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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies
for absence were received from Councillors Audrey Forrest and Andrew Kain. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor
John Armour declared a non-financial interest in planning application reference
23/01018/PP as it concerned a farm neighbouring his own business and he had
also been lobbied by local residents. He
indicated that he would take no part in the determination of this application
which was dealt with at item 8 of this Minute, but would remain in the meeting. |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: a)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 20
November 2023 was approved as a correct record. b)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 22
November 2023 at 11.00 am was approved as a correct record. c)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 22
November 2023 at 2.00 pm was approved as a correct record. d)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 22
November 2023 at 3.00 pm was approved as a correct record. e)
The
Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 28
November 2023 was approved as a correct record. |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The Major Applications Team Leader spoke to
the terms of the report. The proposal
seeks to develop an allocated housing site within LDP2 to provide 97 dwellings
of various sizes. The site is located in
the rural area, with the housing allocation playing a pivotal role in meeting
the housing needs of the island. The Examination by Scottish Government
Reporters to the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) has now
concluded and the Examination Report has been published. Although still to be formally adopted it is
considered that LDP2 carries sufficient weight to outweigh the designation of
land as countryside in the adopted LDP. The development would still be a minor
departure from LDP2 as a small area to the north west of the site lies out with
the allocation and within the countryside zone.
No houses are proposed in this area and it would be required to
accommodate one of the two Sustainable Urban Drainage Areas (SUDs) required for
draining the site. 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. PP - Approved Details & Standard Notes – Non
EIA Development The development
shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the
application form dated 8/7/22; , 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.
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 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. 2.
Archaeological
Works No development
shall take place within the development site as outlined in red on the approved
plan until the developer has secured the implementation of a programme of
archaeological works in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which
has been submitted by the applicant, agreed by the West of Scotland Archaeology
Service, and approved by the Planning Authority. Thereafter the developer shall
ensure that the programme of archaeological works is fully implemented and that
all recording and recovery of archaeological resources within the development
site is undertaken to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in agreement
with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. Reason: In
order to comply with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 16F. 3.
Requirement for
Public Sewerage Connection The development
hereby approved shall connect to the public sewerage system. Reason: The site is located within a settlement
area served by a public sewer. The use
of a private system would be a material change and would require the submission
of a further planning application. 4. Open Space Provision No development shall commence until details for the
provision and maintenance of areas of communal open space and equipped play
area(s) identified on the approved plans have been submitted to and approved in
writing by the Planning Authority. The details shall comprise: (i)
Provision
to satisfy the minimum standards set out in the Development Plan; 6sqm of
equipped play space and 12sqm of informal open space per dwelling unit; (ii) Specification of play equipment to be installed, including surface treatments and any means of enclosure, designed in ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The Planning Officer spoke to the terms of
the report. He advised of a correction
to the report of handling in respect of comments submitted by Environment
Health and stated that these comments detailed within the report did not have
the status of a full consultation response and related to an informal communication
between Officers. The proposed development is a partial change
of use where a total of some 60m² of floor space is proposed to be used as a
retreat centre to learn meditation and mindfulness with spiritual
teaching. The proposed use will operate
with weekly programmes largely within the hours of 9.30 -16:30 with occasional
evening use within the hours 19:00 – 21:30.
The site is located within the residential
area in the settlement of Rhu. A total
of 19 representations have been received, 4 in support and 15 objections, the
details of which were contained within section F of the report. It was considered highly likely that the
proposal would result in an inadequate level on-site car parking provision
leading to increased demand for car parking in non-designated parking areas,
private roads and public roads within the locality to the detriment of highway
safety and the free-flow of traffic. In the absence of adequate information to
demonstrate otherwise, Officers consider that the proposal is contrary to the
provisions of NPF 4 Policy 13; the adopted LDP – 2015 Policy LDP 11 and SG LDP
TRAN 4 and SG LDP TRAN 6; and LDP 2 Policy 40. Officers also considered that the proposal
was an inappropriate use in a residential context and was contrary to the
provisions of LDP Policy 8 and 9, SG LDP BAD 1 and Proposed LDP2 Policy 14. It was therefore recommended that planning
permission be refused for the reasons detailed in the report of handling. Decision The Committee agreed to refuse planning
permission for the following reasons: 1. Argyll and Bute
Local Development Plan – Adopted 2015 Policy LDP 8 and SG LDP BAD 1 – Bad Neighbour Development and the
emerging Proposed Argyll and Bute Local Development 2 Policy 14 serves to
resist any proposal that would have an unacceptable adverse impact upon the
amenity of neighbouring land uses resulting from noise, vibration, etc. In
addition Policy LDP 9 – Development
Setting, Layout and Design seeks to ensure that a high standard of
appropriate design that is compatible with the surroundings. It is considered
that the nature and scale of the proposal which is a non-residential institutional
use, proposed to have week-long courses for groups of 12-15
teachers/students/practitioners within two rooms of a 2-bedroom flat contained
in a block of 9 no. residential units is inappropriate. This is due to the
access to the proposed teaching/retreat use from the grounds of the building,
being via a communal hallway and stairwell shared with a number other
residential properties. The flat subject of the application is located on the
first floor, with other flats located directly above and below it. No
information has been submitted to date with regard to the construction
specification of the floor zones between these flats, or the sound insulation
performance of the floor construction. In addition, no sound surveys between
the flats has been submitted in support of the application. There is a conflict
with existing homogenous residential use and potential significant adverse
impact on residential amenities. Therefore, this proposal is inappropriate use
in a residential context and is contrary to the provisions of LDP Policy 8 and
9, SG LDP BAD 1 and Proposed LDP 2 Policy 14. 2. Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan – Adopted 2015 Policy 11 and SG LDP TRAN 6; and the emerging Proposed Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 Policy 40 serve to require that proposed development that will result in an intensification of traffic and demand for car parking will only be supported where the proposed development includes adequate on site car parking to accommodate all existing car parking demand, and any intensification of demand by virtue of the development proposal. It is considered that the proposed partial change of use from a 2 bedroom residential flat to a commercial use comprising a retreat centre to teach and practice spiritual disciplines including meditation and mindfulness by means of weekly programmes for groups of 12-15 participants during the hours of 9.30-4.30, with the occasional evening use 7-9.30, will result in a substantial intensification of traffic using the existing public/private access regime and on site car parking provision. Whilst the applicant has suggested that groups attending the sessions will be bussed in and out of the premises using a mini-bus or similar, officers do not consider that this is a sufficiently robust justification for accepting development that appears, on the basis of information submitted, to be deficient in car parking spaces with reference to the Council’s adopted standards. The supporting information indicates that there are 15 no. existing spaces however this cannot be verified from the drawings submitted and it is not clear that all of these spaces are within the ownership or control of the applicant. Existing parking provision would be based on an application of the standards for residential units i.e the number of residences and the number of bedrooms that each residence has. The adopted standard is 1½ spaces per 1-bedroom unit, 2 spaces per 2-3 bedroom unit; and 3 spaces per unit with 4 or more bedrooms. The applicant has submitted inadequate information to allow an assessment of the number and location of existing on-site parking spaces to meet the current demand. The adopted parking standards relative to a non-residential institution use is 1 space per two staff plus 3 spaces per 100m2. The application drawings show approximately 75m2 of floorspace to be used for teaching/meditation, which would result in a minimum requirement for 1 additional parking space, plus a further space per two staff members, including visiting teachers. However, as the supporting information advises, it is intended that the rooms be used by groups ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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Councillor Dougie Philand joined the meeting during consideration of the foregoing item. |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The
Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report. Before proceeding with her presentation she
advised of an email received from Mr Moncrieff attaching a video which showed
water running through the site. No
commentary accompanied this video and there was no indication of when the video
had been taken. This
application is seeking to secure Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) for a
residential development on an area of land at Lonan Drive, Oban. The
principle of the development on this site has been established by the granting
of PPP reference 18/02720/PPP following a discretionary pre determination
hearing. Whilst the previous PPP expired
on 31 March 2023, it is considered to represent a material consideration in the
current application which was submitted and validated within the lifetime of
the previous permission and which effectively seeks to renew the original PPP. The
application has been the subject of 77 objections from 66 households, one
representation and an objection from Oban Community Council. Officers consider that issues and concerns
expressed do not raise any matters that were not previously considered at the
hearing. Since
the previous permission was granted, there has been no change in the main
policy background within this area and there have been no material changes in
circumstances in the locality or in the previously approved access or servicing
arrangements which would preclude the renewal of the previous permission. It
was recommended that planning permission in principle be granted subject to the
conditions and reasons detailed in the report. Decision The
Committee agreed to grant planning permission in principle subject to the
following conditions and reasons: Standard Time Limit Condition (as defined by Regulation) Additional Conditions 1. PPP – Matters Requiring AMSC
Submission Plans and particulars of the matters specified in conditions 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 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 approved details. Reason: To accord with Section 59
of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended. Note to Applicant Regard should be had to Scottish Waters consultation comments and the Oban
and District Access Panels comments in relation to the proposed development,
details of which are available to view via the Public Access section of the Council’s website. 2. PPP – Approved Details The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details
specified on the original application form dated 18/12/18 and the previously
approved drawings listed in the table below.
Reason: To accord with Regulation 28 of the Town and
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations
2008. 3. PPP – Timescale to be
Agreed for Completion Pursuant to Condition 1 - no development shall commence
until details of the proposed timescale for completion of the approved
development have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority.
Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly
approved timescale for completion unless an alternative timescale for
completion is otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to
comply with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 16F. 4. PPP – Roads and Access Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until details of
the proposed service road and connection with the existing public road have
been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. Such details shall
incorporate: i)
A vehicular access layout
providing a Road over which the public has a right of access in terms of the
Roads (Scotland) Act 1984; ii)
A turning head for the public
service vehicle; iii)
Details of the priority signage
for the access into the site. Prior to work starting on site, the junction with the existing public
road shall be fully formed and surfaced with all access roads and footways
granted consent constructed to at least base course level prior to any work
starting on the erection of the buildings which they are intended to serve and
the final wearing surface of the roads and footways shall be applied
concurrently with the construction of the final building. Reason: In the interests of road
safety and to ensure the timely provision of a service road commensurate to the
scale of the overall development and having regard to the status of the
proposed access as a residential service road. Note to Applicant: Road Construction Consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 must be
obtained from the Council’s Roads Engineers and a Road Bond provided prior to
the formation of the access within the development site. 5. PPP – Parking Provision Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall be commenced in respect of
any individual building until plans and particulars of the means of
parking/turning arrangements to serve that building have been submitted to and
approved by the Planning Authority. Such details shall incorporate: i)
The provision of parking and
turning in accordance with the requirements of Supplementary Guidance SG LDP
TRAN 6 of the adopted ‘Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan’ 2015. The approved parking and turning layout to serve the buildings shall be
implemented in full prior to that building first being occupied and shall
thereafter be maintained clear of obstruction for the parking and manoeuvring
of vehicles. Reason: In the interests of road
safety. 6. PPP – Sustainable Drainage System
Pursuant to Condition 1, no development shall commence on site until full details, in plan form, of the land drainage design for the site and details of its ongoing maintenance has been submitted to and approved in writing by the ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer spoke to the
terms of the report and to supplementary report number 1 which provided further
comment from the Applicant in relation to ornithology. Consideration was given to a recommended
response to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents and Deployment Unit
consultation on the Section 36C Variation Application to the Section 36 consent
granted on 29 October 2021 to construct and operate Blarghour
Wind Farm. The reports presented reviewed the policy
considerations which were relevant to this proposal and the planning merits of
the development, the views of bodies consulted by the Scottish Government,
along with other consultations undertaken by the Council, and third party
opinion expressed to the Scottish Government following publicity of the
application by them. It was recommended that the Energy Consents
Unit be notified that the Council does not object to this Section 36C
consultation subject to conditions detailed in supplementary report number 1. Motion To agree to the recommendation in the report. Moved by Councillor Gordon Blair, seconded by
Councillor John Armour. Amendment That the Committee agree - 1. to the recommendation in the report; and 2. to request that Officers ensure that concerns
expressed by Members during this meeting are passed on to the Energy Consents
Unit. Moved by Councillor Kieron Green, seconded by
Councillor Mark Irvine. A vote was taken by calling the roll. Motion Amendment Councillor Armour Councillor Brown Councillor Blair Councillor Green Councillor Kennedy Councillor A Hampsey Councillor
D Hampsey Councillor
Hardie Councillor
Irvine Councillor
McCabe Councillor
Martin Councillor
Philand Councillor
Wallace The Amendment was carried by 10 votes to 3
and the Committee resolved according. Decision The Committee agreed:- 1. that the Energy Consents Unit be notified
accordingly that: · Argyll and Bute Council DOES NOT OBJECT to this
application, subject to the inclusion of the conditions recommended by
consultees in any consent granted by the ECU. These should also include the
condition proposed by the Applicant to allow the lighting scheme to be
revisited in the future to take account of emerging technological solutions
which would reduce the impacts of visible lighting, such as transponder radar
activated lighting; and 2. to request that Officers that ensure that concerns
expressed by Members during this meeting are passed on to the Energy Consents
Unit. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and
Economic Growth dated 20 December 2023 and supplementary report number 1 dated
19 December 2023, submitted) |
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The Chair ruled, and the Committee agreed, to take a short break at this point. The Committee reconvened at 1.15 pm with all those present as per the sederunt with the exception of Councillor Paul Kennedy and Councillor Luna Martin. |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: Before
proceeding with his presentation the Area Team Leader advised of a late
representation received from Mr Tommy Millar, who had previously submitted an
objection to this application. It was
the view of Officers that the matters raised had been addressed in the report
of handing which had been before the Members at their meeting in November 2023. The
Area Team Leader then spoke to the terms of supplementary report number 1 which
provided Members with an update following their decision on 22 November 2023 to
continue the application in order to allow submission of further information
from the Applicant. The Applicant
submitted the requested information which included: a health and safety
management plan for the site; revised site plan with tyre ladder details;
revised cross-section plan; revised security steel mesh fence details to
include 2 strands of barbed wire at the top and bottom; and Health and Safety
Executive information sheet on managing slurry on farms. It
was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the revised list
of conditions and reasons detailed in supplementary report number 1. Decision The
Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following
conditions and reasons:
1.
PP - Approved Details & Standard
Notes – Non EIA Development The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details
specified on the application form dated 19.05.2023 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.
Reason:
For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in
accordance with the approved details. 2.
Notwithstanding the effect of
Condition 1, the developer shall secure the implementation of an archaeological
watching brief, to be carried out by an archaeological organisation acceptable
to the Planning Authority, during all ground disturbance. The retained
archaeological organisation shall be afforded access at all reasonable times
and allowed to record, recover and report items of interest and finds. A method
statement for the watching brief will be submitted by the applicant, agreed by
the West of Scotland Archaeology Service, and approved by the Planning
Authority prior to commencement of the watching brief. The name of the
archaeological organisation retained by the developer shall be given to the
Planning Authority and to the West of Scotland Archaeology Service in writing
not less than 14 days before development commences. Reason:
In order to protect archaeological resources. 3.
Notwithstanding the effect of
Condition 1, upon completion of works the development hereby approved shall not
be brought into use until the applicant has submitted to the planning authority
written confirmation from SEPA to confirm that the proposed development
complies with the relevant provisions of The Water Environment (Controlled
Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended). Reason:
In order to safeguard amenity and the environment. 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 include details of: i) Any proposed re-contouring of the site by means of existing and
proposed ground levels; ii) Proposed hard and soft landscape works; iii) A biodiversity statement demonstrating how the proposal will
contribute to conservation/restoration/enhancement of biodiversity, and how
these benefits will be maintained for the lifetime of the development. The development shall not be operated until such
time as the surface treatment and any re-contouring works have been completed
in accordance with the duly approved scheme. All of the hard and soft landscaping works shall
be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme during the first planting
season following the commencement of the development, unless otherwise agreed
in writing by the Planning Authority. The biodiversity statement should refer to Developing with Nature guidance | NatureScot as appropriate. Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its
surroundings in the interest of amenity, and to comply with the requirements of
NPF4 Policy 3. 5.
The proposed development
hereby approved shall be operated in accordance with the submitted Odour
Management Plan dated September 2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the
planning authority. Reason: In the interests of amenity and safety. 6.
Notwithstanding the effect of
Condition 1, the proposed safety signage shall be installed on all elevations
of the fences and on all access gates to the site including on the two security
fence gates as recommended on the revised site layout plan with drawing no.
PL-002 Rev D. Thereafter the signage
shall be maintained to ensure that it remains legible. Reason:
In the interests of safety. 7.
The development hereby
approved shall be operated in accordance with the submitted Health and Safety
Management Plan submitted to the Planning Authority on 06 December 2023, unless
otherwise agreed in writing by the planning authority; or as may otherwise be
alternatively instructed by any other Agency with a statutory remit limiting
the operation or maintenance of the site, including the Health and Safety
Executive and/or SEPA. Reason: In the interests of amenity and safety. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 10 November 2023 and Supplementary Report Number 1 dated 8 December 2023, submitted) |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The
Senior Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report. The proposed peat extraction area is located
to the south of the settlements of Glenmachrie and Glenegedale on the western side of the Isle of Islay. The site area consists of open peat mossland and is partly dissected by the A846 which runs
north to south. The site contains four bodies of water, three to the eastern
side of the A846 and another on the western side. In
terms of the adopted Local Development Plan (2015), the site is located within
a Countryside Zone and borders some areas of the Rural Opportunity Zone to the
south. To the north of the site is Loch Eighinn which
is a designated Local Nature Conservation Site.
The Laggan Bay coastal areas some 0.5km to the west of the proposed site
are also designated as Special Protection Areas (SPA) and SSSI. The site is
also subject to the following constraints: Surface and Riparian Flooding (REF:
SEPA Flood Maps) (Parts of the site appear to be within 1:200 riparian flooding
zones), Deep Peat and Safeguarding Zone 15 - Islay Airport (HIAL). The
PAN describes the proposed development as “the harvesting of peat for use in
the production of malt whisky in a manner that causes the least environmental
impact, together with restoration of previously drained and worked areas within
the site”. The
report sets out the information submitted to date as part of the PAN and
summarises the policy considerations, against which any future planning
application will be considered as 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 the 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 and requested that a step by step
guidance note outlining the technical aspects of the extraction and restoration
process alongside information on supply and demand of peat be submitted with
the Planning Application. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 1 December 2023, submitted) |
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Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents: Minutes: The
Senior Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report. The proposed peat extraction area is located to
the immediate north of Port Ellen and bound to the east by the A846. The
irregular shaped site extends approximately 3 kilometres to the north before
extending eastwards into the southeastern quarter of Loch Nan Gabhar and eastwards again to the track serving to Kintra Farm. In
term of the current adopted Local Development Plan (2015), the site is located
within a designated Countryside Area, with some pockets of Rural Opportunity
Area contained within it. The site is located approximately 1km to the west of
the Laggan Bay Special Protection Area and SSSI. Port Ellen to the south of the
site is designated as a main settlement area and contains the main town centre
and Established Business and Industry Area. The site is also subject to the
following known constraints: Surface and Riparian Flooding (REF: SEPA Flood
Maps) (Parts of the site appear to be within 1:200 riparian flooding zones);
Deep Peat (Dystrophic Blanket Peat Av depth 5.7m); and
Safeguarding Zone 15 - Islay Airport (HIAL). The
PAN describes the proposed development as “the harvesting of peat for use in
the production of malt whisky in a manner that causes the least environmental
impact, together with restoration of previously drained and worked areas within
the site”. The
report sets out the information submitted to date as part of the PAN and
summarises the policy considerations, against which any future planning
application will be considered as 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 the 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 and requested that a step by step
guidance note outlining the technical aspects of the extraction and restoration
process alongside information on supply and demand of peat be submitted with
the Planning Application. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 1 December 2023, submitted) |
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE UPDATE - FQ2 2023/24 PDF 137 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: A
report providing an update on the performance of the Development Management
Service for the reporting period FQ2 2023/24 was considered. Decision The
Committee agreed to note the content of the report. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 7 December 2023, submitted) |
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PLANNING PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK 2022/23 PDF 148 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: A
report containing recent feedback form the Scottish Government in relation to
the Council’s Planning Performance Framework (PPF) for 2022/23 was considered. Decision The
Committee agreed to note the content of the report and publicise the positive
feedback from the Scottish Government. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 8 December 2023, submitted) |
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UPDATE ON RECENT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PLANNING APPEAL DECISIONS PDF 117 KB Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth Additional documents:
Minutes: A
report summarising recent decisions by Scottish Minsters in respect of planning
application reference 19/01858/PP called in for determination, and the outcome of
an appeal against refusal of an application for listed building consent
reference 22/01847/LIB, was before the Committee for information. Decision The
Committee noted the contents of the report. (Reference:
Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 20 December 2023,
submitted) |
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CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982: TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE CAR SURVEY PDF 12 KB Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Additional documents: Minutes: A
report updating Members on the timescale for submitting the taxi survey report
was before the Committee for information. Decision The
Committee noted the updated position. (Reference:
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory
Support dated 20 December 2023, submitted) |