Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth
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The Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary report number 1. This application site is located adjacent to the junction of Barone Road and Meadows Road in the south-western part of Rothesay. It extends to approximately 1.17 hectares and was formerly used for the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas although it has been vacant for a number of years. The proposal involves the erection of a food production facility by Bute Foods who, with its produce Sheese, has established itself as a market leader of manufacturing vegan and dairy free cheese. The proposal has attracted 74 objectors, 33 supporters and a petition in support containing a total of 100 signatures. The issues raised are detailed at section P of the report of handling and in supplementary report number 1.
As the proposal has generated a significant number of objections, primarily from local residents, and a number of expressions of support it is considered that value would be added to the process by holding a discretionary hearing in advance of determining this application.
Motion
To agree to hold a pre-determination hearing in respect of this application.
Moved by Councillor Jean Moffat, seconded by Councillor Gordon Blair
Amendment
To agree not to hold a hearing in respect of this application.
Moved by Councillor George Freeman, seconded by Councillor Rory Colville
A vote was taken by calling the roll.
Motion Amendment
Cllr G Blair Cllr R Colville
Cllr M J Devon Cllr G Freeman
Cllr L Douglas Cllr G A Hardie
Cllr A Forrest Cllr D Kinniburgh
Cllr R McCuish Cllr D MacMillan
Cllr J Moffat
Cllr S Taylor
Cllr R Trail
The Motion was carried by 8 votes to 5 and the Committee resolved accordingly.
The Committee then debated the merits of holding a site inspection.
Motion
To agree to proceed with a virtual site visit and virtual hearing.
Moved by Councillor David Kinniburgh, seconded by Councillor George Freeman
Amendment
To agree to proceed with an actual site visit.
Moved by Councillor Jean Moffat, seconded by Councillor Audrey Forrest
A vote was taken by calling the roll.
Motion Amendment
Cllr R Colville Cllr G Blair
Cllr G Freeman Cllr M J Devon
Cllr G A Hardie Cllr L Douglas
Cllr D Kinniburgh Cllr A Forrest
Cllr D MacMillan Cllr J Moffat
Cllr R McCuish
Cllr S Taylor
Cllr R Trail
The Motion was carried by 8 votes to 5 and the Committee resolved accordingly.
Decision
The Committee agreed to hold a virtual pre-determination hearing and virtual site visit. Additional information on the site would be provided at the hearing through photographs, satellite imagery or video.
(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 9 October 2020 and Supplementary Report Number 1 dated 20 October 2020, submitted)
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