Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mary-Jean Devon and Audrey Forrest.

Councillor Alastair Redman declared a non-financial interest in planning application reference 20/01795/MIN as that having considered the objective test, he had a close friendship with one of the authors of the report of handling.  He confirmed that he would withdraw from the meeting at that item and take no part in the consideration of the matter.

 

Councillor Richard Trail declared a non-financial interest in planning application reference 20/00911/PP which is dealt with at item 4 of this Minute.

a)    The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 17 March 2021 at 11.00 am were approved as a correct record.

 

b)    The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 17 March 2021 at 2.00 pm were approved as a correct record.

 

c)    The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 17 March 2021 at 2.30 pm were approved as a correct record.

 

d)    The Minutes of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 17 March 2021 at 3.00 pm were approved as a correct record.

Having declared an interest in the following item, Councillor Richard Trail left the meeting at this point.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Senior Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report.    This application is for planning permission in principle.  The site is allocated as a Business and Industry site within the adopted Local Development Plan (LDP).  The proposals are considered to be in accordance with the allocation of the land within the Local Development Plan and it will be the detail brought forward by Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions applications which will determine the final layout and appearance of the proposals.  An objection by SEPA on flooding grounds has been received and as a statutory consultee this is a significant matter which has had to be carefully considered and weighted in the determination of this application.  The Council’s Development Policy advisors have carefully considered the proposals against both the adopted LDP and the objectives of the plan and they have advised that the proposals can be supported and raise no objections.  The increased flooding associated with the land raising will not cause harm to other users or land, and therefore, the consequences associated with the development proposals do not, in Officer opinion, outweigh the clear benefits associated with the promotion of this much needed business site as detailed at section R of the report of handling..   Officers are of the opinion that an exceptional case has been made and when all matters are considered and given appropriate weight, that in this instance, planning permission should be granted notwithstanding the objection from SEPA on flooding grounds.

 

It was recommended that planning permission in principle be approved subject to the conditions and reasons detailed in the report and that any such recommendation be referred to the Scottish Ministers for consideration/determination due to the objection from SEPA to the proposals.

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed, subject to the following conditions and reasons, that planning permission in principle be approved, contrary to the objection from SEPA on flooding matters, and to notify Scottish Ministers of this intended decision and seek clarification on whether they wish to “call in” the application to allow them to determine it under the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 2009:

 

1.    Plans and particulars of the matters specified in conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11 and 12  below shall be submitted by way of application(s) for Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions in accordance with the timescales and other limitations in Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended. Thereafter the development shall be completed wholly in accordance with the details contained within the approved plans and particulars.

 

Reason: To accord with Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended.

 

2.    Pursuant to Condition 1 - no development shall commence until plans and particulars of the site layout, design and external finishes of the development have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. These details shall incorporate proposed finished ground floor levels relative to an identifiable fixed datum located outwith the application site. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly approved details which shall have regard to special needs access requirements and protection and enhancement of green networks established by policies SG LDP TRAN 3, and SG LDP ENV 8.

 

Reason:  To ensure that the development has a layout and design which is compatible with its surroundings and in accordance with Local Development Plan policy.

 

3.    Pursuant to Condition 1 - no development shall commence until a scheme of boundary treatment, surface treatment and landscaping has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall comprise a planting plan and schedule which shall include details of:

 

(i)            Existing and proposed ground levels in relation to an identified fixed datum;

(ii)           Existing landscaping features and vegetation to be retained; as required by NatureScot in order to minimise disturbance to the SPA;

(iii)          Location design and materials of proposed walls, fences and gates;

(iv)         Proposed soft and hard landscaping works including the location, species and size of every tree/shrub to be planted.  This shall include additional tree planting along the Cardross Road frontage of the site;

(v)          A programme for the timing, method of implementation, completion and subsequent on-going maintenance.

 

All of the hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

 

Any trees/shrubs which within a period of five years from the completion of the approved landscaping scheme fail to become established, die, become seriously diseased, or are removed or damaged shall be replaced in the following planting season with equivalent numbers, sizes and species as those originally required to be planted unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its surroundings in the interest of amenity and to ensure appropriate natural screening to the SPA is retained.

 

4.    Pursuant to Condition 1 - no development or works on site shall be commenced until the following plans and particulars have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Road Network Manager. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  Such details shall incorporate:

 

(i)            A method statement detailing the proposals for safely accessing the development site during the construction phase of each element of the development.  Thereafter the construction site access shall proceed in accordance with the approved method statement.

(ii)           Details of the new vehicular access to serve the site.  This is required to co-ordinate in terms of its location, design and functionality with any approved access for the residential site opposite (Sawmill Fields REF: 19/02604/PP) to ensure that any junction formed is in accordance with the requirements of the Area Roads Engineer. This shall, unless agreed otherwise in writing, comprise a signal controlled junction.   This access shall be completed to the satisfaction of the planning authority in consultation with the Area Roads Engineer prior to the occupation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Councillor Trail returned to the meeting at this point.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Planning Officer for Oban, Lorn and the Isles, spoke to the terms of the report.  Planning permission is sought by Argyll and Bute Council to extend the existing vehicle marshalling area at Craignure Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Mull.  This application seeks a temporary resolution to a known road safety issue.  A permanent redevelopment of the ferry pier and wider terminal precinct area at Craignure is in the development stage at the present time but as yet no details are available to confirm when this redevelopment might be delivered.   This development proposal is being applied for as a temporary activity with a 5 year term of permission being sought.  At the conclusion of this term a full restoration of the development site to its existing pre development appearance will be completed.  The area of land to be developed forms approximately 5% of an Open Space Protective Area (OSPA) which has been designated to provide amenity and recreational value to the settlement of Craignure, and represents a minor departure from the Local Development plan, specifically LDP STRAT 1 and Supplementary Guidance Policy SG LDP REC/COM 2.  Seventeen objections from 11 households have been received along with an objection from Mull Community Council.  In this instance it is not considered that the objections raise any complex or technical issues that have not been addressed in the report of handling and it is not considered that a discretionary hearing would add value to the planning process.   The negative impacts resulting from any temporary changes to part of the OSPA are considered acceptable in this instance, being outweighed by the operational needs demonstrated.  Access to the islands by ferry operators is vitally important to promote and secure economic development and redress falling populations in these locations.

 

It was recommended that temporary planning permission be granted as a minor departure to the adopted Local Development Plan subject to the conditions and reasons detailed in the report of handling.

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed to grant temporary planning permission as a minor departure from the Local Development Plan subject to the following conditions and reasons:

 

General

 

1.    The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 29/05/20; supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the Planning Authority is obtained for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

 

Plan Title.	Plan Ref. No.	Version	Date Received
Craignure Marshalling Area Extension – Location Plan	1 of 3		24.07.2020
Craignure Marshalling Area Extension – Proposed Works	2 of 3		25.03.2021
Photograph of existing kiosk to be relocated	3 of 3		24.07.2020

 

Reason:  For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

Note to Applicant:

 

·         This planning permission will last only for three years from the date of this decision notice, unless the development has been started within that period [See section 58(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended).]

 

·         In order to comply with Sections 27A(1)  of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, prior to works commencing on site it is the responsibility of the developer to complete and submit the attached ‘Notice of Initiation of Development’ to the Planning Authority specifying the date on which the development will start. Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a breach of planning control under Section 123(1) of the Act.

 

·         In order to comply with Section 27B(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 it is the responsibility of the developer to submit the attached ‘Notice of Completion’ to the Planning Authority specifying the date upon which the development was completed.

 

·         Both the Notification of Initiation and Notification of Completion forms referred to above are available via the following link on the Council’s website:

 

https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/make-planning-application

 

2.    The development authorised by this permission shall enure for a period not exceeding five years from the date of this permission. Upon the expiry of this five year period (or sooner, should operational requirements so dictate), the use of the land as a temporary vehicle marshalling area shall cease and the new vehicle access shall be removed and the site reinstated in accordance with a scheme of restoration as described within Condition 3 below.

 

Reason: In order to underpin the temporary planning permission applied for and to ensure the restoration of the part of the open space protection area affected by the development.

 

3.    Notwithstanding Condition 1, prior to the development first being brought into use, the developer shall submit to the Planning Authority a scheme of land reinstatement/restoration. Such details shall confirm how the site will be fully restored to its pre development state, including but not limited to: the dismantling, excavation and removal of the new vehicle crossing, service access lane and grasscrete blocks from the land and the reinstatement of the land and any vegetation. All agreed works shall be completed within three months of the expiry of this permission to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.

 

Reason: In order to secure an appropriate land restoration scheme and to ensure its timely implementation.

 

Roads

 

4.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the proposed access shall be formed in accordance with the Council’s Roads Standard Detail Drawing SD08/001a and shall include visibility splays of 53 metres to point X by 2.4 metres to point Y from the centre line of the proposed access. The access shall be surfaced with a bound material in accordance with the stated Standard Detail Drawing. Prior to work starting on site the access hereby approved shall be formed to at least base course standard and the visibility splays shall be cleared of all obstructions such that nothing shall disrupt visibility from a point 1.05 metres above the access at point X to a point 0.6 metres above the public road carriageway at point Y. The final wearing surface on the access  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Having declared an interest in the following item, Councillor Alastair Redman left the meeting at this point.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Area Team Leader for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary report number 1.  The application seeks to extend the extraction area of Upper Largie quarry by ~4.8ha to the north east with volume of ~700,000 tonnes for a period of 20 years.  All other aspects of the existing permission remain the same, ie transportation, processing plant, welfare facilities, operating hours etc.  The main issue with this submission has been noise.  Due to the volume of third party representations both for and against this proposal, including an objection from Dunadd Community Council, it is appropriate for Members to consider holding a discretionary hearing.

 

Members were asked to consider whether or not they would wish to hold a discretionary hearing and whether or not a site visit should be held.

 

Decision

 

The Committee:

 

1.    agreed to hold a virtual discretionary hearing and to not hold an informal site visit; and

 

2.    requested that an Officer from Environmental Health attend this hearing to answer any technical questions.

 

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 1 April 2021 and supplementary report number 1 dated 19 April 2021, submitted)

Councillor Redman returned to the meeting at this point.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Area Team Leader for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands spoke to the terms of the report.  The site comprises a single dwellinghouse located within the centre of the Key Rural Settlement of Clachan as identified in the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2015.  The building was originally constructed in 1878 as a free church and is a Category B listed building.  The building, and the site, has recently been converted to a single dwellinghouse.  The proposal is for change of use from a dwellinghouse to a community hub use.  This includes associated external alterations to the listed building and the formation of parking and turning for 10 no. vehicles served by an existing access off of the adopted public road.  The site is located within a Special Built Environmental Area (SBEA) wherein there is a general policy presumption against development that does not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the SBEA.  Officers consider that the proposed development, whilst modest in scale and nature, is high quality and will respect and enhance the architectural and other qualities that give rise to the SBEA designation.  There have been a total of 12 objections and 8 submissions of support.  It is considered that the proposed development is in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan and that all issues raised by third parties have been addressed by consultees and within the report of handling and associated proposed conditions. 

 

It was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed in the report of handling.

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and reasons:

 

1.    The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 22^nd February.2020, supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

 

Plan Title.	Plan Ref. No.	Version	Date Received
Location and Site Plan	20.02.01	-	20.01.2021
Existing Plans and Elevations	20.02.02	a	25.03.2020
Proposed Plans and Elevations	20.02.03	a	25.03.2021
Window Details	20.02.04	-	20.01.2021

 

Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

2.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, no development shall be commenced until full details of access junction and highways improvements have been submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority in consultation with Council Roads and Amenity Services. Such details shall include: -

 

i)      The proposed access layout designed in accordance with the Council’s Roads Standard Detail Drawing SD 08/002 rev. a:

ii)     Visibility splays of 2.40 metres to point X by 42.0 metres to point Y from the centre line of the proposed access;

iii)    Final wearing surface finishes for the access, parking and turning areas;

iv)   Formation of a new section of public footpath to an adoptable standard from the existing public footpath to the north of the site to the vehicular access point.

 

The access shall be surfaced with a bound material in accordance with the stated Standard Detail Drawing. Prior to work starting on site the access hereby approved shall be formed to at least base course standard and the visibility splays shall be cleared of all obstructions such that nothing shall disrupt visibility from a point 1.05 metres above the access at point X to a point 0.6 metres above the public road carriageway at point Y. The formation of the new section of public footpath shah be completed in accordance with the approved details and the final wearing surface on the access shall be completed prior to the development first being brought into use and the visibility splays shall be maintained clear of all obstructions thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of road safety.

 

3.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, no development shall commence until full details of the layout and surfacing of a parking and turning area to accommodate 8 no. vehicles within the application site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Council’s Roads Engineers, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The duly approved scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the development first being occupied and shall thereafter be maintained clear of obstruction for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles.

 

Reason: In the interest of road safety.

 

4.    No development shall commence until a scheme of boundary treatment, surface treatment and landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall comprise a planting plan and schedule which shall include details of:

 

i)      Existing and proposed ground levels at the northern end of the site (where the new parking/turning area is proposed) in relation to an identified fixed datum;

ii)     Existing landscaping features and vegetation to be retained (relating to the whole application site);

iii)    Location design and materials of proposed walls, fences and gates;

iv)   Details of the final wearing surface for the parking/turning area;

v)    Proposed compensatory landscaping planting works to the northern boundary including the location, species and size of every tree/shrub to be planted;

vi)   A programme for the timing, method of implementation, completion and subsequent on-going maintenance.

 

All of the hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

 

Any trees/shrubs which within a period of five years from the completion of the approved landscaping scheme fail to become established, die, become seriously diseased, or are removed or damaged shall be replaced in the following planting season with equivalent numbers, sizes and species as those originally required to be planted unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its surroundings in the interest of amenity.

 

5.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Area Team Leader for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary report number 1.  The site is largely located within the settlement boundary of the minor settlement of Scalasaig on the Isle of Colonsay within Potential Development Area (PDA) 8/1.  The PDA schedule within the Local Development Plan allocates this site for a mixed density housing site with 25% affordable requirement.  The proposal is largely within the PDA boundary with the exception of three houses and partially a fourth.  Equally an aspiration has been indicated for phase 2.  This does not form part of the officer assessment which only considers phase 1.  Should the Applicant wish to realise their ambitions across phase 2, this will need a separate submission and assessment.    The proposal is made up of 12 units, six of these to be retained by the Applicant, three self-build plots and three houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).  Ownership of the properties is split into the HMOs being retained by MOWI, the fish farm company, and the remainder by the Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC).  The proposal is a partnership approach by the fish farm operator and the community to address a long standing problem of lack of housing on the island.  There are no objections from consultees or third parties.  The slight deviation from the existing PDA boundary is a result of ground investigation works.  The northern portion of the PDA boundary is largely boggy and offers potential for corncrake habitat.  It also forms a natural SuDS basin.  It is important to keep unimpeded views of the listed church and hotel to the west as gateway view on arrival at the ferry terminal.  With this in mind, the proposal is considered a minor departure to policy LDP DM1 and the PDA but can be considered acceptable on grounds of site specifics and landscape impacts.

 

Officers consider that the components of the proposed Masterplan are compatible with the envisaged development of PDA 8/1 despite being a minor departure.  It is accepted that the Masterplan might require some refinement in some locations but this can be secured via the submission of planning applications.  It is considered that there is sufficient detail to assess the proposed development of the PDA and that it meets with the expectations and requirements of the LDP and technical working note on Masterplanning.  The proposed Masterplan is also in accordance with the emerging LDP2 which is a material planning consideration at this time.

 

It was recommended that the Committee approve the current Masterplan submission as a minor departure to the provisions of the LDP and that it be endorsed as a material consideration in the assessment of any future planning applications on the site.

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed to approve the Masterplan as a minor departure from the Local Development Plan and that it be endorsed as a material consideration in the assessment of any future planning applications on this site.

 

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 7 April 2021 and supplementary report number 1 dated 7 April 2021, submitted)

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Area Team Leader for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary report number 1.  The application seeks to deliver the aspirations of the Local Development Plan (LDP) and the community for Potential Development Area (PDA) 8/1.   There have been no objections from consultees, however, the Biodiversity Officer has requested the submission of a Peat Management Plan, Landscape Plan and Construction Management Plan and this is reflected in an updated conditions list detailed in supplementary report number 1.  There have been no third party comments and all landowners have been involved in discussions.  The proposal is subject to public funding and the work of the Colonsay Community Development Company.  Officers are keen to support the community aspirations especially when they will assist in addressing the decline of this fragile community.  The proposal is considered to be a minor departure to policies LDP DM 1 and PDA 8/1 schedule of the Argyll and Bute LDP 2015.

 

The proposal is otherwise consistent with the relevant provisions of the LDP and there are no material considerations which would warrant refusal.

 

It was recommended that planning permission be granted as a minor departure from the LDP subject to conditions and reasons detailed in supplementary report number 1.

 

Decision

 

The Committee agreed to grant planning permission as a minor departure from the Local Development Plan subject to the following conditions and reasons:

 

1.    The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 14/1/21 supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997.

 

Plan Title.	Plan Ref. No.	Version	Date Received
Location and Site Plan	2035 PB01	B	18th January 2021
Road Elevations	2035 PB08	A	18th January 2021
Type A MOWI Housing	2035 PB04	A	18th January 2021
Type A MOWI Housing	2035 PB05	A	18th January 2021
Type B and C Houses	2035 PB06	A	18th January 2021
Type B Houses	2035 PB07	A	18th January 2021

 

Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

2.    Pursuant to Condition 1. - no development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of affordable housing (as defined below) has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall:

 

a)    Provide that a minimum of 25% of the approved dwellings are affordable homes;

b)    Define those properties to be used as affordable homes;

c)    Establish the timing of their provision relative to the phasing of the development, which shall ensure that the last 25% of the dwellings within the development are not commenced until the affordable housing phase has been completed for occupation;

d)    Establish the arrangements to ensure the affordability of the affordable homes for both initial and subsequent occupiers (including any discount rate applicable in terms of (ii) below);

 

For the purposes of this condition ‘affordable homes’ are defined as being either:

 

i)      Social housing (rented or shared ownership or shared equity) managed by a registered social landlord (a body registered under part 3 chapter 1 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, or any equivalent provision in the event of the revocation and re-enactment thereof, with or without modification);

ii)     Discounted low cost sale housing (subject to a burden under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003), or any equivalent provision in the event of the revocation and re-enactment thereof, with or without modification).

iii)    Housing for sale or rent without subsidy, which is designed to be affordable and to meet the housing needs of the majority of those households identified as in housing need in the Local Housing Strategy or Housing Market Study i.e. one or two person households on average income, with conditions attached to their missives to prevent further extension, thereby helping to ensure that they are likely to remain affordable to subsequent purchasers.

 

The development shall be implemented and occupied thereafter in accordance with the duly approved scheme for affordable housing.

 

Reason:  To accord with the provisions of the development plan in respect of affordable housing provision.

 

3.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the details of the proposed access with the public road shall be agreed with the planning authority in consultation with the Roads Authority.  The access shall incorporate visibility splays of 75 metres to point X by 2.4 metres to point Y from the centre line of the proposed access and shall incorporate a bus bay. Prior to work starting on site the access hereby approved shall be formed to at least base course standard and the visibility splays shall be cleared of all obstructions such that nothing shall disrupt visibility from a point 1.05 metres above the access at point X to a point 0.6 metres above the public road carriageway at point Y. The final wearing surface on the access shall be completed prior to the development first being brought into use and the visibility splays shall be maintained clear of all obstructions thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of road safety.

 

4.    Prior to the commencement of works the applicant shall submit all details of the parking and turning arrangements for the approval of the planning authority in consultation with the Roads Authority.  The works shall then be implemented as per the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing with the planning authority.

 

Reason:  In the interests of road safety.

 

5.    The applicant shall provide a replacement passing place, to be agreed with the Roads Authority, prior to the commencement of works.  Such details shall include location, construction details and timescale for delivery.  Once agreed the development shall implemented as per the approved details.

 

Reason:  In the interests of road safety.

 

6.    Prior to the occupation of the houses or the HMOs the applicant shall ensure pedestrian warning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth

The Area Team Leader for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands spoke to the terms of the report.  A proposal of application notice (PAN) has been submitted for an additional leisure offering at the Ardfin Golf Course on Jura which will provide pitch and putt facilities for guests and their families.  The site is located in the south of the island along the A846 which serves the communities of Jura from the Feolin Ferry to Lussagiven.  The proposed location of the pitch and putt is to the north of the golf course and west of the club buildings.  The site extends to an area of around 4.5 hectares and is bounded to the north by the A846 and 350m south by the raised beaches of the approaches to the Sound of Islay.  The proposed site is at around 50m on moderately sloping land.  Access will be afforded via the existing infrastructure at Ardfin.  The site is characterised by grazing land with no peat depth and sits between higher ground at around 80m within a 1.5km arc around the site.  The report summarises the policy considerations and well as potential material considerations and key issues based upon the information received to date.

 

It was recommended that Members note the content of the report and submissions and provide such feedback as they consider appropriate in respect of this PAN to allow these matters to be considered by the Applicant in finalising any future planning application submission.

 

Decision

 

The Committee noted the content of the report.

 

(Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 31 March 2021, submitted)