The Principal Planning Officer advised that the application
had been referred to the Committee on the basis that the Council had an
ownership interest in the site. He
outlined the proposals for the development and the negotiations with the
applicant which had resulted in the original proposals for car parking
provision, design of the roof and close proximity to Fountain Key being
amended. These amended proposals were a
suitable alternative to the original scheme and therefore his recommendation
was that the application be approved.
Agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following
conditions and reasons:-
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That the development to which this permission relates must
be begun within three
years from the date of this permission.
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Reason:
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In accordance with
Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.
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The proposed development shall be carried out in
accordance with the details specified
in the application form dated 8th September
2010; and the approved amended
drawings received 22nd November 2010 which are
numbered: 09.130.10_L
(Proposed Site Plan); 09.130.01_C (Site Plans – Existing
& Proposed); 09.130.15_1
(Proposed Elevations Sheet 1 to Flatted Block ‘A’);
09.130.16_G (Proposed
Elevations Sheet 2 to Flatted Block ‘A’); 09.130.14_D
(Marine Parade Elevations);
09.130.13 - 1 (Proposed Flat Type Floor Plans); 09.130.12
- M (Proposed
First/Second Floor Plan); 09.130.11 – P (Proposed Ground
Floor Plan and Flat Type
Plans all stamped approved by Argyll and Bute Council.
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Reason:
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In order to ensure
that the proposed development is carried out in accordance with
the details
submitted and the approved drawings.
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No works in connection with the development hereby
approved shall take place
unless a scheme of hard and soft landscaping works has
been submitted to and
approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Details of the scheme shall include:
(i) Existing and proposed finished ground
levels relative to a fixed datum point;
(ii) Existing
landscape features and vegetation to be retained;
(iii) Existing and
proposed services including cables, pipelines and substations;
(iv) The location of new trees, shrubs, hedges, grassed
areas and water features;
(v) A
schedule of plants to comprise species, plant sizes and proposed numbers
and density;
(vi) The
location, design and materials of all hard landscaping works including walls,
fences, gates, and street furniture;
(vii) An indication of existing trees, shrubs
and hedges to be removed;
(viii) A programme for the completion and
subsequent maintenance of the proposed
landscaping
All soft and hard landscaping
proposals shall be carried out in accordance with the
approved scheme and shall be
completed during the planting season immediately
following the commencement of
the development or such other date as may be
agreed in writing with the
Planning Authority. Any planting,
which, within a period of
ten years from the completion of
the development, in the opinion of the Planning
Authority is dying, being
severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased, shall
be replaced by plants of similar
size and species to those originally required to be planted.
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Reason:
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To ensure the
implementation of a satisfactory scheme of landscaping which will help
to integrate the proposed
development into the local landscape in the interests of the
visual amenity of
the area.
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Prior to any works commencing, full details of a scheme to
protect the trees that
are to be retained within the site (as shown on the Landscape
Masterplan drawing
ref. LO1 Rev H from TGP Landscape Architects approved
under 08/00662/DET)
shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the
Planning Authority. No trees
identified for being retained shall be felled, lopped,
topped or removed without the
prior written approval of the Planning Authority.
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Reason:
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In order to protect
the existing woodland area and other trees within the site in
accordance with
Policy ENV 7: Development Impact on Trees/Woodland of the Argyll
& Bute Local
Plan (adopted 2009).
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No development in connection with the permission hereby
approved shall take
place unless samples of all the materials to be used in
the external finish for the
proposed development (including harling
texture and colour) have been submitted
to and approved in writing by the planning authority. The development shall be
carried out in complete accordance with the approved
details or such alternatives
as may be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
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Reason:
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In order to
integrate the development into its surroundings and in accordance with
the provisions of
policy ENV 19 of the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009).
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Full details and/or samples of the proposed roofing
materials shall be submitted for
the written approval of the planning authority prior to
the commencement of any
works on site. The development shall be implemented in
accordance with the duly
approved details.
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Reason:
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In order to ensure that
the materials are appropriate to the character of the area and
sympathetic to
established roofing materials in the area.
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No development in connection with this development hereby
approved shall take
place unless a revised Drainage Strategy drawing
incorporating Sustainable
Urban Drainage Systems and a revised Drainage Impact/Flood
Risk Assessment
(previously approved under 08/00662/DET) which take
account of the proposed
amendments have been submitted to and approved in writing
by the Planning
Authority in consultation with the Councils Flood Risk
Officer, Area Roads, SEPA
and Scottish Water.
The development shall not be occupied until the agreed drainage
system has been provided and is fully operational.
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Reason:
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To ensure the site
is adequately drained to meet Best Management Practice and to
prevent pollution of
watercourses in accordance with Policy SERV 2: Sustainable Urban
Drainage Systems of
the Argyll & Bute Local Plan (adopted 2009).
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Prior to commencement of any development, a detailed
construction method
statement for this site shall be submitted to and agreed
in writing with the Planning
Authority, in consultation with the Scottish Environment
Protection Agency. This
method statement shall address the temporary measures
proposed to deal with
surface water run-off during construction and prior to the
operation of the final
Sustainable Urban Drainage System.
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Reason:
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In order to prevent
potential pollution of the ... view the full minutes text for item 5.
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ISLE OF LUING COMMUNITY TRUST: DEMOLITION OF UNLISTED BUILDING IN CONSERVATION AREA: LAND SOUTHEAST OF CULLIPOOL HOUSE, CULLIPOOL, ISLE OF LUING (REF: 10/01348/CONAC)  PDF 137 KB
Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer advised that this application
was in respect of demolition of an unlisted building and was linked to the next
agenda item. He advised that there was
conflicting views regarding whether the remains could be incorporated into the
proposed development and as such suggested that the Building Standards Team
look at this or if this was not appropriate, a third structural report would be
commissioned.
The Principal Planning Officer reported that both
applications had attracted a significant level of interest within a small
community and therefore his recommendation was that a discretionary hearing
take place.
Decision
Agreed to hold a discretionary hearing in Cullipool Hall on a date yet to be determined.
(Ref: Report by Head
of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 24 November 2010, submitted)
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ISLE OF LUING COMMUNITY TRUST: APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF BUILDING INCORPORATING MUSEUM, LICENSED CAFE, EXHIBITION/FUNCTION ROOM AND OFFICE, LAND EAST OF CULLIPOOL HOUSE, CULLIPOOL, ISLE OF LUING (REF: 10/01059/PP) PDF 209 KB
Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer spoke to the re-development
proposal advising that the application had attracted 134 objectors and 89
supporters. In view of the level of
objection in such a small community he recommended that a discretionary hearing
take place before determining the application.
Decision
Agreed to hold a discretionary hearing in Cullipool Hall on a date yet to be determined.
(Ref: Report by Head
of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 24 November 2010, submitted)
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL: APPLICATION FOR UPGRADING AND PARTIAL RE-ALIGNMENT OF EXISTING TRACKS AND FOOTPATHS TO FORM HARD SURFACED SHARED-USE WALKING AN CYCLING PATH: DUNOLLIE ESTATE WOODLAND, GANAVAN ROAD, OBAN (REF: 10/01531/PP) PDF 112 KB
Report by Head of Governance and Law
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer advised that this was a
council interest application in relation to provision of a hard surfaced shared
walking and cycling path. He advised
that there had 5 representations in relation to the application which mainly
related to vehicular use. He stated that
the Roads Authority had indicated that the proposals were acceptable providing
appropriate signage was in place given access was for a limited number of rural
properties. Although these were material considerations, none of the
representations were of sufficient weight to change the recommendation which
was for approval of the application.
Decision
Agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following
conditions and reasons:-
1. That the development to
which this permission relates must be begun within three years from the date of
this permission.
Reason: In
accordance with Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act
1997.
2. The development shall be
implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form
dated 1 September 2010 and the approved drawing reference numbers:
Plan 1 of 7 (Location Plan at
scale of 1:2,500)
Plan 2 of 7 (Location Plan for
Planning Consent at scale of 1:500)
Plan 3 of 7 (Location Plan for
Planning Consent at scale of 1:500
Plan 4 of 7 (General Arrangement
at scale of 1:1,000)
Plan 5 of 7 (Details and Sections
at scale 1:25, 1:50)
Plan 6 of 7 (Details and Sections
at scale 1:25, 1:100)
Plan 7 of 7 (Details and Sections
at scale 1:50, 1:200)
unless the prior written approval
of the planning authority is obtained for other materials/finishes/for an
amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country
Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended).
Reason: For
the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in
accordance with the approved details.
(Ref: Report by Head
of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 25 November 2010, submitted)
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R.N.L.I: APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION OF FUEL TANK TO PERMANENT SITE AND INSTALLATION OF PROJECTING PLATFORM ACCESS LADDER: PORT ASKAIG PIER, PORT ASKAIG, ISLE OF ISLAY (REF: 10/01662/PP) PDF 76 KB
Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer advised that this was another
Council interest application in respect of the relocation of a fuel tank to a
permanent site. He reminded the
Committee that they had previously granted a temporary consent which was
required until a permanent site was identified.
As this has now been identified, an application was submitted and was
before the Committee with a recommendation for approval.
Decision
Agreed to grant Planning Permission subject to the following
conditions and reasons:-
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1.
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That the development to which this permission relates must
be begun within three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: In accordance with Section 58 of the Town and Country
Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.
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The proposed development shall be carried out in
accordance with the details specified in the application form dated 22nd
September 2010; and the approved drawing numbered 1 of 1; and stamped
approved by Argyll and Bute Council.
Reason: In order to ensure that the proposed development
is carried out in accordance with the details submitted and the approved
drawings.
Standard Note: In terms of condition 2 above, the council
can approve minor variations to the approved plans in terms of Section 64 of
the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 although no variations
should be undertaken without obtaining the prior written approval of the
Planning Authority. If you wish to seek any minor variation of the
application, an application for a non material amendment (NMA) should be made
in writing to Planning Services, Dalriada House, Lochgilphead, PA31 8ST which should list all the proposed
changes, enclosing a copy of a plan(s) detailing these changes together with
a copy of the original approved plans. Any amendments deemed by the Council
to be material, would require the submission of a further application for
planning permission.
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(Ref: Report by Head of
Planning and Regulatory Services dated 25 November 2010, submitted)
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TREE PRESERVATION ORDER AT LOCHGAIR (TPO 04/10) PDF 49 KB
Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer advised that confirmation of
an amended Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in respect of trees growing on land at
Lochgair east of the War Memorial within extensive
grounds of ‘Caberfeidhe’ and ‘Tigh
na Tobar’ was sought following
representations received in respect of the provisional order (Reference 4/10).
Decision
Agreed to adjust the Order in relation to the protected
specimens and areas of exclusion close to buildings, as described and modified
in section 4 of the submitted report and that the modified Order now be
confirmed as the Lochgair Tree Preservation Order
04/10.
(Ref: Report by Head
of Planning and Protective Services dated 15 December 2010, submitted)
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TREE PRESERVATION ORDER AT CARSAIG, TAYVALLICH (TPO 11/10) PDF 60 KB
Report by Head of Planning
and Regulatory Services
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer advised that confirmation of
an amended Tree Preservation Order (TPO) in respect of trees growing on land at
Carsaig on the landward side of the shore road within
the extensive lands of ‘Westwood’ and ‘Canna’ was sought
following representations received in respect of the provisional order (Reference
11/10).
Decision
1.
Agreed to adjust the Order in relation to (a)
the boundary of the provisional order as modified in the submitted report and as
identified in plan one (b) the protected specimens and (c) the management of certain
trees within the area, as described and modified in section 4 of the submitted report.
2.
Agreed to confirm the modified order as the Carsaig Tree Preservation Order 11/10.
(Ref: Report by Head
of Planning and Protective Services dated 15 December 2010, submitted)
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The
Committee resolved in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, to exclude the public for the following item of business
on the grounds that it was likely to involve the disclosure of exempt
information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A to the Local
Government (Scotland) Act 1973.
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ENFORCEMENT REPORT: 10/00012/ENOTH1
Report by Head of Planning and Regulatory Services
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer outlined 2 options available to
the Committee in respect of the enforcement case.
Decision
Agreed to request that a retrospective planning application
be submitted for the works within the next 3 months and that failing this, enforcement
action be taken by the Planning Authority.
(Ref: Reports by Head
of Planning and Regulatory Services dated 7 April, 19 April, 18 October and 2 December
2010, submitted)
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E1 Paragraph
13 Information which, if disclosed to the public, would reveal that the
authority proposes-
(a)
to give under
any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on
a person; or
(b)
to make an order or
direction under any enactment.
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