These can be fairly summarised as follows.

Firstly, that the proposal would represent a departure from the terms of the local plan and should be resisted. This objection was made by a Leeds based planning consultant noted above.

Secondly, a firm of solicitors who occupy the adjacent building considered that residential amenity would be lost and the introduction of a betting shop and Nightclub may lead to traffic/parking/access problems.

ASSESSMENT

As noted above, the shop unit has been vacant for a considerable time and I consider it would be on balance more harmful to the vitality of the town centre to discourage the re-use of vacant premises. In this instance only part of the proposal is discordant with planning policy and even then a recent survey of local shops indicated there is still a bias of Class 1 retail units in the core area. This currently stands at 66% Class 1 with 11% vacancy rate. Each vacant unit could potentially be brought into use as a retail unit without the need for formal planning approval through permitted development rights. Nevertheless the proposal would result in the loss of a retail unit and any grant of planning permission would constitute a departure from the terms of the policy COM3. However it is my view that, given the length of time this shop has been vacant combined with the fact that the proposed night-club accords with policy and the continued dominance of the retail sector in the Town Centre, the departure is acceptable. Thus notwithstanding, a recent review of the National Planning Guidance suggests local authorities should encourage greater variation in the types of commercial uses. It is envisaged that greater variety leads to improved vitality and visitor numbers. The proposal would accord with national policy.

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5.2 Turning to the first objection, I would agree that the proposal does not accord with policy COM3. However, I consider there are, in this instance material factors detailed above which allow me to consider departure from policy COM3.

5.3 The second objection is noted however there are no residential properties in the vicinity and as such residential amenity would not be affected. With regard to traffic issues, this area of Stirling Street has waiting restrictions, which would prohibit all waiting and loading between 08.30 to 09.30 and 16.30 to 18.00 Monday to Saturdays. Such restrictions would apply to all of the existing retail and other business located in the area and would be not be considered significant in determining this application. There are no objections therefore on traffic grounds.

5.4 Following considerations of all of the material concerns it is my view that the proposal is acceptable. The use of the ground floor as a betting shop represents a departure from the terms of policy COM3. However, I consider that the re-introduction of a commercially viable use (albeit a non-retail hnction) is more important to the viability of the town centre than the continued vacancy. There remains a 66% bias of Class 1 shops in the core area. The vacancy rate stands at 11% and these units, irrespective of their former use can be considered as potential Class 1 retail uses. Taken together (77%) there would remain a reasonable bias of existing and potential Class 1 uses in the town centre. As such I consider the proposed change of use out of Class 1 would not be unacceptable. The use of the upperfloor as Nightclub accords with the local plan policy COMl 1 and there would be no adverse effect on amenity. I consider the objections raise no significant concerns and would recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

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Agent DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION


File Reference

Site History

Development Plan


CONSULTATIONS




COMMENTS

C/OO/O 1446FUL 12 December 2000 SHANKS WASTE SERVICES LTD., AS EDINBURGH ROAD, COATBFUDGE ML5 4UG

ERECTION OF BUILDING TO HOUSE ELECTRICITY GENERATION EQUIPMENT SHANKS & MCEWAN LANDFILL SITE MEIKLE DRUMGRAY ROAD GREENGAIRS AIRDRIE LANARKSHIRE

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C/PL/GWM400/GQ/SOH

The site forms part of the Greengairs Landfill Development operated by Shanks Waste Solutions, under planning permission C/S6/458.

Planning permission was granted on 24 May 1994 (C/94/078) for the Installation of power electricity generation equipment utilising landfill gas.

On 7 August 1995 planning permission (C/95/371) was granted for housing the Electricity Generation Equipment within buildings

Policies GB2, CU1/5 and LI1/5

No

Greengairs Community Council

Scottish Power

None

Not Required

The applicant, Shanks Waste Solutions, proposes to add to their current electricity generation equipment within their existing landfill site at Greengairs. The proposal is to install additional capacity, namely 4 x 1.5-megawatt engines. It is proposed that they will be placed immediately adjacent to the existing equipment.

A single permanent building is proposed to house this equipment. This building would extend to 374 sq.m. in external floor area, and would be constructed of concrete blocks to match adjoining structures.

As with the existing electricity equipment, the power would be generated to be fed to the existing grid connection. In this respect no new overhead lines would be required. The expected life of the facility would be approximately 30 years.

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PLANNING APPLICATION NO: C/00/01446/FUL ERECTION OF BUILDING TO HOUSE

GREENGAIRS LANDFILL Slg$nEIKLE DRUMGRAY 1

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As in the case of the previous proposals, it is considered that the utilisation of landfill gas to produce electricity is encouraged by Central Government Energy and Planning Policies and makes an important contribution towards the national and EU strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is considered that the existing equipment and the building within which it is proposed, would have no adverse environmental effects such as noise nuisance or damage to visual amenity. Indeed, the building and equipment would be relatively isolated in its location, and would integrate with the existing facilities and landfill operation, without any wider amenity or environmental implications. As a result, it is considered that the proposal is wholly acceptable from a planning viewpoint.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions:-

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2.

3.

That within 3 months from the end of electricity generation fiom the equipment proposed the application site shall be cleared of all physical development and reinstated to the satisfaction of the planning authority.

Reason: In order to safeguard the property itself and the amenity of the surrounding area.

That electricity generation shall not take place beyond 3 1 years from the date of this permission without the prior written approval of the planning authority.

Reason: In order that the planning authority can retain effective control.

That before the start of the development hereby approved, details of the noise attenuation measures for the electricity generating equipment shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the planning authority, including any modifications as may be required

Reason: In the interests of amenity.


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Application form and accompanying plans and supporting statement Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 Consultation response from Transportation Manager

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Coatbridge 8 1238 1 and ask for Gerard Quinn.

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Application No. C/OO/O 147910UT Date registered 20 December 2000 APPLICANT DAWN DESIGN C10 LETITIA MURRAY, 1 RAEBOG ROAD, GLENMAVIS,

AIRDRIE ML6 ONW

Agent Stanley C. Cook, MRTP1, 12 Beveridge Terrace, Mossend, Bellshill, ML4 2RJ


ERECTION OF FLATTED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (IN OUTLINE) LAND INCORPORATING SOCIAL CLUB AT 105 MAIN STREET, PLAINS, AIRDRIE ML6 7JG


File Reference CIPLPLMI030 1 051CMILR

Site History 99100981 - Siting of Snack Bar refused 8 September 1999 86/347 Conditions 9 October 1986. 83/181

- Extension to and Re-roofing of Social Club Grant Subject to

- Erection of Social Club Grant Subject to Conditions 16 August 1983

Development Plan Under the terms of the Adopted Monklands District Local Plan 199 1 the application site is located within an area covered by the following Policies.

HG9 Housing Policy for Existing Residential Areas ECON 8 Genera1 Urban Area

Contrary to Development Plan No

CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions No Reply British Telecom

Transco, The Coal Authority, Scottish Power, West of Scotland Water

REPRESENTATIONS Neighbours One

Newspaper Advertisement Not required

COMMENTS Planning permission is being sought in outline for a residential development located to the north of Main Street Plains. The site is irregular in shape but has the benefit of a fiontage to Main Street to the south and Jarvie Avenue to the north. The side is bounded to the east and west by an existing residential area. The proposal would include the demolition of a Social Club and derelict building that currently occupy the site.

The developer has submitted an indicative layout plan in support of the outline proposal. This demonstrates that the site is capable of supporting a maximum number of 20 flats. The flats would comprise 2 blocks of two storey terraced buildings, the first facing south towards Main Street, the second facing north towards Jarvie Avenue. The indicative plan shows that there is sufficient space to accommodate satisfactory levels of off-street parking spaces to the front of each respective block. There would also be enough space to provide adequate rear private amenity space between the blocks.

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A letter of objection was received from the owners/occupiers of the adjacent dwellinghouse ‘Avalon’, Jarvie Avenue, Plains. The terms of objection relate to a loss of residential amenity caused by overshadowing and a loss of privacy. In addition the objector considers that a side access to their property would be lost as a result of the development proposals. The objections were submitted following inspection of the original indicative layout plan. Since then, the developer has reduced the density from 26 to 20 units. The northern terrace would accommodate 8 flats and the southern terrace accommodates 12 flats. Neither block would overlook the objector’s property. As such the potential overlooking issues have been negated and I do not consider there would be a significant overshadowing problem. Whilst the objector may currently benefit from a right of access from the site (this may be lost as a result of the re-development) this issue is a legal matter and requires further negotiation between the two parties. It is not a material concern in assessing the application. Should a legal right of access be established the developer may need to amend the final details of the layout at the reserved matter stage. Notwithstanding this I consider the site is large enough to accommodate such provisions but the non-determination of this legal issue should not delay my consideration of the application.

The residential proposal accords with the principle aim of the above noted Local Plan policies and the indicative layout plan suggests the site could be developed in a successful manner. The Councils Design Guidance on Housing infill proposals would not be compromised as a result of the development. In view of this I would recommend that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

RECOMMENDATION


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

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

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That within three years of the date of this permission, an application for approval of the reserved matters, specified in condition 3 below, shall be made to the Planning Authority.


That before development starts, a further planning application shall be submitted to the Planning Authority in respect of the following reserved matters:- (a) the siting, design and external appearance of all buildings and other structures; (b) the means of access to the site; (c) the layout of the site, including all roads, footways, and parking areas; (d) the details of, and timetable for, the hard and soft landscaping of the site; (e) details for management and maintenance of all areas of hard and soft landscaping (f) the design and location of all boundary walls and fences; (g) details of existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be retained;


That the total number of flatted dwellinghouses within the site shall be not more than 20.

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Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and to ensure the site is not over developed.

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That, for the avoidance of doubt, this permission does not imply approval of the indicative layout provided as part of this application.


That, notwithstanding the provision of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, and before the development starts, a certificate from a recognised firm of chartered engineers, duly signed by a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist of Geotechnical Advisor Status (IEC, SISG 1993) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming the mineral stability of the site. This certificate shall be based on a professionally supervised and regulated rotary drilling programme.

Reason: To ensure the mineral stability of the proposed housing site in the interest of prospective residents.

That no part of the development hereby permitted shall exceed 2 storeys in height and the residential blocks shall all have traditional double pitched roofs.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the new development integrates with the surrounding residential area.

That the access sightlines for Main Street and Jarvie Avenue shall be 4.5m x 60m, and 2.5m x 60m respectively.

Reason: In the interest of traffic safety.

That vertical measures, such as bollards/guardrail shall be erected along Main Street frontage.

Reason: In the interests of pedestrian safety.


Application Form and Amended Indicative Plan Adopted Monkland District Local Plan 199 1 Letter of representation from G. Renwick & H Murray, Avalon, 1 15 Jarvie Avenue, Plains, Airdrie Consultation response from NLC Transportation Manager, received 20 February 200 1 and 1 1 January 200 1 Consultation response from West of Scotland Water received 18 January 200 1 Consultation response from Scottish Power received 1 1 January 200 1 Consultation response from The Coal Authority received 11 January 2001 Consultation response from Transco received 8 January 200 1


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Application No. S/OO/O 1303/OUT Date registered 9 October 2000 APPLICANT

Agent DEVELOPMENT LOCATION

MR L.D. KENNEDY, 40 MCGRIGOR ROAD, ROSYTH FIFE KY 1 I 2AF

CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (IN OUTLINE) GREENHILL FARM, GREENHILL ROAD, HARESHAW, CLELAND

Ward No. 18 Grid Reference 28 1443 660 1 83

File Reference S/PL/B/4/49( 19)

Site History M/1/88 Extraction of opencast coal granted 1/6/88 96/94 Outline - Erection of dwelling house granted 1/6/94 S/96/002 18/PN - General purpose farm building 23/4/96 S/96/003 12/FUL - Formation of access granted 16/9/96 S/97/00 106/CLU - Pet food packing business - confirmed lawful use 28/2/97 S/97/00168/OUT - Construction of 2 dwelling houses granted 29/4/98

Development Plan Wishaw Local Plan Finalised Draft - Greenbelt Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft - Greenbelt

Contrary to Development Plan Yes

CONSULTATIONS


Conditions No Reply

SEPA; West of Scotland Water, The Coal Authority, Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department

REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours 1 Letter Newspaper Advertisement No Response

COMMENTS The applicant seelts outline planning permission for the construction of a dwellinghouse on land i n the Green Belt to the south east of tlie existing Greenliill Farin steading. The appellant wishes to establish a new agricultural unit and has submitted supporting information. While agriculture is an acceptable use in the Green Belt, tlie information supplied by the applicant is not considered sufficient to justify a new permanent dwelling in the Green Belt. It is recoininended that planning perinission be refused.

RECOMMENDATION

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CONSTRUCTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (IN OUTLINE) GREENHILL FARM, GREENHILL

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Refise for the Following Reason:-

I . Tlie need for tlie proposed development is based on tlie theoretical establishment of a new agricultural business and fails to provide a convincing argument for the justification of a new house in the Green Belt.

NOTE

1 . If granted, this application will require to be referred to the Scottish Ministers i n accordance with tlie Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction I 997.

2. If granted the applicant will be required to enter into an agreement in terms of Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 in respect of restricting the occupancy of the residential accommodation to a person who is employed full time 011 the agriciiltiiral holding and restricting the separate sale of any associated land. Planning permission would not be issued until tliese matters have been concluded.

LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS

Application form and plans dated 911 1/00 Letter from Mr R Heron, agent, dated 27/11/00 Letters from Mr L Kennedy, applicant, dated, 15/1 /O 1, 4/2/0 I and 15/2/0 1 Letter from SEPA dated 1711 1/00 Letter from West of Scotland Water dated 20/11/00 Letter from Tlie Coal Authority dated 2 1 / 1 1 /00 Letters from West of Scotland Archaeological Service dated 22/11/00 and 2711 2/00 Memo from Transportation Teain Manager dated 13/12/00 Letters from Scottish Agricultural college dated 1 O/%/OO and 711 2/00 Letter from Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department dated 22/12/00 Letter from Marjory Kennedy Greenhill Farm, Hareshaw, Cleland dated 1 % / I 1/00

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwe1 I 302098 and ask for Shirley Peninan

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Application No. S/00/01303/OUT

REPORT

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DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL

The application site extends to approximately 0.4 hectares (1 acre) and is located to the south east of the existing steadiiig known as Greenhill Farm, Hareshaw, Clelaiid. The applicant’s land previously formed part of the original holding at Greenhill Farm.

The applicant’s outline proposal is for a detached dwellinghouse on approximately 0.4 ha ( 1 acre) of land within his ownership at Greenhill Farm Access to the proposed house would be froin Birnhill Road. It is the applicant’s intention to establish an agricultural unit comprising 72 breeding ewes, 40 breeding cows and up to 25 young cattle on 32.3 hectares (79.8) of land, half of which he owns and the remainder would be leased.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The site lies within an area zoned as Green Belt in the Central Industrial Area Part Development plan.

The site also forms part of the Green Belt identified i n the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft I998 and is covered by Policy ENV 6.

REPRESENTATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS

The proposal was advertised under the Developmelit contrary to Developmelit Plans (Scotland) Direction 1996. Neighbour notification was undertaken by tlie applicant. One letter of Objection was received as a result of this process. The objection is based on the fact that tlie applicant has no livestock on the land in his ownership and has previously been found guilty, at Hamilton Sheriff Court, of cruelty to animals. It should be noted that the latter statement is not a planning matter and cannot be taken into consideration when determining this application. The objector also c l a im that a precedent for firther residential development in the Green Belt would be established if plaiining permission is granted.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has no objection to the proposal subject to the drainage arrangements meeting their requirements.

West of Scotland Water has no objections in principle but has indicated that a 15” diameter trunk water main traverses part of the application site.

The Coal Authority has no objection to the proposal.

The West of Scotland Archaeology Service has identified an area of the site which they believe to be of archaeological interest and should be excluded from the proposed house plot.

The Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department have no coniinents on the proposal.

The Council’s Animal Health and Welfare Officer within the Protective Services Department has expressed extreme concern about the applicant keeping animals again in view of the fact that he was previously prosecuted for animal cruelty. As stated in paragraph 3.1 above this is not a planning matter and cannot be considered within this application.

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4. PLANNING ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSIONS

4.1 The Green Belt land use zoning in the Central Industrial Area Part Development Plan and Policy ENV.6 in the Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 preclude developnient other than that directly associated with and required for agriculture, forestry, outdoor leisure and recreation or other appropriate rural uses. Altliough not yet adopted, this plan represents tlie Council’s current view on development in tlie Southern Area and is, therefore, a material consideration.

4.2 Tlie applicant wishes to construct a permanent dwelling with a view to establishing a new agricultural business on the land. I n support of the application, the applicant has submitted a letter from the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) which states that lie has previously niaiiitaiiied 72 breeding ewes, 40 breeding cows and 24 young cattle on his Iiolding of 32.33 hectares ( 79.8 acres) at Greeiiliill, Hareshaw. The SAC has confirmed that a holding of this size, with the number of livestock noted above, could justify one person engaged in agriculture. The SAC also confirms that to actively farm the land with breeding livestock, a dwelling is required on the Iiolding. The SAC acknowledges that tlie applicant previously lived in and managed the holding from a mobile home on the site.

4.3 The applicant has confirmed that his mobile home was destroyed by fire i n March 2000 and that he has lived in Rosyth, Fife for tlie past year. The Council’s Animal Health and Welfare Officer has indicated that his records sliow that all livestock had gone from the holding prior to tlie applicants mobile home being destroyed by fire.

4.4 In principle tlie proposed dwelling could be justified as a requirement for a full time agricultural employee managing a holding of the size described previously in this report. Similar applications have been approved on this basis in the past when an additional house is required on a well established working farm for a full time employee. The main difference with tlie current application is that no working farm exists on the application site at present. It should be noted that tlie existing steading known as Greenhill Farin, outwith and adjacent to tlie applicant’s ownership, ceased operating as a farm a number of years ago. Tlie owner currently operates a business from the premises which involves pet food and pet bedding packing for distribution elsewhere.

4.5 I n concluding, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to determine whether tlie proposed establishinent of a new agricultural business on the application site would be viable i n tlie longer term. The additional information subinitted in support of the application is theoretical and is not considered to provide a convincing argument to justify the construction of a permanent dwelling in tlie Green Belt. It is recommended, therefore, that planning permission be refused.

4.6 Should planning permission be refused tlie Coininittee inay wish to contemplate whether it would be willing to consider a separate application from Mr Kennedy for a temporary Iiome on tlie site for a limited period of up to 2 or 3 years. This would enable the applicant to prove the practical viability of tlie business which, if satisfactory, would then allow further consideration of a permanent dwelling 011 the site.

4.7 Should the Coininittee be disposed to grant planning permission the applicant will be required to enter into an agreement in t e r m of Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 i n respect of restricting the occupancy of the residential accoinmodation to a person who is employed full time on the agricultural Iiolding and restricting tlie separate sale of any

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associated land. Plaiining permission would not be issued until these matters have been concluded

Application No. Date registered APPLICANT Agent

DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION


File Reference

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CONSULTATIONS

Objection No Objection Conditions

S/00/01328/REM 14tl.I November, 2000 NEW BRANNOCK LTD, 9 CHARLOTTE SQUARE, EDINBURGH Gareth Hutchison, Architect, 22 Easter Belinolit Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6EX CONSTRUCTION OF CLUBHOUSE, DRIVING RANGE AND

TORRANCE PARK, LEGBRANNOCK ROAD, MOTHERWELL FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL CENTRE

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Much of the site has been extensively opencast since the early 1980s. Several different planning perinissions for mineral extraction were issued over tlie period for various parts of the site. Restoration for agricultural or woodland was the approved after use until an outline application (41 9/94) was approved on 19th November, 1997, followirig the coticlusion of a Section 75 Agreement with tlie applicant. Approval was granted for tlie change of use to recreational and mixed uses.

Detailed planning perinission for the coiistruction of the golf coiirse. road works, structure planting and related works was issued on 7th April, 1999.

An application for residential developinent in outline (99/0062 1 /OUT) within the part of the site was refused by the Scottisli Ministers as tlie proposal was contrary to the development plan, and there were no material considerations which would justify an exceptional approval. The Scottish Minister’s decision is currently subject of an appeal to the Court of Session.

The original outline consent was renewed (application No. 00/008 1 O/OUT) on 25th October, 2000, however the permission caiinot be issued until a revised Section 75 Agreement has been coiicluded with tlie applicant.

Adopted Northern Area Local Plan - Greenbelt Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft - Greeiibelt with Leisure Developinent Opportunities

No

Coal Authority, West of Scotland Water, SEPA

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DepMmlnt of PImnmg M d Envirenmml sournern DlVlvon 303 Brandon Slroet MOTHERWELL MLI 1RS

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REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Newspaper Advertisement

COMMENTS

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The applicant seeks consent within this reserved matters application for tlie construction of the clubliouse to serve both tlie existing golf course and proposed five-a-side football pitches. The applicant has also indicated the location of the proposed driving range but detailed drawings are not available at this stage. The clubhouse, pitches and driving range are to be located in the north east corner of the entire development site at Torrance Park.

The clubhouse will provide separate golf and football changing facilities, a lounge bar, retail and reception area and staff/nianagement area. All facilities will be located in a single storey building finished externally i n coiiteiiiporary metal profiled cladding. The clubhouse forms part of the new ‘Vida’ concept being promoted by Carnegie, one of New Brannock Limited’s sister companies, and the facilities at Torrance Park will represent the company’s ‘flagship’ development.

Associated car parking is located to the east of the clubhouse with the five-a-side pitches to the west. The driving range lies to the south west of the clubhouse. No objections have been received relating to this application and it is recoininended that planning permission is granted subject to conditions. This proposal represents significant private investment in tlie area and will allow the existing golf course to be brought into use.

RECOMMENDATION

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

That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the design and location of all fences and walls to be erected on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as may be required.

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

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

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Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

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

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

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

(a) details of any earth nioulding and hard landscaping, grass seeding aiid turfing

(b) variety and size of trees and shrubs to be planted

a scheme of tree and shrub planting, incorporating details of the location, number,

(c) retained, and measures for their protection in the course of development, and

an indication of all existing trees and hedgerows, plus details of those to be

(d) details of the phasing, management and maintenance of these works


That within one year of the coniplettion of the clubhouse hereby permitted, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping aiid 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 the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species.

Reason: I n the interests of visual amenity and to preserve the character of the clubhouse.

That before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all tlie parking and manoeuvring areas shown on the approved plans, shall be levelled, properly drained, surfaced in a material which the Planniiig Authority has approved in writing before the start of surfacing work and clearly marked out, and shall, thereafter, be maintained as parking aiid manoeuvring areas.

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

That withiii 1 year of the date of this permission full details of the building: lighting and fencing associated with the golf driving range shall be submitted to, aiid approved in writing by the Planning Authority, including any modifications as inay be required.

Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects i n detail and in tlie interests of amenity.

9. That the pedestrian and cycle route marked in BLUE on the approved plan shall be re- routed, away from Biggar Road, through the development site and integrated into a pedestrian and cycling strategy to be submitted to, aiid approved in writing by the Planning

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Authority, including any modifications as inay be required. For the avoidance of doubt the strategy should cover the entire development site.

Reason: In the interests of road safety and to eiisure a comprehensive and integrated scheme of pedestrianlcycle routes throughout the site.

That the temporary turning head marked in RED on tlie approved plans shall be relocated to a position on the Phase I Access Roadway to be agreed, in writing, by the Planning Authority including any modifications as inay be required.

Reason: I n the interests of road safety.

That prior to the com~nence~nent of tlie Phase 2 road works f~ill details of a full size roundabout at tlie juiictioii of the Phase 1 road aiid the Phase 2 road shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority iiicludiiig any modifications as inay be required.

Reason: In the interests of road safety aiid to accord with the road hierarchy.

That details of the roundabout referred to in condition (1 1) shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority including any modifications as inay be required prior to tlie co~n~nence~nent of construction of the Phase 2 road works.

Reason: To ensure the provision of the required road hierarchy to facilitate the change i n direction for vehicular traffic.

That before the clubhouse aiid football pitches are brought into use, the means of vehicular aiid pedestrian access shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the clubhouse and football pitches.


Application form aiid plans dated 1 Oth November, 2000 Letter from Gareth Hutchison Architect (Agent) dated 13th November, 2000 Letters from Gareth Hutchison Architect (Agent) dated lot11 January, 2001 and 8th February, 200 I Adopted Northern Area Local Plan - Green Belt Southerii Area Local Plan Finalised Draft 1998 - green Belt with Leisure Developiiient Opport~inities Letter from the Coal Authority dated 29th November, 2000 Letter from West of Scotland Water dated 4th December, 2000 Meino froin Transportation Team Manager dated 4th December, 2000 Letter from SEPA dated 1 8th January, 200 1

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone Motherwell 302098 and ask for Shirley Penman.

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Agent



File Reference

Site History

Development Plan

S/OO/O 13 83/FUL 8 January 200 1 EVANS EASYSPACE LTD, BELLSHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BELGROVE STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 3MP lan F Tliomson, Unit 14, Fouiitain Business Centre, Ellis Street. Coatbridge ML5 3AA CHANGE OF USE OF GATEHOUSE TO CAFETERIA 7 BELGRAVE STREET, BELLSHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BELLSHILL

24 272770 66 1040

S/PL/B/7/2 5 (3 4 5)lD A/TP

September 1998 - Deinolition of Existing Buildings and Erection of New Distribution Warehouse/Industrial Units with Associated Offices and Parking.

Bellshill and Mossend Local Plan -Policy I1 (Areas where New Industrial Development will be concentrated.) Southern Area Local Plan Finalised Draft - Policy IND 8 (Established Industrial aiid Business Areas.)

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CONSULTATIONS


REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours No Response Newspaper Advertisement 2 Letters of Objection

COMMENTS The applicant proposes to convert the gatehouse associated with the Belgrave Centre to a Cafeteria. The Centre has recently been brought back into use following a renovation programme aiid the cafeteria is priinarily intended to act as a facility for the new range of sinall busiiiesses being attracted to the Centre. The building is located within the grounds of the Belgrave Centre. Two objections have been received from the operators of mobile snack bars in the vicinity of the application site. Coininents on these objections and the inerits of the proposal are detailed i n the attached report. It is recoininended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION Grant, subject to the following conditions:-

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That the development hereby permitted shall be started within five years of the date of this perinission


That before the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used 011 all external walls aiid roofs shall be submitted to, aiid approved in writing by the Plaiiiiiiig Authority, including any inodificatioiis as may be required.



Application form and plans dated S/ l / O I Letter from applicant dated ? Motherwell District Council, Bellsliill and Mossend Local Plan North Lanarkshire Council, Soutliern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft Letter from Margaret Ami Laidlaw, 54 Southburii Road, Airdrie, ML6 9AD, dated 3 1 / l / O 1 Letter from Lorraine Stein, 23 Holehills Place, Airdrie, ML6 6QE, dated 5/2/01

Any person wishing to inspect the above background papers should telephone MotherweII 302090 and ask for Mr Ashinan

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Application No. S/OO/O 13 83/FUL

Report

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APPLICATION AND SITE

The applicant seeks plaiining permission to convert tlie currently vacant gatehouse, associated with the Belgrave Centre, located off Belgrave Street/lncliiniiaii Road/Larkin Way i n the Bellsliill Industrial Estate, into a cafeteria. The plans indicate that tlie cafeteria would incorporate a store. preparation and servery area with 6 tables shown. Male and female toilets will be provided. It is estimated that 35 persons could be accommodated within tlie seated area of the cafeteria at any one time.

The gatehouse is a relatively small building, with a total floor area of approximately 85 square metres. It is located within the grounds of tlie Belgrave Centre, to the south east of tlie main building. The site is almost at tlie centre of the whole industrial estate. Although primarily intended to serve the staff of the new sinalI businesses being established within the Belgrave Centre, it’s location, fronting onto Belgrave Street, could attract some passing trade. There is. however, parking provision witliin the grounds of tlie Belgrave Centre to accommodate such trade.

OBJECTIONS

Two letters of objection have been received froin two different mobile snack bar operators located i n the vicinity of tlie application site. Both operators refer to their personal financial circumstances aiid tlie impact the proposed cafeteria would have on their trade. One objector has indicated that she was led to believe there would be no more food outlets opening in the estate, altliough it is not stated froin where this advice came.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The development plan consists of tlie Strathclyde Structure Plan and the Bellshill and Mossend Local Plan. As there are no strategic issues raised by the proposal, attention focuses on the policies of the local plan. The relevant policy, policy I1 is a general policy indicating that areas covered by this policy will be those in which new industrial development will be concentrated.

Also of relevance is the Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft. Policy lND8 is similar to I 1 above, making it clear that the character of such areas will be retained by supporting the development of general industrial, distribution, storage or Class 4 business uses, where appropriate.

COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

It has to be noted that there are no independently operated established cateteria or restaurant facilities within Bellshill Industrial Estate. Some of tlie larger businesses, such as Devro and Robert W iseinaii may have tlieir own cafeterias or canteens within tlieir premises, but these are not visible and are not for general public use. Businesses aiid members of the public are catered for by mobile snack bars which are located on tlie public liighway and are, therefore, not subject to planning control (mobile snack bars located on a public road do not require p I ann ing periniss ion).

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4.2 The proposed development differs from existing canteen facilities as it is not contained within tlie main building and, due to its location adjacent to Belgrave Street, has the capacity to attract passing trade. Nevertheless, I regard it as aiicillary to the main use of tlie overall premises as a business, industrial and warehousing facility and, on this basis, consider that it is not contrary to the development plan.

4.3 The objections raised to the proposed use by the members of the public relate to financial circumstances and amount to trade objections i n terms of coinmercial competition. It is acknowledged that tlie proposed development will possibly lead to competition with the mobile snack bars, although it is a well established planning principle that coininercial competition is not a relevant material consideration in determining a planning application.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1 I therefore conclude that as the proposed development is ancillary to the main use of the premises, there is no conflict with the development plan. Furthermore, there are no relevant material considerations wliick would leacl me to conclude that tlie proposed development is not acceptable and I therefore reconmend that planning permission be granted.

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Agent



File Reference

Site History

Development Plan


CONSULTATIONS


REPRESENTATIONS

Neighbours Newspaper Advertisement

COMMENTS

Si0 1 I0003 7/REM 16th January, 200 1 ERIC WATERSTON, 2 BRAID AVENUE, DALZIEL PARK, MOTHERWELL LBG Waterston, 2 Zainek House, 20 Old Bothwell Road, Bothwell, G71 8AW CONSTRUCTION OF DETACHED DWELLINGHOUSE PLOT 9, LAND NORTH OF KNOWENOBLE FARM, WISHAW LOW ROAD, CLELAND

19 279693 657758

S/PL/B/4/26(85) DAiLR

September 2000 - Permission granted for plot boundaries

Central Industrial Area Part Development Plan - “Green Belt Zone” Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft - Policy HSG2 (Private Housing Development)

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One letter of objection

Not Required

The applicant seeks planning permission to construct a detached dwellinghouse fronting onto Wishaw Low Road, Cleland. The site is located to the north of the existing plotted developinent at Glen Noble and forins part of a wider area allocated for plotted development. The dwellinghouse is viewed as a bungalow with dormer windows from Wishaw Low Road, although it is effectively two storey when viewed from the rear. A notified neighbour has objected to the house type. My comments on the proposed dwellinghouse are detailed in the attached report. It is recommended that planning permission be granted.

RECOMMENDATION

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Grant, subject to the followiiig coiiditions:-

1 . That construction of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be started no later than 30th September, 2003.

Reason: To accord with tlie outline planning permission.

2 . That, notwithstanding the provisions of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, and before the development starts. a certificate from a recognised firm of chartered engineers, duly signed by a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Geologist of Geotechnical Adviser Status (ICE, SISG 1993) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming the mineral stability of the site. This certificate shall be based on a professionally supervised and regulated rotary drilling programme.

Reason: To ensure tlie mineral stability of the proposed site in tlie interests of prospective occupiers (Note: A copy of the required Certificate is available from the Divisional Office).

3 That before construction starts on tlie dwellinghouse hereby permitted, samples of the tile. brick and stone to be used shall be submitted for approval and that, for the avoidance of doubt:

(a) roofing materials shall be restricted to tones of dark grey or brown:

(b) facing brick and stone shall avoid very pale or very bright colours.

Reason: To ensure the visual impact of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is minimised befitting an urban fringe location.

4. That before the dwellinghouse liereby permitted is occupied, the approved screen fencing shown on tlie approved plans shall be erected.

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.

5 . That tlie scheme of landscaping along tlie frontage of the plot, colisisting of a I metre high green beech hedge and trees of minimum height 1.5 metres planted at 4 metre intervals, shall be planted before the end of the following April after the dwellinghouse hereby permitted is occupied. Any of these hedges or trees which die within 2 years of planting shall be replaced with others of the same species in accordance with the aforementioned timescale.

Reason: To replace tlie mature trees and bushes removed as a result of tlie development.

6. That before construction of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted starts, the species of trees to be planted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Plaiining Authority.

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

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

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the area.

That the driveway of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall not exceed a gradient of 10%.

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

That tlie driveway of the dwel linghouse hereby permitted shall be finished in block paving within one month of the dwellinghouse being occupied.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and to prevent deleterious material being carried onto the liighway.

10. That the dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the approved development and design brief.

Reason: To ensure continuity in the development of the Estate.


Application Form and Plans, dated 16th January, 2001 Letter from Applicant, dated 4t11February, 200 1 Lanark County Council Central Industrial Area Part Development Plan North Lanarkshire Council, Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft Letter from Mr and Mrs Ross, 2 Glen Noble, Cleland, dated 26th January, 2001

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Applicatioii No. S/O 1/00037/REM

REPORT

1. APPLICATION AND SITE

1.1 . The applicant seeks planning permission to construct a dwellinghouse froiitiiig onto Wishaw Low Road, Cleland. Tlie dwellinghouse is a slightly uiiusual design i n that it appears to be one and a half storey (i.e. bungalow with dormers) on the front elevation, but effectively two storey on the rear elevation. Tlie reasons behind this are discussed in the “com~nents and observations” section below.

1.2. Tlie application site is one of nine plots frontiiig onto Wishaw Low Road, granted planning permission last year to tlie overall site developer, Taylor Homes (Scotland) Ltd. The site is located to the north of the Glen Noble plotted development. Tlie larger site is subject to a conditional permission and subsequent developments are to be guided by a development and design brief, which lias been agreed with tlie developer.

2. OBJECTIONS

2.1. Tlie notified neighbour at plot 1 in tlie Glen Noble development lias objected to the proposed dwellingliouse. Tlie objection relates to overlooking of part of their rear garden by an upper level bedroom window. They also object to the dwellinghouse being two storey to tlie rear with reference to other dwellings in tlie vicinity being single or one and a half storey. Finally, they refer to a different letter associated with a previous application, indicating they would object to any dwellinghouse which would overshadow their plot.

3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN

3.1. Tlie developinent plan consists of the Strathclyde Structure Plan and the Central Industrial Area Part Development Plan (of the former Lanark County Council). Tlie North Lanarkshire Couiicil Southern Area Local Plan, Finalised Draft is a relevant material consideration.

3.2. However, there are no strategic issues nor, indeed, any local plaiiiiiiig matters relevant to discussion of this application and, therefore, there is no need to discuss development plan policy on this application.

4. COMMENTS AND OBSERVATIONS

4.1. There are no development plan issues to be addressed by this application. Outline plaiiiiiiig permission has been granted for the site, followed by a reserved iiiatters permission relating to tlie plot boundaries. Tlie current application is in respect of those reserved matters not yet addressed, such as position and elevation details of the dwellinghouse. However, it is these elevatioiial details which have led to tlie submission of a11 objection.

4.2. The first point raised by the objector is that a bedroom window will overlook their rear garden. Their concerns are in respect of their privacy. Tlie situation is a little unusual i n that tlie bedroom window overlooking the rear garden is not i n the nearest gable of the proposed dwelliiigliouse but in tlie gable section of a rear protruding part of the dwellinghouse (it is easiest to picture the footprint of the dwellinghouse on the plot being

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“L” shaped). 1 suggested to tlie applicants that they may wish to relocate this window to tlie rear elevation, as would normally be the case. They have stated, i n response. that the window is in this location to maximise the southern aspect. On this basis, it has to be stated that there is no privacy problem in relation to window to window distance (this will be approximately 26 metres). The distance froin the bedroom window to the dividing fence is approximately 12 metres. This, combined with the angle of the applicant‘s dwellinghouse, means that not all of the neighbour’s rear garden will be overlooked. However, in addition to this, 1 would state that in any housing developinent, a certain amount of overlooking of rear garden areas will occur. As the overlooking is froin a bedroom, a room which would not norinally be occupied most of the day. I do not consider the privacy issue to be significant.

4.3. The second point raised by tlie objector relates to the design of the dwellinghouse. specifically that it appears to be two storey to the rear. The developinent and design brief requires that the dwellinghouse on this and the adjacent plots should not exceed 7.5 metres in height aiid should be one aiid a half storey in design. The proposed dwellinghouse does not exceed the stated height. As viewed froin Wishaw Low Road, the dwellinghouse does appear to be one and a half storey in design i.e. a bungalow with dormers. However. it also appears to be two storey froin the rear. The reason such a height and design restriction was introduced was to try and ensure that a low density appearance on the Wishaw Low Road frontage was achieved, befitting an urban fringe location. It was also to ensure that other house types previously defined as one aiid a half storey, but which were, i n respect of their height, larger than some two storey dwellings, were not built at this location. Finally it was introduced to try and ensure that the existing residents of Wisliaw Low Road received some assurance over the size of dwellinghouses to be built facing them and to try and ensure the existing frontage house design context was adhered to as far as possible.

4.4. I am satisfied that the objectives have largely been achieved, although 1 acknowledge that the dwellinghouse may be regarded as two storey when viewed from the rear. This is a compromise I believe has to be acknowledged in order to secure the frontage elevation requirements agreed with the estate developer while at the same time ensuring that the desires of individual plot owners can be catered for. The objectors will be viewing the side elevation froin their plot rather than the full rear elevation.

4.5. The objector’s final point is related to the above, in that they are concerned about overshadowing of their property by the dwellinghouse. As the dwellinghouse will be located due north-east of the objector’s plot, overshadowing will not be a problem, nor will there be an impact on the daylight received by their plot.

5. CONCLUSION

5.1. Overall, I consider that tlie applicant has inet the criteria set out by the outline planning permission, the reserved matters permission and the development aiid design brief with little realistic adverse effect on the objector’s property and privacy. I therefore recoininend that planning permission be granted.

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