Agenda Document Pack - Planning Committee - 23/11/2023
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14 November 2023 Members of the Planning Committee Chief Executive’s Office Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the Planning Committee is to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Thursday, 23 November 2023 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : Clerk Name: Mark Hamill Clerk Telephone: 07811294702 Clerk Email: hamillm@northlan.gov.uk N Shevlin, G Currie, G Brennan, B Burgess, A Bustard, J Cairns, A Campbell, T Carragher, M Coyle, S Coyle, D Crichton, K Docherty, M Hughes, L Jarvie, T Johnston, J Logue, H Loughran, M McPake, J McPhilemy, A McVey, J Reddin, D Robb, G Robinson, A Smith, G Woods. Page 1 of 76
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 2 Planning Applications Index Submit Planning Applications Index 5 - 40 3 Planning Performance Framework 2022-2023 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) advising of the Scottish Government’s feedback on the performance of the Planning and Place Service for the period from 1April 2022 to 31 March 2023 based on the Planning Performance Framework 41 - 50 4 North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 – Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement 2023 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) providing an update on the outcome of the public consultation on the draft Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement and to seeking approval of the finalised document. 51 - 76 Page 3 of 76
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North Lanarkshire Council Planning Applications for consideration of Planning Committee Committee Date: 23-11-2023 Ordnance Survey maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey with permission of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved Item 2 Page 5 of 76
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APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE 23rd November 2023 Page No Application No Applicant Development/Site Recommendation 7-16 22/01479/FUL North Lanarkshire Council Residential Development (127 Units) with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping Land North Of School Street Coatbridge Grant 17-23 23/00013/FUL The Scotsman Group Installation of Plant Equipment (in retrospect) Tannoy Ltd Palacecraig Street Kirkshaws Coatbridge ML5 4TF Grant 24-40 23/00693/FUL CCG (Scotland) Ltd Residential development comprising of 44 flats with associated landscaping and parking Lennox House Lennox Road Seafar Cumbernauld G67 1LL Grant (P) (P) 23/00693/FUL - Should members be minded to grant planning permission a formal decision notice shall not be issued until a legal agreement has been concluded under Section under Section 69 of the Local Government Act 1973. Page 6 of 76
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Application No: 22/01479/FUL Proposed Development: Residential Development (127 Units) with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping Site Address: Land North Of School Street Coatbridge Date Registered: 22nd December 2022 Applicant: North Lanarkshire Council Civic Centre Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML1 1AB Agent: Coltart Earley Coltart Earley Architecture 559 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G3 7PQ Application Level: Major Application Contrary to Development Plan: No Ward: 11 Coatbridge South Tracy Carragher,Geraldine Woods,Fergus MacGregor,Andrew Bustard, Representations: 1 letter of representation received. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Reasoned Justification: The proposed residential development of 127 dwellings is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies contained in the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 and could be accommodated without unacceptable detriment to the character and amenity of the surrounding area. Page 7 of 76
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Reproduced by permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown Copyright and database right 2009. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023396. Planning Application: 22/01479/FUL Name (of applicant): North Lanarkshire Council Site Address: Land North Of School Street Coatbridge Development: Residential Development (127 Units) with Associated Infrastructure and Landscaping Page 8 of 76
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Proposed Conditions:- 1. That, except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, or updated as required under the terms of any planning conditions, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing numbers:- L(90)001 Rev C (Location Plan), L(90)100 Rev P (Proposed Site Layout), L_90_002 Rev C (Existing Site Plan), L_91_101 (Streetscape with Sections), L(90)010 A (Existing Site Boundary Works) Unit Floorplans and Elevations L_20_134 (Block 34 GFP), L_20_135 (Block 34 FFP), L_20_136 (Block 34 2nd FP), L(21)134 A (Block 34 Elevations), L_20_137 (Block 35 GFP), L_20_138 (Block 35 FFP), L_20_139 (Block 35 2nd FP), L(21)134 A (Block 35 Elevations), L_20_140 (Block 36 GFP), L_20_141 (Block 36 FFP), L_20_142 (Block 36 2nd FP), L(21)136 A (Block 36 Elevations), L_21_001 Rev B, L_21_002 Rev A Landscaping and Services Layout P11G, P12G, J5443-3000, J5443-3001 A, J5443-3002 D Road Drawings J5443-001E, J5443-002B, J5443-030F, J5443-032F, J5443-033E, J5443-035, J5443-036, J5443- 041F, J5443-045, J5443-046, J5443-050, J5443-051 Noise Mitigation Plan L(90)NM1 Rev B (Noise Mitigation Plan) Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded. 2. That before development starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of amenity and design by ensuring that external materials are appropriate for the site. 3. That no dwellinghouse hereby permitted shall be occupied until the road and footpaths have been constructed to basecourse standard and the road and footpath shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority during the construction phase. Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings. 4. That no flatted dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until its associated parking areas are completed and usable to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure satisfactory parking provision for the flatted dwellings. 5. That before the last of the dwellings hereby permitted is occupied, all streets, footpaths, footways and manoeuvring areas shall be completed to final wearing course. Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings. 6. 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 and thereafter implemented, prior to and dwelling being occupied. Page 9 of 76
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Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate boundary treatment. 7. That before the development starts, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, a comprehensive site investigation (carried out in accordance with British Standard Code of Practice BS 10175: 2001 "The Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority; and any approved mitigation measures shall be associated with a implementation timetable and shall be completed and verification provided by the Developer to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health, safety and wellbeing. 8. That any remediation identified by the site investigation agreed in terms of Condition 7 above shall be carried out in accordance with an implementation timetable. This timetable shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority before any works start on site. No individual dwelling shall be occupied until a certificate (signed by a suitably qualified Engineer) has been submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that any remediation works have been carried in accordance with the agreed Remediation Strategy. Reason: To ensure that any remediation identified has been implemented in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents. 9. That no development shall commence until any remediation works and/or mitigation measures to address land instability arising from coal mining legacy, as may be necessary, have been implemented on site in full, in order to ensure that the site is safe and stable for the development proposed. The intrusive site investigations and remedial works shall be carried out in accordance with authoritative UK guidance. Reason: To ensure that coal mining legacy issues have been adequately addressed. 10. Prior to the occupation of the development, or it being taken into beneficial use, a signed statement or declaration prepared by a suitably competent person confirming that the site is, or has been made, safe and stable for the approved development and shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. This document shall confirm the methods and findings of the intrusive site investigations and the completion of any remedial works and/or mitigation necessary to address the risks posed by past coal mining activity. Reason: To ensure that coal mining legacy issues have been adequately addressed. 11. That before the construction of any roads or houses, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority; full details of the final surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to the said Authority and shall be certified by a chartered civil engineer as complying with the most recent SEPA SUDS guidance. Reason: To ensure that the drainage scheme complies with best SUDS practice to protect adjacent watercourses and groundwater, in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site. 12. That the surface water drainage scheme approved under the terms of Condition 11 above shall be implemented contemporaneously with the development in so far as is reasonably practical. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS, a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer experienced in drainage works) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the SUDS has been constructed in accordance with the relevant CIRIA Manual and the approved plans. Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution and in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site. 13. That prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall provide written confirmation to the Planning Authority that all the requirements of Scottish Water can be fully met to demonstrate that the development will not have an impact on their assets, and that suitable infrastructure can be put in Page 10 of 76
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place to support the development. Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory sewerage and surface water drainage arrangements. 14. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include:- (a) details of any earth moulding and hard landscaping, boundary treatment, 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) a detailed timetable for all landscaping works which shall provide for these works being carried out contemporaneously with the development of the site. Reason: To ensure the implementation and maintenance of the landscaping scheme in the interest of amenity. 15. That all works included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of Condition 14 above, shall be completed in accordance with the approved timetable, and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased, within two years of the full occupation of the development hereby permitted, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the implementation and maintenance of the landscaping scheme in the interest of amenity. 16. That no trees within the application site shall be lopped, topped or felled and no shrubs or hedges shall be removed from the application site, without the prior approval in writing of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the conservation value of the site and the visual amenity of the site and the adjacent residents. 17. That before the occupation of any dwellinghouses, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance and protection of:- (a) the proposed SUDS area; (b) any communal fences and walls; (c) all other communal areas. Reason: To ensure the maintenance of communal areas and infrastructure in the interest of amenity. 18. That before completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of Condition 17 shall be in operation. Reason: To ensure there is an adequate landscape maintenance scheme in place. 19. That all mitigation measures identified in Drawing Number L(90)NM1 Rev B shall be implemented before any dwellings that are affected by noise are occupied, this includes all dwellings for which assessment shows that suitable acoustic glazing and acoustic venting is required to allow windows to be closed to achieve an acceptable level while providing adequate ventilation as per the Noise Impact Assessment undertaken by WSP dated March 2020 and the further submitted Addendum and Drawing submitted 2nd November 2023. Thereafter, a validation report (undertaken by a suitably qualified acoustic engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority which details that all mitigation works Page 11 of 76
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have been completed in accordance with the approved details, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the affected dwellings have suitable noise mitigation measures in place. 20. That no development shall take place within the development area until the developer has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation which has been submitted by the applicant, agreed by the local Archaeology Service and approved by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that appropriate recording of potential archaeology remains are recorded. 21. That before development starts, including any groundworks, updated surveys, including supporting surveys for burrows, shall firstly be carried out and the details of the findings of the surveys, including any mitigation measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all identified mitigation measures shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with a timescale to be agreed with the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the protection of natural habitats and protected species. 22. That before development starts, details of a controlled pedestrian crossing point to be formed on School Street shall be submitted to the Council for approval and shall thereafter be implemented prior to the first dwellinghouse within the development site being occupied, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that adequate road crossing arrangements are in place in the area. Background Papers: Consultation Responses: Memos from Traffic & Tran. dated 13.2.23, 31.3.23, 27.7.23, 13.9.23, 14.9.23, 2.10.23, 16.10.2 and 3.11.23 Memo from Education dated 4.10.23 Memo from Assistant Community Partnership Manager dated 18.10.23 Memo from NLC Greenspace dated 24.10.23 and 1.11.23 Letter from Scottish Water dated 9.1.23 Letter from Scottish Environment Protection Agency dated 11.1.23 Memos from Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) dated 26.1.23, 21.2.23 and 6.11.23 Letter from The Coal Authority dated 16.1.23 Memo from Archaeology Service dated 12.1.23 Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Jim Lennon at 01236 632500 Report Date: 10th November 2023 Page 12 of 76
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APPLICATION NO. 22/01479/FUL REPORT 1. Site Description 1.1 The application site is the former Columba High School within a predominantly residential area in the Whifflet area located on the southern edge of Coatbridge. The site is bounded by residential properties to the south and west and by St Mary’s Primary School and St Mary’s RC Church to the north and to the east by an existing public car park that serves a traditional mixed-use street of retail, bars and restaurants with dwellings on upper floors, which are located on the main thoroughfare through the town. 1.2 The site is fairly flat, albeit that it slopes from the south west corner to the north east corner by some 3 metres and sits elevated above Hozier Street at the western part of the site. The existing access to the former school is off School Street and a bus layby is also located adjacent to this historic access. 2. Proposed Development 2.1 The applicant proposes to construct 62 two storey, mainly 2 bed dwellings with an element of 3 and 4 bed dwellings also proposed which include dwellings suitable for wheelchair users. 30 two bed flatted dwellings and 15 one bed flatted dwellings are also proposed within 2 three storey blocks and 20 two storey cottage flats are proposed, 14 with 2 bedrooms and 6 with one bedroom. The units are of traditional build, finished in facing brick, render with a tile roof. 2.2 The site is accessed off School Street via a standard junction located to the west of main access into the former school grounds, leading on to a traditional 5.5m wide residential road to serve the development. 3. Applicant’s Supporting Information 3.1 The applicant has provided the following information in support of their application: • Plans • Landscaping Plans • Drainage Drawings and Strategy • Engineering Drawings/Levels/Site Sections • Street Engineering Review • Design and Access Statement • Protected Species Surveys • Noise Impact Assessment • Air Quality Assessment • Geo-Environmental Phase I and II Report • Flood Risk Assessment and Strategy • Transport Assessment • Pre-Application Consultation Report • Habitat Management Plan 4. Site History 4.1 No significant site history. 5. Development Plan 5.1 The proposals require to be assessed under the terms of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP) 2022 and, in particular under the terms of: Page 13 of 76
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PROM LOC3 Housing Development Sites PP 3 POLICY Purpose of Place AD 3 POLICY Amount of Development EDQ1 Site Appraisal EDQ3 Quality of Development 5.2 The site is an allocated housing site in the NLLDP and is covered by the above policies. The aim of the Plan within these areas is to maintain and improve the level of amenity appropriate for the local context and encourage diversity in more mixed-use areas. This policy requires such proposals to be assessed against the criteria of AD 3 (Amount of Development), EDQ1 (Site Appraisal) and EDQ3 (Quality of Development) which considers issues such as location of development, size, materials and road safety and which states that proposals must integrate successfully with the surrounding area by avoiding harm to the neighbouring amenity. 5.3 NPF4 forms part of the development plan; given the nature and scale of this development the most relevant considerations are already enshrined in the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan policies. The policies within NPF4 that are relevant to the application are Policy 9 - Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings, Policy 14 - Design, Quality and Place and Policy 16 - Quality Homes. 5.4 This application can therefore be assessed against the policy provisions of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan and the relevant policies with NPF4. 6. Consultations 6.1 NLC Traffic and Transportation raise no objection to the application. Detailed discussions have taken place in respect to the layout with additional supporting information and updated layouts provided. Comments have been made in respect to internal layout matters, including elements of the proposed footway provision and parking delivery. From a planning perspective, it is highlighted that these are final outstanding comments following a detailed process of refinement where many aspects of the layout have been positively developed as well as existing external footways being widened to 3.5m where achievable. There are no concerns raised over the relationship with the wider public road network and a new pedestrian crossing is proposed and on School Street. 6.2 NLC Pollution Control raise no objection to the application provided that appropriate conditions are attached to any approval in relation to a Site Investigation due to previous uses of the site and noise from nighttime activity from adjacent mixed-use area. Conditions are proposed to cover both of these issues. 6.3 NLC Education have no objections to the proposal and have requested that a financial contribution of £43,848.55 is sought to ensure the delivery of adequate Education facilities within the catchment area. As a Council proposal, this would be secured outwith the planning process. 6.4 NLC Greenspace raise no objection to the application provided that an appropriate condition is attached to any approval in relation to an updated Ecology survey which should include supporting surveys for burrows. A condition is proposed to cover this request. 6.5 NLC Community Partnership (Play) have no objections to the proposal and have requested that a financial contribution of £42,000 is sought in the absence of on-site play provision. As a Council proposal, this would be secured outwith the planning process. 6.6 Scottish Water have no objections, however state that they cannot confirm capacity for water or foul drainage, therefore the developer must contact Scottish Water and complete a Pre-Development Enquiry form. 6.7 SEPA have no objections to the proposals. 6.8 Archaeology Service have no objection provided that no development takes place until a Written Scheme of Investigation is secured and agreed and undertaken. This has been ensured by an appropriately worded condition. Page 14 of 76
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6.9 The Coal Authority have no objection subject to conditions that have been proposed to ensure that their concerns have been addressed. 7. Representations 7.1 Following the press advertisement and neighbour notification procedures, 2 letters of objection were received from the same household and a letter seeking clarification was received. A summary of the points raised are as follows:- • The letter of clarification sought details of the existing public car park that is within the Redline boundary • The development will cause overshadowing of property and reduction in light and will cause noise and dust issues • Loss of trees and wildlife and open space for dog walkers • Better use could be made of the site, e.g. travelling fairs and circuses or landscaped for flowers and insects. 8. Planning Assessment 8.1 Under Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. 8.2 Within the NLLDP the site is located within an allocated housing site (Policy PROM LOC3) and is covered by Policy PP3 General Urban Area which seeks to maintain and improve the level of amenity appropriate for the local context and encourage diversity in more mixed-use areas. This policy also requires such proposals to be assessed against the criteria of AD 3 (Amount of Development), EDQ 1 (Site Appraisal) and EDQ 3 (Quality of Development) which consider issues such as size, materials and road safety and which states that proposals must integrate successfully with the surrounding area by avoiding harm to the neighbouring amenity. It is considered that the proposed development is suitable for this location as it is utilising a site that has previously been developed (former Columba High School) and has lain vacant for a number of years following the school demolition in 2009. The proposed housing is considered to be an appropriate use of the land as it is located within a predominantly residential area and near to amenities and a main thoroughfare. Access to the site is considered to be satisfactory as well as parking within the site. It is considered that the proposals comply with Policies PP 3, AD 3, EDQ 1 and EDQ 3 of the adopted North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan. 8.3 In terms of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), there are number of policies that affect the proposal, with the most notable ones being Policy 9 - Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings, Policy 14 - Design, Quality and Place and Policy 16 - Quality Homes. These policies are embedded and reflected within the NLLDP policies listed above. 8.4 Policy 9 supports development that will result in the sustainable reuse of brownfield land, including vacant and derelict land and buildings. The proposal is considered to comply with this policy. 8.5 Policy 14 states that development proposals should be designed to improve the quality of an area whether in urban or rural locations and regardless of scale. Proposals will be supported if the development is consistent with the six qualities of successful places as set out in Appendix D of NPF4, namely:- Healthy, Pleasant, Connected, Distinctive, Sustainable and Adaptable. It is considered that the proposal is consistent with these qualities and is of a good design and without detriment to the surrounding area, it is therefore considered to comply with this policy. 8.6 Policy 16 supports developments for new homes on land allocated for housing in the LDP. The application site is located in such an allocated area within the urban area and the proposed development of 127 units meets the terms of this policy as it helps the Council’s ambition to reach its target for affordable housing within the area. It will not have a detrimental impact on the area and is compliant with the general principles of this policy. Page 15 of 76
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8.7 The above NPF 4 policies are embedded in the adopted NLLDP and, in particular, Policies PP 3, AD 3, EDQ 1 and EDQ 3 discussed in 8.2 above. The development is therefore considered to be consistent with both NPF 4 and NLLDP policies. Representations 8.8 In response to the grounds of representation above in 7.1, these are commented on in the same order as they appear above: • The public car park is within the Redline planning application boundary. No parking spaces will be lost as a result of the proposals, additional spaces are being created to help the development achieve the required parking spaces. • The development will not cause any overshadowing of residential properties due to the distance between properties, layout of site and trajectory of the sun. There will be an element of noise and dust caused by the development construction, however this is an unavoidable by product of construction. There are start and finishing times for noise generating activities that developers are required to adhere to and if excessive dust is caused by a development, measures are put in place to help solve the issue. • The site was a former school site, therefore is considered to be a ‘brownfield’ site with a residential allocation within the Local Development Plan. There will be an element of vegetation lost, however landscaping will be incorporated within the development. • The site is an allocated housing site and was formerly a High School. It is considered that the site is an ideal site for redevelopment for housing and will be a major asset to the area and help the Council in trying to achieve its target for housebuilding in its area. 9. Conclusions 9.1 The proposed residential development of 127 dwellings is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies contained in NPF4 and the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 and could be accommodated without unacceptable detriment to the character and amenity of the surrounding area. The development will redevelop a derelict site, will deliver new Council Housing and the layout has been devised to ensure the qualities of successful places as set out in the NLLDP & NPF4 have been met. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission be granted. Page 16 of 76
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Application No: 23/00013/FUL Proposed Development: Installation of Plant Equipment (in retrospect) Site Address: Tannoy Ltd Palacecraig Street Kirkshaws Coatbridge ML5 4TF Date Registered: 25th January 2023 Applicant: The Scotsman Group 70 Hamilton Drive Glasgow G12 8DR Agent: BATT Architecture 117 Townhead Kirkintilloch G66 1NX Application Level: Local Application Contrary to Development Plan: No Ward: 11 Coatbridge South Tracy Carragher,Geraldine Woods,Fergus MacGregor,Andrew Bustard, Representations: 6 letter(s) of representation received. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Reasoned Justification: The proposed development meets the criteria set out in the relevant policies contained within the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 specifically. Placemaking Policy PP3 General Urban Areas and EDQ3 Design Quality of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (2022). The proposed development is therefore considered acceptable in terms of its impact upon the site and the surrounding area subject to implementation of the relevant planning conditions. Page 17 of 76
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Reproduced by permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown Copyright and database right 2009. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023396. Planning Application: 23/00013/FUL Name (of applicant): The Scotsman Group Site Address: Tannoy Ltd Palacecraig Street Kirkshaws Coatbridge ML5 4TF Development: Installation of Plant Equipment (in retrospect) Page 18 of 76
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Proposed Conditions:- 1. That no later that two months of the permission hereby granted the noise barrier proposed, in accordance with drawing AL(00)301 and as described within the Noise Impact Assessment dated 19th July 2023 by CSP Acoustics requires to be installed and thereafter, suitably maintained. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and the amenity of the wider local area. 2. Following installation of the noise barrier, in accordance with planning condition 1, (above), AL(00)301) an updated noise impact assessment requires to be undertaken by a suitably qualified acoustician to monitor and validate the attenuation provided by said barrier and submitted in the form of a report. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and the amenity of the wider local area. 3. If the installation of the proposed noise barrier, in accordance with drawing AL(00)301) and the specifications within the Noise Impact Assessment dated 19th July 2023 by CSP Acoustics, does not suitably reduce the noise level to meet or be below the background noise level at the nearest noise sensitive receptor, an updated noise impact assessment report shall be undertaken with details of further assessment and proposed mitigation measures required to meet this criteria. If required any further mitigation works will be undertaken in accordance with an agreed timetable approved by the planning service Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and the amenity of the wider local area. 4. All mechanical ventilation and or air conditioning plant shall be suitably isolated from the structure of the building. Fan units positioned in a ducted system shall be isolated from the ducting by means of flexible connections. Reason: In the interests of residential amenity and the amenity of the wider local area. Background Papers: Consultation Responses: Environmental Health (Pollution Control) various 14th Feb 2023, 6th & 14th Sept 2023 Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Mark Forrest at 01236 632500 Report Date: 13th November 2023 Page 19 of 76
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APPLICATION NO. 23/00013/FUL REPORT 1. Site Description 1.1 The site is at Rosehall industrial estate, Shawhead, Coatbridge, east of the Kirkshaws residential area. Playing fields forming part of the Saint Andrew’s High School are to the north and housing is to the west and south. Site area is approximately 1.6 hectares. 1.2 The site contains an industrial factory building comprising 6000 m2 (0.6 hectares) of the overall area. The factory building is approximately 9m high and was formerly occupied by the Tannoy manufacturing company. Following a significant period unoccupied the building and site were brought back into use in 2022 by a company manufacturing furniture, fixtures and fittings for the hotel/hospitality trade. This use itself did not require a new planning permission as the use falls into the same Use Class as the previous manufacturing business. Retrospective permission is sought for the external plant and equipment that has been installed. 1.3 A planning permission in principle for 60 dwellings was granted in September 2021 however has not been implemented and appears unlikely given the occupancy and investment at the site by the current occupier. 2. Proposed Development 2.1 The application proposal is for external plant equipment located on the southern building elevation. The equipment extends 5.1 metres outwards, has an overall length of 8.9 metres and is 6.8 metres high. The equipment’s purpose is as a collection, extraction and filtration system which uses ducting to remove excess wood-waste (sawdust and small shavings) from various manufacturing machinery within the building. The process collects the waste material in a hopper whilst filtered air is released through four metal external ducts. 2.2 The initial visual appearance of the equipment was of one large metal duct exiting the building wall into a metal external hopper containing four protruding extraction ducts used for expelling the filtered air, however the equipment has now been enclosed within a housing. 2.3 The development was notified to the planning service by residents within Rose Gardens approximately 30m south due to resident complaints of excessive noise and also dust emissions from the equipment which residents stated was being deposited onto gardens and vehicles. A site visit by planning and environmental health officers confirmed noise levels were above acceptable levels both in gardens and within dwellings. Differences in ground levels between the application site and Rose Gardens also meant that first floor bedroom windows were directly aligned with the noise source thus increasing noise impact. 2.4 A retrospective planning application including a noise impact assessment was requested whilst site monitoring was undertaken by protective services officers. The site occupier subsequently submitted a planning application and began to enclose the plant equipment to reduce noise whilst a noise impact assessment was prepared by consultants on the site occupier’s behalf. 3. Applicant’s Supporting Information 3.1 The applicant has submitted the following supporting documentation. • Development proposal maps and drawings; • Plant equipment technical information; • Supporting background information. • Noise Impact Assessment. Page 20 of 76
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4. Site History • 96/05217/FUL Two Storey Extension (Ancillary Offices) and Formation of Roof over gap between buildings • 97/05235/FUL extension to warehouse • 05/01296/FUL Formation of Disabled Ramp • 13/01081/FUL New Feature Entrance & Curtain Walling • 20/01152/PAN Residential Development with Associated Access, Landscaping, Open Space and Drainage • 20/01208/EIASCR Proposed Residential Development • 21/00242/PPP Residential Development including General Amenity Space, Shared Surface Areas, Landscaped Planting and SuDS Feature (In Principle) 5. Development Plan 5.1 Under Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The development plan comprises the North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2022 and the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) 2023 which also requires to be taken into consideration where policies diverge from those within the Local Development Plan. The proposal is limited in scale and does not constitute a major or national development and as such the key policies for to be considered as part of the application assessment are within the Local Development Plan. 5.2 The site is identified within the Local Development Plan under policy Placemaking Policy PP3 Purposed of Place General Urban Area. The assessment of the application proposal under this policy is discussed at section 8, the Planning Assessment section of this report. 6. Consultations 6.1 NLC Environmental Health (Pollution Control Team) - advised that a Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) be undertaken which would identify appropriate measures to mitigate excess noise levels. The subsequently submitted Assessment recommended noise mitigation measures. Pollution Control therefore recommended a series of conditions that should be included in any planning permission that might be granted including a further noise monitoring survey following the mitigation works and the potential for other mitigation measures should the proposed measures did not fully address the noise issue. 6.2 Protective Services have advised that during a site visit it was identified that the likely source of the dust was from the management of waste material (fine sawdust) which was being deposited into an open container in the open air outside the factory building. No further dust complaints have recently been recorded however ongoing monitoring can take place should the matter rearise. 7. Representations 7.1 6 letter(s) of representation received objecting to the proposal following the neighbour notification process. The matters raised in the objections are summarised below: Objection: Excessive noise causing daytime and night-time disturbance including sleep-loss and affecting reasonable residential amenity within Rose Gardens including at weekends. The noise was stated to affect night shift workers living in particular. Response - It has been assessed that mitigation measures contained within the Noise Impact Assessment will reduce the noise to levels complying with legislation. These matters are dealt with by planning conditions. If noise is still reported as an issue, further monitoring will be carried out. The planning conditions require the applicant to implement other additional measures if necessary. Legislation also exists under Pollution Control legislation to address any ongoing noise issues. Objection: Light disturbance from security lights which illuminates neighbouring properties until daylight again affecting sleeping patterns. Page 21 of 76
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Response – This objection does not relate directly to the planning application however the site occupier has indicated that light positioning has been adjusted. The site is and was previously used for business/manufacturing purposes and therefore some security lighting is required. If the matter is raised again there is the option of further discussion with the site operator or if the matter falls within legislation indicating light pollution further action could be taken to resolve the issue. Objection: A thin film of dust was being deposited on residential properties and the surrounding area due to lack of filtration of materials being expelled by the extractor/filter system. Response – Protective Services have advised that during a site visit it was identified that the likely source of the dust was from the management of waste material which it was advised been deposited into an open container in the open air. No further dust complaints have recently been recorded. Objection: The installation of the plant equipment was carried out without planning permission or consultation with neighbouring properties or residents. Response – The Planning Service responded to the unauthorised development when notified by residents, visited the site to identify the problem and requested a retrospective application. Objection: Disturbance from lorry movements to remove waste and rubbish and for deliveries. Noise from workmen from before 7am and specifically throwing material into skips prior to 7.00 hours (am). Response: The application site is an established business/industrial site and what is being considered under this application is the external plant that has been added to the building. Beyond consideration of the impacts of this plant, site working practices do not from part of the application or therefore the application assessment. If night time noise is a persistent issue then environmental legislation may exist to address this. Objection: Impact on property values due to the installation of the extraction equipment. Response: The affect on property values of a neighbouring development is not a specific material planning consideration however amenity issues are. Given that the the Noise Impact Assessment advises that the proposed mitigation measures should resolve the issue of noise and that the application site has been a former business site for a number of years then the issue should be addressed by the mitigation. 8. Planning Assessment 8.1 Under the terms of Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, planning authorities are required that in determining planning application proposals, regard is to be had to the Development Plan which in this case consists of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 and National Planning Framework 4 (2023). Determination should be in accordance with the Plan. 8.2 In this instance there are no strategic implications and the application can therefore be considered in terms of policy within the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. 8.3 The site is designated under Placemaking Policy PP3 Purpose of Place - General Urban Area This policy identifies areas which are primarily residential in character or have a mix of recognisable urban uses. The aim of the policy is to maintain or improve the level of amenity appropriate for the local context. Other relevant polices are policy EDQ 3 Quality of Development which requires that development will only be permitted where high standards of site planning and suitable design are achieved. 8.4 Given the established business nature of the site, the fact that noise mitigation measures have been, and are being implemented, and that the visual appearance of the extractor and filtration equipment is minimised by being enclosed in a housing it is considered that the application proposed is acceptable and complies with the relevant policies within the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan in terms of its impact on local amenity and its design quality. Page 22 of 76
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9. Conclusions 9.1 Following consideration of the comments raised it is considered that the proposal accords with policies PP3 Purpose of Place – General Urban Areas and EDQ3 Design Quality of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (2022). As such, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Page 23 of 76
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Application No: 23/00693/FUL Proposed Development: Residential development comprising of 44 flats with associated landscaping and parking Site Address: Lennox House Lennox Road Seafar Cumbernauld G67 1LL Date Registered: 3rd July 2023 Applicant: CCG (Scotland) Ltd 1 Cambuslang Road Glasgow G32 8NB Agent: Kenneth Lockhart 51 St Vincent Crescent Glasgow G3 8NQ Application Level: Local Application Contrary to Development Plan: No Ward: 04 Cumbernauld East Claire Barclay,Tom Johnston,Barry McCulloch,Adam Smith, Representations: 10 letter(s) of representation received. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Reasoned Justification: Reasoned Justification: The proposed residential development is in accordance with the relevant principal policy contained in the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan it is considered that the development could be accommodated maintaining the character and amenity of the surrounding area. As such the development accords with the relevant policies of the adopted Local Development Plan. Note: That should members be minded to grant planning permission a formal decision notice shall not be issued until a legal agreement has been concluded under Section under Section 69 of the Local Government Act 1973. Page 24 of 76
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Reproduced by permission of the Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown Copyright and database right 2009. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023396. Planning Application: 23/00693/FUL Name (of applicant): CCG (Scotland) Ltd Site Address: Lennox House Lennox Road Seafar Cumbernauld G67 1LL Development: Residential development comprising of 44 flats with associated landscaping and parking Page 25 of 76
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Proposed Conditions:- 1. That the development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details submitted as part of the application and no change to those details shall be made without prior written approval of the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt drawings approved include: L(90)000 LOCATION PLAN L(20)010 EXISTING SITE PLAN L(90)010 DAYLIGHT STUDY P04 LANDSCAPE SETTING P05 LANDSCAPE PLANNING LAYOUT 3193-MST-B1-05-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2601 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN 3193-MST-B1-XX-D-A-PM_40_40_27-3001 Rev P02 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS 3193-MST-B1-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2501 Rev P03 GROUND & FIRST FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-B1-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2502 SECOND & THIRD FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-B1-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2503 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FA-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2001 FLAT TYPE A (2A2P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FB-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2002 FLAT TYPE B (2A2P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FC-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2003 FLAT TYPE C (3A4P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FD-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2004 FLAT TYPE D (3A4P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FE-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2005 FLAT TYPE E (3A3P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FF-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2006 FLAT TYPE F (3A4P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FG-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2007 FLAT TYPE G (2A2P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FH-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2008 FLAT TYPE H (3A4P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FI-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2009 FLAT TYPE I (2A2P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FJ-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2010 FLAT TYPE J (2A2P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-FK-ZZ-D-A-PM_40_40_34-2001 FLAT TYPE K (3A4P) - FLOOR PLAN 3193-MST-S1-GF-D-A-PM_40_40_15-1001 Rev P04 PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded. 2. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, full details of the facing materials to be used on all external walls and roofs shall be confirmed, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail. 3. That before the dwelling hereby permitted is 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 satisfactory in-curtilage parking provision in the interests of road safety. 4. 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. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail in the interest of the amenity of the site and adjacent properties. 5. That BEFORE any works start on site, the applicant must confirm in writing to the Planning Authority that the foul drainage can be connected to the public sewer in accordance with the requirements of Scottish Water. The surface water must be treated in accordance with the principles of the Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Design Manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland published by CIRIA in March 2000. Reason: To prevent groundwater or surface water contamination in the interests of environmental Page 26 of 76
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and amenity protection. 6. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a scheme of landscaping for all landscaped areas and all boundary treatments shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, 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. For the avoidance of doubt the landscape scheme shall include native species and include tree and hedgerow planting along the western and southern boundaries. (c) A timetable for the completion of these works contemporaneously with the development. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects. 7. That unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, before the development hereby permitted is brought into use, all planting, seeding, turfing and earth moulding included in the scheme of landscaping and planting, approved under the terms of condition 6 above, shall be completed; and any trees, shrubs, or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged, or become diseased within two years of completion of the development, shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species. Reason: In the interests of the environmental amenity of the area. 8. That BEFORE the development hereby permitted starts, a management and maintenance scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and it shall include proposals for the continuing care, maintenance, and protection of: - (a) the proposed grassed, planted, and landscaped areas. (b) any communal fences and walls. Reason: To ensure the maintenance of the landscaping scheme in the interest of amenity. 9. That BEFORE completion of the development hereby permitted, the management and maintenance scheme approved under the terms of condition 8 shall be in operation. Reason: To ensure there is an adequate landscape maintenance scheme in place. 10. That BEFORE any works of any description start on the application site, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, following submission of Report Titled: ‘Site Investigation Report’. David R Murray and Associates (DRM) dated June 2023 (ref. E12760) and subsequent review the points below were identified as requiring a formal response. Depending on the results of the investigation, a detailed Remediation Strategy may be required. 1. Detailed development plans for the site are requested for completeness. 2. Further commentary on the risks associated with shallow offsite mining is requested along with confirmation that no mine shafts are located within 50m of the site boundary. 3. Contact with the local authority CLO and PO is requested. 4. The following queries relating to the water environment risk assessment is requested: a) Justification for the absence of leachate testing and limited groundwater testing is requested. b) The background concentrations of metals in groundwater should be stated. c) The potential extent of the hydrocarbons in groundwater should be further discussed along with confirmation as to whether further groundwater testing is to be undertaken. 5. We would request that commentary is provided as to how hydrocarbon impacted groundwater may impact water supply pipes. 6. The following queries relating to the ground gas risk assessment should be addressed: a) It should be confirmed if monitoring was undertaken during falling atmospheric pressure conditions. b) Commentary is requested as to how flooded monitoring points may impact the reliability of monitoring data. Page 27 of 76
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c) Evidence that boreholes have been decommissioned should be provided. 7. It should be confirmed if further intrusive works will be undertaken once Lennox House has been demolished and if the area around TP5 will be included in the proposed watching brief. 8. The revised CSM should be updated once all queries above have been addressed. Reason: To establish whether or not site decontamination is required in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents. 11. That any remediation works identified by the site investigation required in terms of Condition 10; shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. A certificate (signed by a chartered Environmental Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that any remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the terms of the Remediation Strategy. Reason: To ensure that the site is free of contamination in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of future residents. 12. That prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall provide written confirmation to the Planning Authority that all the requirements of Scottish Water can be fully met to demonstrate that the development will not have an impact on their assets, and that suitable infrastructure can be put in place to support the development. Reason: To ensure the provision of satisfactory drainage arrangements. 13. That before the development hereby permitted starts, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority; full details of the proposed surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to the said Authority and shall be certified by a chartered civil engineer as complying with the most recent SEPA SUDS guidance. Reason: To ensure that the drainage scheme complies with best SUDS practice to protect adjacent watercourses and groundwater and in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site. 14. That the SUDS compliant surface water drainage scheme approved in terms of Condition 13 shall be implemented contemporaneously with the development in so far as is reasonably practical. Within three months of the construction of the SUDS, a certificate (signed by a Chartered Civil Engineer experienced in drainage works) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that the SUDS has been constructed in accordance with the relevant CIRIA Manual and the approved plans. Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution and in the interests of the amenity and wellbeing of existing and future residents adjacent to and within the development site. 15. That no flatted dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until the street and footway arrangements have been constructed to basecourse standard and the street and footpath shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority during the construction phase. Reason: To ensure satisfactory vehicular and pedestrian access facilities to the dwellings. 16. That, before the building hereby permitted is occupied, the specified noise mitigation measures shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt the noise mitigation measures to be carried out within each flat hereby permitted must include the installation of 4mm glass/16mm spacer/6.8mm laminated glass as well as the installation of the specified Acoustic Top Box & Enclosure, or any other agreed form of mitigation agreed in advance. Reason: In the interests of amenity. 17. That, before any of the flats hereby permitted are occupied, a verification report (signed by a suitably qualified Acoustic Engineer) shall be submitted to the Planning Authority confirming that noise mitigation measures approved by Planning Authority in terms of condition 17 above have been installed and are in operation. Page 28 of 76
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Reason: In the interests of amenity. 18. For the avoidance of doubt, this consent only permits the development of the site for social housing and upon completion all 44 units on the site will be delivered to Sanctuary Homes for social rent. Reason: To ensure compliance with the Council's Affordable Housing policy. 19. That except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority the following requirements of the roads authority will be complied with: a) Visibility splays of 4.5m x 60m should be shown on the plan drawing. Everything about 1.05m shall be removed from the sight lines and thereafter nothing exceeding 1.05m shall be planted, placed, erected or allowed to grow within the slight lines area. b) The minimum corner radii of the site access should be 6.0m Reason: To ensure a suitable access is provided for the development Background Papers: Consultation Responses: Education 7th July 2023 Local Housing Strategy 20th July 2023 Traffic & Transportation 13th November 2023 Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) 11th & 29th Sept 2023 Scottish Power 11th Sept 2023 Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Gordon Arthur at 01236 632500 Report Date: 13th November 2023 Page 29 of 76
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APPLICATION NO. 23/00693/FUL REPORT 1. Site Description 1.1 The site which is 0.3Ha in area lies within the residential area of Seafar Cumbernauld and was formerly occupied by Lennox House a three-storey office block demolished including the removal of mature landscaping prior to the submission of this application. The area surrounding the site is predominantly residential and characterised by a mix of high density 2 storey terraced housing and more recent 4 storey flats which have a similar public elevation as the proposed development along Seafar Road. 2. Proposed Development 2.1 The proposed residential development will provide 44 flatted residential units for social rent with a mix of flat types: 12 (2) bedrooms, 27(3) bedroom and 5 (4) bedrooms and will include scope for wheelchair accessible units. The proposal is supported by Sanctuary Housing as an RSL who have identified a need and requirement for such housing in the locale. The 44 flatted dwellings will be contained within single 5 storey block with its principal elevation facing Seafar Road. Finished materials include traditional build, finished in facing brick, render with a tile roof. 2.2 The site is accessed off Seafar Ring Road via a standard junction arrangement leading to a parking court which can accommodate 44 vehicles (including 3 disabled spaces). Two bin store areas are proposed within the building to serve the flatted blocks. 3. Applicant’s Supporting Information 3.1 The applicant has provided a comprehensive level of supporting documentation including a Planning Design and Access Statement, Planning Policy statement, Site Investigation, Noise Impact Assessment, Ground Investigation report, Tree Survey, Indicative Landscape Layout and Drainage Strategy. 4. Site History 4.1 The site has no significant recent planning history. 5. Development Plan 5.1 NPF4 forms part of the development plan. As such the proposed development requires to be assessed against the provisions and policies of both NPF4 and The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP). Given the nature and scale of this development the most relevant considerations are already enshrined in the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan policies. This application can therefore be considered against the policy provisions of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan as follows. North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP) 2022 o General Urban Area Policies - PP3 Purpose of Place and AD3 Amount of Development o Environmental Development Qualities (EDQ1-3) Page 30 of 76
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The site is allocated within the Urban Area where Purpose of Place Policy PP 3 applies. The aim of the Plan within these areas is to maintain and improve the level of amenity appropriate for the local context and encourage diversity in more mixed-use areas. This policy requires such proposals to be assessed against the criteria of AD 3 (Amount of Development), EDQ1 (Site Appraisal) and EDQ3 (Quality of Development) which considers issues such as location of development, size, materials and road safety and which states that proposals must integrate successfully with the surrounding area by avoiding harm to the neighbouring amenity. NPF4 forms part of the development plan; given the nature and scale of this development the most relevant considerations are already enshrined in the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan policies. The policies within NPF4 that are relevant to the application are : • Policy 9 - Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings, • Policy 14 - Design, Quality and Place • Policy 16 - Quality Homes. • Policy 13 - Sustainable Transport 6. Consultations 6.1 Consultees offered the following comments: NLC Protective services provided comments on impact during the construction phase of the development and lighting which will be carried forward to decision as informatives. On potential ground contamination the applicant has submitted supporting information - Site Investigation Report’ DRM Consulting Engineers (June 2023). This report has been sent to be peer reviewed, and NLC Protective Services will report back on the findings of that review in due course. In the interim a planning condition is recommended to ensure that this aspect of the development is fully considered. Comments have also been provided on the report submitted on road traffic noise Traffic Noise Impact Assessment – Revision 00’ New Acoustics, Clydebank. From the data sheet supplied there is a choice of three acoustic vent units (TL98F-dB, TL80F-dBS and the TL80F-dB) being considered. Although the three units have comparable overall sound reduction performance when expressed as a single figure value, each unit has a slightly different performance across the frequency spectrum. The developer would want to select the one which performs best against the road traffic noise as measured during the noise survey. Confirmation should also be sought from the applicant to specify which through-wall vent they intend on using and provide a commentary from the acoustic consultancy that the chosen specification of vent is suitable within the overall noise scheme of noise mitigation measures. It would have to be demonstrated that these units supply sufficient ventilation to comply with the current Building Regulations. A pre-occupancy condition is recommended advising that that a report is submitted from the consultant confirming the various uprated window specifications/wall vents were provided in the relevant areas of the building. NLC Education comment that the proposed development lies within the catchment area of Ravenswood Primary and St Mary’s Primary schools in Cumbernauld. Pupils from these schools who reside in the area where the development will be situated ordinarily transfer to Cumbernauld Academy and Our Lady’s High school. NLC Education does not anticipate capacity constraints in this area and therefore does not request a Developer Contribution at this time. However, should the Page 31 of 76
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number of units within the development increase or the development not complete within 5 years NLC Education request the right to revisit the issue of developer contributions at that time. NLC Local housing strategy comment that the Council’s Affordable Housing Policy seeks provision of a proportion of affordable housing in the Cumbernauld Submarket Area. The applicant has however identified that all 44 units will be delivered for Sanctuary Scotland to utilise as social rented housing. The proposed approach therefore satisfies the affordable housing requirement for the site. This site is included within the existing Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP). NLC Roads have no objections providing comment on parking provision and concurring with the applicant’s design and access statement which sets out the rationale for the parking levels provided. The location of the site is considered as being within the town centre environment which also enables a pragmatic approach to parking numbers. This is discussed under National Planning Framework policy 13 below. NLC Roads are satisfied that it is appropriate that 100% carparking is accepted in this case. National Grid confirmed that this application site falls outside of Cadent's distribution network. Scottish Power (SP) in principle, have no objection to the proposals. However, advise that SP Distribution Plc have HV and LV underground cable in the vicinity of the proposals. SP Distribution Plc therefore reserve the right to protect and/or deviate our apparatus at the applicant’s expense. 7. Representations 7.1 Following neighbour notification procedure and advertisement in the local press, 10 letters of representation were received within the timeframe for representation. Four individual requests for a hearing were also received. The adopted hearing Protocol sets out the criteria to be used in considering requests for hearings by the Planning Sub-Committee in relation to planning applications. Whilst this is for the committee to determine it is noted that the protocol does not support a hearing in this case. 7.2 Comments received following notification are summarised as follows: Loss of amenity due to change in building design. Comment: This is discussed in section 8 of the report. Lack of parking leading to overflow to neighbouring streets Comment: This is discussed in sections 6 and 8 of the report. Permission has already been agreed - the fact that 27 trees (the majority of which, according to the tree reports, are in a healthy condition) have already been felled as felling is required to accommodate the development (which is still under a consultation period). Comment: The trees were removed immediately following the submission of the planning application and therefore without assessment. While the demolition of the building and removal of trees was not therefore subject to the support of the Planning Service it is also noted that notwithstanding, the trees on the site were not otherwise subject to protection within the planning legislation. With regards the demolition of the building this would have required a warrant approved by building standards. Reduction in road safety due to increased traffic Page 32 of 76
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Comment: NLC Roads offer no objection in this regard. This is discussed in sections 6 & 8 of the report Lack of capacity to support foul drainage arrangements. Comment: This is discussed in section 8 of the report. Loss of privacy - the living room windows at the back of our properties are the full size of the wall of the room, giving occupants of the proposed development full view of the inside of our homes. Comment: This is discussed in section 8 of the report. Development should be limited to dwellings. Comment: The Council can only consider applications as submitted and in this case, flats are being proposed. The development has been fully assessed and whilst recognising it will introduce change to the area is nevertheless an appropriate development on this site. Residents were not part of any consultation process prior to the submission of a planning application. Comment: There is no statutory consultation period for this scale of development prior to the submission of a planning application i.e. this is not a major development requiring preapplication consultation. Neighbour notification was undertaken by the Council as required by legislation This will erode privacy and lead to being overlooked and also the noise disturbance will increase, the traffic, parking and also the amenities such as water etc will struggle to cope with this extra volume. Comment: This is discussed under sections 6 and 8 of the report Overshadowing/Loss of light given that the proposed development is four stories tall, plus roof, taking it to five stories (the previous building was three stories with flat roof), and that it is one building with no spaces, our homes will be in permanent shadow. The front of our homes receives very little light due to the incline of the hill they are on and the buildings between us and the horizon, therefore, we rely on the light from the back of our homes, helped by the large windows. We will no longer have this light should the proposed development go ahead. Comment: This is discussed under section 8 of the report Trees directly outside my front door, near stairs leading to the road. I would like to object to this and ask they are positioned somewhere else. Trees at this point will not only add to ground maintenance and roof costs for my property but falling leaves will be hazardous at the stairway. This is already the case at the other stairway at the end of my row all year round. (2F Fergusson Road, Seafar.) Comment: Landscape design will be finalised by planning condition and comments taken into consideration should members be minded to approve. Not in keeping with the rest of the area. Comment: Design quality is discussed under section 8 of the report. It is too late for us to object about the removal of the trees on this ground as they are down already. Page 33 of 76
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Comment: Trees were not protected and were removed by the landowner prior to the submission of the application. Over development of this area of Seafar. Comment: The application is assessing this site with reference to Design quality which is discussed under section 8 of the report. Recent building in the Seafar area on land which has had to be re zoned for housing includes a large, sheltered housing development at the top of Lennox Road, a smaller sheltered housing complex at Hill Road, and a large tract of flats at St Mungo’s Gate. With the addition of the proposed 310 homes on the site of the former tax office, all of which are in Lennox Road or within two minutes’ walk of Lennox Road, this small area could potentially, over the last few years and within the next two years, have an influx of almost two thousand people. This does not include the proposed development at the Lennox house site. Comment: It is noted that there have been redevelopment proposals within the former hilltop area of the new town and these can bring new residents to the area. Each application is considered on its merits and against the development plan and unless material considerations indicate otherwise decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan. Lack of infrastructure - given the number of new developments in recent years, this area does not have the infrastructure to cope. Since the sheltered housing complex in Lennox Road was built, there have been constant problems with sewage flowing out of drains in the street and water pouring down the hill and pooling in front of our homes. This will be exacerbated by the addition of 44 extra homes using an already overwhelmed system. Comment: Drainage and potential flooding are discussed in section 8 of the report. Both local primary schools are small and taking into consideration the proposals for the former tax office site, it is unlikely that they would be able to accommodate everyone. Comment: NLC Education offer no objection and this is discussed in section 6 of the report. Increased noise - Given the size of the proposed development, the increase in noise levels would be significant, with 44 extra families in such a small space. The proposed car parking area is directly adjacent to the wall which marks the end of our gardens, bringing engine noise and the attendant fumes directly into our gardens. Current residents will be unable to spend time in their gardens due to the increased noise and the complete lack of privacy. Comment: Neither NLC Roads nor NLC Protective Services object to the development. This is discussed in section 6 & 8 of the report. The developers have not followed the notification requirements and have misrepresented themselves by saying that they have. Comment: The applicant is not responsible for carrying out the required notification procedure as this is undertaken by the Council. Concerns were raised via Councillor Smith and the neighbour notification letters were reissued. As such all notified residents had the opportunity to comment. As indicated above there is no requirement for any preapplication process by the applicant. Page 34 of 76
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Given, the height of the previous building, which was knocked down, this proposal is going to be overbearing. Comment: While recognising this development will result in change and the proposed building is greater in height and its orientation on the site is different to the former office block it is of acceptable design as discussed in section 8 of the report. The tranquillity of sitting in my back garden will be lost due to this huge over development, Comment: As this development is residential within an existing residential area this is considered acceptable in principle. Whilst it will result in change to the built environment the development has been carefully assessed in relation to its impacts on existing residents (loss of light, impact on privacy etc) and whilst noting that this will result in change to the local area, any impacts on residential amenity are not considered to be so significant as to merit refusal of the application. This development application seems to be compared with that in Fleming Road and thus a continuation along Lennox Road, but this plan is not similar at all. The flats there are in smaller blocks running in the opposite direction to those planned for Lennox Road with gaps between the blocks still allowing skyline view for residents from the top down to the bottom of Fleming Road which is a huge benefit as the hills beyond are really lovely. Comment: The building design and street scape is discussed in section 8 of the report. It is noted that in planning terms there is no right to a view. The impact of the building on sunlight/daylight and privacy has been carefully assessed and found to be acceptable. It is accepted that the development will result in change to the area but there are no impacts that would justify refusing planning permission for the scheme as submitted. 8. Planning Assessment 8.1 Section 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 states that planning applications are to be determined in accordance with the Development Plan unless other material considerations indicate otherwise. Upon its adoption on the 13th of February 2023, National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) became part of the statutory ‘Development Plan’. It supersedes both Scottish Planning Policy (2014) and the Clydeplan Strategic Development Plan (2017). As a result, the Development Plan in respect of this site now comprises NPF4 (2023) and The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (adopted 2022). On 8th February 2023, the Chief Planner for Scotland published Transitionary Arrangements Guidance which set out further details regarding how NPF4 should be applied. This confirmed that adopted Local Development Plans will continue to be part of the development plan. In circumstances such as North Lanarkshire’s, where the Local Development Plan has been adopted prior to publication of NPF4, legislation states that in the event of any incompatibility between a provision of NPF4 and a provision of an LDP, whichever of them is the later in date is to prevail. Accordingly, the proposed development requires to be assessed against the provisions and policies of both NPF4 and The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan. 8.2 National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) In terms of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), there are number of policies that affect the proposal, with the most notable ones being Policy 13 - Sustainable Transport, Policy 9 - Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings, Policy 14 - Design, Quality and Place and Policy 16 - Quality Homes. These policies are imparted and disseminated to a significant extent within the NLLDP policies listed below in section 8.8 onwards. Page 35 of 76
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8.3 Policy 9 supports development that will result in the sustainable reuse of brownfield land, including vacant and derelict land and buildings. As a recently demolished office block site within the General urban area the proposal is considered to comply with this policy. 8.4 Policy 14 states that development proposals should be designed to improve the quality of an area whether in urban or rural locations and regardless of scale. Proposals will be supported if the development is consistent with the six qualities of successful places as set out in Appendix D of NPF4, namely: - Healthy, Pleasant, Connected, Distinctive, Sustainable and Adaptable. It is considered that the proposal is consistent with these qualities and is of a good design and without detriment to the surrounding area, it is therefore considered to comply with this policy. 8.5 Policy 16 supports developments for new homes on land allocated for housing in the LDP. The application site is within the General urban area and the proposed development of 44 flatted units for social housing meets the terms of this policy as it helps the Council's ambition to reach its target for affordable housing within the area. It will not have a detrimental impact on the area and is compliant with the general principles of this policy. 8.6 In considering parking levels NPF4 Sustainable Transport Policy 13 e) considers that development proposals which are ambitious in terms of low/no car parking will be supported, particularly in urban locations that are well-served by sustainable transport modes and where they do not create barriers to access by disabled people. In this particular application, the applicant highlights in their supporting information that the development concurs with this policy on sustainable transport which seeks to encourage, promote, and facilitate developments that prioritise walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport for everyday travel and reduce the need to travel unsustainably. Development proposals will be supported where it can be demonstrated that the transport requirements generated have been considered in line with the sustainable travel and investment hierarchies and where appropriate, meet certain criteria. It is considered that the proximal town centre redevelopment location and projected client resident’s car ownership levels are supported by this policy. 8.7 This proposed development may be considered acceptable in sustainable travel terms in meeting the policy criteria through the following: • The site already has existing direct, easy, safe links to existing facilities at Cumbernauld Town Centre via walking, wheeling and cycling via Lennox Road. • Within Cumbernauld the train station is in a peripheral location at the edge of the town. There is however an existing bus stop immediately adjacent to the site. In addition, there are a multitude of different bus routes with stops in Cumbernauld Town Centre which is located approx. 300 metres south of the site via Lennox Road, providing greater connectivity to North Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and East Dunbartonshire. • The application is supported by Sanctuary Housing and an accompanying letter has been provided. As such the development will result in a reduced car parking provision based on the potential tenant profile as identified by Sanctuary Housing. • Supplying safe, secure, and convenient cycle parking to meet the needs of users has been provided for within the proposed development. 8.8 North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP) designates the site under Purpose of Place Policy PP3 General Urban Area which seeks to maintain and improve the level of amenity appropriate for the local context and encourage diversity in more mixed-use areas. 8.9 The above NPF 4 policies are embedded in the adopted NLLDP and, in particular, Policies PP 3, AD 3. EDQ 1 and EDQ 3 on design are discussed below. The development is therefore considered to be consistent with both NPF 4 and NLLDP Place policy. Page 36 of 76
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8.10 Policy PP3 requires such proposals to be assessed against the criteria of AD 3 (Amount of Development), EDQ 1 (Site Appraisal) and EDQ 3 (Quality of Development) which consider a range of potential impact criteria such as design, materials, and road safety and so forth. The overall provision is that proposals must integrate successfully with the surrounding area by avoiding harm to the neighbouring amenity. 8.11 It is considered that the proposed development is suitable for this location as it is utilising a site that has previously been developed and was until relatively recently used as an office building dating from the initial development of the New Town (now demolished). 8.12 The proposed flatted housing is considered to be a better, more efficient use of the land in an area of relatively high housing density. The adjacent established housing consists of four storey flats and two storey dwellings set beside the current application which consists of a single fatted block of five storeys, it is considered to be acceptable given the development’s integration and continuation of the current street scape along this section of Seafar Road. Additionally, the intervening distances from the nearest dwellinghouse (approx. 26 metres) and adjacent flatted block (approx. 24.6 metres) fall within the accepted development parameters, in that the subsequent development will not result in a significant loss of sunlight/ daylight or privacy. With regards to privacy, window to window distances from public rooms are in excess of the 18 metre minimum distance which is the accepted norm for public widows directly facing each other. The properties facing onto the site on Lennox Road have long gardens in excess of 20 metres distance to the boundary, are situated behind a 2 metre wall with resulting window to window distance varying from 40m at the closest to 44.5 metres. The properties on Fergusson Road are closer (varying from 26m to 28m distance) however these properties are orientated in a different way with only one window facing the site (kitchen window not regarded as a public room). While it is acknowledged that the character of the area will be altered and existing resident’s outlook will change (there is no right to a view in planning terms) levels of established residential amenity surrounding the site have been carefully assessed (sunlight/daylight and privacy) and will remain acceptable. Any increase in activity arising from the development e.g. additional traffic and noise associated with additional residential properties is not considered to be inappropriate in a residential area and would not justify refusing planning permission. 8.13 EDQ 3 POLICY Quality of Development This policy advises that development will only be permitted where high standards of site planning and sustainable design are achieved. Planning Applications will need to demonstrate that the proposed development takes account of the site appraisal carried out as a requirement of Policies EDQ1 and, if appropriate, EDQ2, assets protected under Policy PROT, any evaluation of design options, and achieves a high-quality development in terms of the following. a & b Establishing a clear vision for the site with design principles which lead to the creation of a distinct, successful place addressing: siting; overall layout; density; form; scale; height; massing; proportion; detailing; colour; materials Providing a safe, pleasant, inclusive, convenient and welcoming development. The applicant has set out in their design access statement on how this is to be achieved. The supporting information demonstrates that the building position will not result in a significant impact in terms of daylight and shadowing to the surrounding dwellings and flats. In terms of orientation the wider context of the residential terraced houses with a feature gable approach towards Seafar Road has been carried forward. With respect to the streetscape on the principal elevation the introduction of a further flatted block with materials of brick and cladding is consistent to the adjacent neighbouring flats as well as the nearby Sanctuary Cumbernauld housing development on Allanfauld Road continues with the accepted arrangement. The proposed development enables an acceptable degree of passive surveillance into the site and adjacent. The scale, mass, height of the development has been carefully taken into consideration to ensure that there is no impact on daylighting or overshadowing on the surrounding dwellings. The form of the gables has been Page 37 of 76
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designed to ensure that it does not affect the ground floor windows of the flatted block adjacent and ensures that the 25-degree visible sky test is met for all surrounding homes demonstrating that the proposed development will not lead to loss of light, nor will it be so overbearing as to require a redesign or refusal of planning permission. At the same time, it is acknowledged that the character of the area will alter as a result of the development and the outlook from existing properties will alter. The development is designed to accessible and be ‘barrier free’. Pedestrian accessibility will remain through the site from Lennox Road. The introduction of landscaping with the new development as well as access through the site will increase sense of place within the wider urban area. It is envisioned by the applicant that these properties can be used throughout a full life cycle with wheelchair adaptability possible should the need arise. c Moving towards a low-carbon economy, addressing, resource efficiency, Mitigation of and Adaptation for the effects of Climate Change energy and waste issues in order to create a sustainable development with a low ecological footprint. In accordance with current building standards and in the interest of energy efficiency, the development will be able to provide a variety of means to limit CO2 emissions in line with the current building regulations: The applicants supporting information confirmed that the proposals will be designed with a low carbon, fabric first approach, with the use of renewable energy and not to propose the use of gas as an energy source. The proposed development will comply with the following targets: • Section 6 (Energy) of the Scottish Building Standards - The Dwelling Emission Rate must meet or better the Section 6 Target Emission Rate with regards to carbon reduction. • Section 7 (Sustainability) of the Scottish Building Standards - All dwellings require to meet the standards set out in Sections 1-6 of the Scottish Building Standards. Detailed demonstration of meeting these targets shall be submitted within the Building Warrant application. • Aside from these measures, a variety of other features are incorporated to improve energy efficiency and to promote longer term sustainability such as; • Maximising opportunities for solar gain through orientation and site exposure • High efficiency Exhaust Air Heat Pump is proposed to generate the hot water for space heating and general use • High levels of sound insulation, both within and between dwellings • Design and construction for at least a 60-year lifespan • Design to maximise accessibility, flexibility and adaptation, with all dwellings Housing for Varying Needs compliant. • Specification of materials with low embodied energy and toxicity, using recycled/recyclable materials where possible. • Specification of local or Scottish products and materials where possible to reduce transport energy demands e) Mitigating any likely air quality, noise, or pollution impacts particularly in or adjacent to Air Quality or Noise Management Areas. In some circumstances, mitigation may not always be possible, and avoidance may be required. NLC Protective services provide comment outlined above and a planning condition is recommended covering noise mitigation measures to be undertaken in the development Page 38 of 76
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f) Ensuring that water body status is protected and, where possible, enhanced. SPG 09 (Flooding & Drainage) requires that applicable developments demonstrate any risk and means for mitigation of flooding and detail the measures for treatment of surface water through the use of SUDS principles. A drainage Assessment has been undertaken in accordance with the standing advice and requirements of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), National Planning Framework 4, North Lanarkshire Council’s planning guidance and Sewer for Scotland 4th Edition. Treatment will be provided via SUDs permeable paving for the access road and car parking. The surface runoff from the roof area, parking bays and associated footpaths will be collected by the permeable block paving that will form the bays themselves. The collected water will flow through the open grade sub-base stone before discharging to a new sewer. The open grade stone will also provide storage within the voids between the stone. The surface water be attenuated to a greenfield run-off rate of 2.67l/s via a flow control manhole with the additional storage provided by below ground crated storage systems to provide a volume of 120m3. The calculations confirm storage requirements up to the 1:200-year storm plus allowance for climate change of 40%. The new proposed foul water drainage from the new development is expected to discharge into the existing Scottish Water foul water sewer present within the site. As such, a Pre-Development Enquiry will be submitted to Scottish Water to confirm the existing system will be suitable to accept the demands of the development. On this basis it is considered that the development does not present flooding concerns and conditions are recommended to confirm the drainage proposals are installed in accordance with the plans and SUDS principles and that Scottish Water’s requirements for connection are met. The applicant advises that following their submission of a Pre-Development Enquiry (PDE) to Scottish Water they state in their letter dated 18th July 2020 (copy in Appendix ‘C’ of drainage strategy) that, ’There are no issues currently identified within our water and wastewater network that would adversely affect the demands of your development.’ They also state ‘surface water from this development will be drained to a public surface water sewer…’. The proposals are therefore considered to comply with the terms of SPG 09 and appropriate planning conditions can be applied in this respect. In considering flood risk potential for surface water reference to the SEPA Flood Map indicates the potential for local surface water flooding around the area of the proposed development site. SEPA flood mapping indicates a low to medium level of surface water flooding caused by the current condition of the site, mostly hardstanding. Any development of this site will incorporate suitable drainage to mitigate against any slight risk of flooding that currently exists. The proposal will not therefore increase the risk of surface water flooding to others, or within the site as the redevelopment of the site should resolve this matter. It is recommended that the decision contains a condition requiring surface water is treated within a sustainable urban drainage system. g) Adequate provision has been made for the development and maintenance of landscaped areas and, and for linking to and enhancing open spaces and green networks. The applicant has submitted an indicative landscape layout and a condition is recommended on the final detail should members be minded to approve. h) Historic Environmental interest or Resources, protected under the terms of the Protect Assets Policies are not relevant to this application. It is considered that the proposed buildings have considered and been designed in terms of siting, massing and finishing materials to an acceptable standard, as such, it is considered that the proposal complies with policies EDQ 1 and 3. It is also considered that the proposal by virtue of its Page 39 of 76
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design and location will not result in significant loss of residential amenity and accordingly the proposal is consistent with Policy EDQ3. 8.14 CI POLICY Contributions to Infrastructure North Lanarkshire Council will seek to secure developer contributions for new developments that, individually or cumulatively, generate a requirement for new or enhanced infrastructure or services, covering Affordable Housing in Cumbernauld Housing Sub-Market Area, and Education, Transport and Green Network Infrastructure, Amenity Space and Play across North Lanarkshire. 8.15 Given the sites constrained nature within a defined urban area every effort has been made in the proposed development to incorporate a mix of private amenity and shared, informal, and formal amenity spaces. The applicant has indicated that they would be willing to accept a financial contribution towards the delivery of additional open space if required in line with policy CI 1 Category Green Infrastructure, Amenity Space and Play. In this regard NLC Play Services has confirmed that a suitable play site at MacTaggart Road, Seafar would benefit from a commuted sum contribution (total of £11,000 based on Council policy of £250 per bedroom) and this will be secured by legal agreement if members are minded to grant planning permission. Education do not require a contribution in this instance and the development is for 44 homes for rent so the Council’s Affordable Housing Policy has been satisfied. Other material considerations There are no material considerations that would merit refusal of this application. 9. Conclusions 9.1 The proposed development is acceptable in terms of its impact upon the site and the surrounding residential area. The development would utilise the existing infrastructure, facilities, road network and provides pedestrian access throughout the site. In addition, it is considered that the proposed development would not result in an unacceptable impact on environmental assets. The building is considered to be of an accepted design and comply with the terms of the policies of the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan in that the development does not result in the significant loss of amenity but contribute to the character of the surrounding residential area without significantly diminishing road and pedestrian safety. The development could be accommodated within the site with no significant amenity issues in terms of loss of sunlight or privacy of the neighbouring dwellings. The proposed redevelopment of the site does not unduly impact on the surrounds, coupled with a scheme of landscaping would contribute to a positive visual impact on the wider area. The application has been satisfactorily progressed to the position where outstanding and final detail can be confirmed via planning conditions. The proposed development meets the criteria set out in NPF4 National Planning Framework and the development policies contained within the North Lanarkshire Local Plan. There are no material considerations that would merit refusal of this application. Accordingly, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions. Note: as indicated in para 7.1 above, four individual requests for a hearing were also received. The adopted hearing Protocol sets out the criteria to be used in considering requests for hearings by the Planning Sub- Committee in relation to planning applications. Whilst this is for the committee to determine it is noted that the protocol does not support a hearing in this case. In addition, should members be minded to grant permission, a formal decision notice shall not be issued until a legal agreement has been concluded in lieu of financial contributions towards provision of off site play provision and amenity green space. Page 40 of 76
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Planning Committee Does this report require to be approved? ☐ Yes ☒ No Ref LB Date 23/11/23 Planning Performance Framework 2022-23 From Pamela Humphries, Chief Officer (Place) E-mail bowdenl@northlan.gov.uk Telephone Lorna Bowden 07939280460 1. Background 1.1 Since 2012 each of the planning authorities across Scotland voluntarily prepares an annual Planning Performance Framework (PPF) which sets out how their service is performing. The PPF was developed by the Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) and the Scottish Government to provide a document with a range of qualitative and quantitative indicators to document planning activities which assists in the drive towards consistently high-quality planning services across the country. Executive Summary This report seeks to inform the Committee of the Scottish Government’s feedback on the performance of the Planning and Place Service for the period April 2022 to March 2023 based on the Planning Performance Framework (PPF) submitted in July 2023. The Planning Performance Framework is prepared annually, and it details the performance of the service against the Key Performance Indicators, agreed with the Scottish Government. It highlights examples of good practice by using case studies and details the on-going work being undertaken by the service to deliver continuous improvement. The report also sets out the improvements that the service is focusing on in the year 2023/24. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee consider the content of this report and endorse the actions being taken to improve performance and service delivery. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Improve economic opportunities and outcomes Ambition statement (4) Market and promote North Lanarkshire as the place to live, learn, work, invest, and visit Programme of Work Transforming Places Item 3 Page 41 of 76
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2. Report 2.1 The Planning Performance Framework is not a policy document, it provides planning authorities an opportunity to demonstrate continuous improvement, changes implemented, achievements and lessons learnt over the year. 2.2 The PPF 2022/23, was submitted to the Scottish Government in July 2023. The report sets out the achievements of the Council under four headings: • Quality of Outcomes; • Quality of Service and Engagement; • Governance; and • Culture of Continuous Improvement: 2.3 The framework was developed by the Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) to capture and highlight a balanced measurement of planning performance and to provide Ministers, Councils and the public with a better understanding of how a planning authority is performing and delivering high quality development on the ground. HOPS are seeking to have the current measures revised to ensure they stay up to date with current planning practice. At present the Scottish Government have only agreed to minor changes as it is their intention, under the terms of section 251B of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, to introduce a National Planning Improvement Co-ordinator (NPIC) whose role it will be to monitor the performance of all planning authorities, however this post was only filled in September 2023 and the NPIC has not yet defined how good planning practice and performance will be measured moving forward. 2.4 The case studies in the 2022/23 report focused on a range of topics: • Showing how the Planning and Place service, working with Transport and Infrastructure, has engaged with developers through the pre-application application process to streamline the consents process, and this is now being used as a template for the development of the Invest NL Programme of Work. • Setting out how we have developed our approach to delivering an Open Space Strategy that is a new requirement on Planning Authorities under the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. • Updating progress with the redevelopment of Ravenscraig which features as an on- going case study in our PPFs. • The replacement developments for the multi-storey flats in Cumbernauld, which is being undertaken by Sanctuary Homes, where the Service has worked in partnership to facilitate delivery of the replacement flats at Burns Road. This is a site where physical constraints made development challenging and where we consider the resulting development to be making a valuable contribution to the existing town. • Our final case study looked at changes that we have made to our Planning Support Team to focus on workforce development to ensure increased resilience and to provide an enhanced variety of workload and to free up the planning staff to focus on more technical tasks. This has made a significant contribution to the improved performance of the services KPIs. Page 42 of 76
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Feedback from Scottish Government 2.5 In 2022-23, for the 13 relevant performance markers, the Council received ten green markers and two ambers in the feedback from the Scottish Government. 2.6 The Service received a green marker for our performance on decision making, where it is expected that planning authorities will show continuous reduction in the average timescales for all development categories. 2.7 In 2022-23 for Major Applications our average timescale was much improved on 2021- 22 (down from 37.2 weeks to 19.4 weeks), we remain faster than the Scottish average which was 39.5 weeks. 2.8 For Local (Non-Householder) Applications our average timescale was faster than in 2021-22 (down from 11.8 weeks to 8.5 weeks), and faster than the Scottish average of 14.4 weeks and within the statutory timescale. 2.9 Our timescale for Householder applications was faster than in 2021-22 (down to 6.6 weeks from 9.0 weeks), faster than the Scottish average of 8.9 weeks and also within the statutory timescale. 2.10 One amber marker received was in relation to dealing with stalled sites/legacy cases because, although we have introduced procedures for dealing with these and the Scottish Government acknowledges that there has been a decrease in total 56 to 48, with 33 cases being cleared during the reporting period, this number is still considered to be large. 2.11 The second amber marker related to the timescale for applications with legal agreements, where the aim is to reduce the number that take more than 6 months after resolution to grant. Our average period has increased 55.9 weeks (from 31.7 weeks in 2021-22) and is still slower than the Scottish average of 41.1 weeks. Planning Performance Framework: Service Improvement Actions 2.12 The performance report for 2022-23 is generally positive and reflects the hard work of the staff to adopt new procedures and adopt changes to the IT systems to enable them to work more efficiently. However, these good results were largely achieved before the introduction of National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023. This has added additional layers of complexity to the development management process and whilst staff adjust to the new requirements and undertake training to learn new skills they now need to carry out the assessment of planning applications there is potential for performance to drop. We will continue to develop our processes to make the work as efficient as possible. Our approach remains to work with developers where possible to make their proposals acceptable, rather than recommending them for refusal based on initial submissions. This can of course result in longer timescales for determination but needs to be balanced against being able to successfully deliver good quality development, often on challenging sites. 2.13 During the current year (2023/24) the main areas of service improvement that we are focusing on are: Review: • Review our staff structure and processes in relation to the North Lanarkshire Programme of Work for Transforming Places and Invest in NL to ensure we are Page 43 of 76
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able to meet future challenges and effectively support delivery of investment to meet our economic regeneration priorities. • Review our approach to dealing with Planning enforcement complaints, including opportunities for more effective collaboration with other council services. • Establish through peer review alternative systems and processes available to streamline and improve the process for dealing with Section 69 and Section 75s Develop: • Develop a comprehensive suite of data and define data governance that will support development of Local Development Plan 2 • Draft Participation and Engagement Strategy for Local Development Plan 2 including initial programme for key stakeholder discussion on Local Development Plan 2. Implement: • Enhance our current IT workflow system to include new pre-application enquiries to achieve consistency in the pre-application process. • Further development of our IT workflow system to automate the exchange of information within the team for the new appeals process. Continue to: • Address succession planning through recruitment and staff development. • Seek opportunities for peer group and partnership working to identify service improvements. • Engage with local communities on planning matters. 3. Measures of success 3.1 The measures of success are not only in relation to the key performance indicators. set out in this report and in Appendix 1, but are also more qualitative in terms of ensuring that the Planning service, through its engagement with applicants and other stakeholders, contributes to the delivery of good quality development in the right locations that contribute to the council’s objectives of ensuring community wellbeing and creating a more prosperous place for our residents. 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 The Planning Performance Framework 2022/23 can be found here: North Lanarkshire Council Planning Performance Framework 2022-2023 4.2 The Scottish Government’s feedback on the PPF 2022/23 is attached as Appendix 1 Pamela Humphries Chief Officer (Place) Page 44 of 76
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5. Impacts 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality- and-fairer-scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts been discussed and agreed with Finance? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☒ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts been discussed and agreed with People Resources? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☒ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Page 45 of 76
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Where the impact identifies a requirement for significant technology change, has an assessment been carried out (or is scheduled to be carried out) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? 5.10 Armed Forces Covenant Duty Does the report require to take due regard of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty (i.e. does it relate to healthcare, housing, or education services for in-Service or ex- Service personnel, or their families, or widow(er)s)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the provision which has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the particular needs of the Armed Forces community to make sure that they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public services. 5.11 Children’s rights and wellbeing impact Does the report contain any information regarding any council activity, service delivery, policy, or plan that has an impact on children and young people up to the age of 18, or on a specific group of these? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact and the provision that has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the relevant Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). If Yes, has a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) been carried out? Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 46 of 76
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Appendix 1 PERFORMANCE MARKERS REPORT 2022-23 Name of planning authority: North Lanarkshire Council The High Level Group on Performance agreed a set of performance markers. We have assessed your report against those markers to give an indication of priority areas for improvement action. The high level group will monitor and evaluate how the key markers have been reported and the value which they have added. The Red, Amber, Green ratings are based on the evidence provided within the PPF reports. Where no information or insufficient evidence has been provided, a ‘red’ marking has been allocated. No. Performance Marker RAG rating Comments 1 Decision-making: continuous reduction of average timescales for all development categories [Q1 - Q4] Green Major Applications Your average timescale is 19.4 weeks which is faster than the previous year and faster than the Scottish average of 39.5 weeks. RAG = Green Local (Non-Householder) Applications Your average timescale is 8.5 weeks which is faster than the previous year and faster than the Scottish average of 14.4 weeks and within the statuory timescale. RAG = Green Householder Applications Your average timescale is 6.6 weeks which is faster than the previous year and faster than the Scottish average of 8.9 weeks and also within the statuory timescale. RAG = Green Overall RAG = Green 2 Processing agreements: • offer to all prospective applicants for major development planning applications; and • availability publicised on website Green You continue to offer processing agreements for all major applications and most local development applications. RAG = Green You advertise processing agreements on your website and have also integrated a new internal process which provides a consistent approach when negotiating processing agreements. RAG = Green Overall RAG = Green 3 Early collaboration with applicants and consultees • availability and promotion of pre-application discussions for all prospective applications; and • clear and proportionate requests for supporting information Green You continue to offer pre-application discussions for all prospective applications and have recently introduced a new fee structure which helps provide a timely service to all customers. RAG = Green You note that your supplementary guidance is important in ensuring you provide appropriate requests for information and also ensure consistent applications are submitted by all applicants. RAG = Green Overall RAG = Green Page 47 of 76
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4 Legal agreements: conclude (or reconsider) applications after resolving to grant permission reducing number of live applications more than 6 months after resolution to grant (from last reporting period) Amber Your average timescale for applications with legal agreements is 55.9 weeks which is faster than the previous reporting period but still slower than the Scottish average of 41.1 weeks. You have protocols in place which set out how you manage delays with legal agreement applications. 5 Enforcement charter updated / re- published within last 2 years Green Your enforcement charter was updated in February 2022 which is within the last 2 years. 6 Continuous improvement: • progress ambitious and relevant service improvement commitments identified through PPF report Green You have completed 12 out of 16 improvement commitments. You have outlined 14 improvement commitments for the coming year, with 4 commitments carried over from the previous year. 7 Local development plan less than 5 years since adoption Green Your LDP was adopted in July 2022 which is within 5 years since adoption. 8 Development plan scheme – next LDP: • project planned and expected to be delivered to planned timescale Green As your LDP was recently adopted you have only just commenced the process to prepare your next LDP and therefore no indicative timescales have been provided yet. 9 & 10 LDP Engagement: • stakeholders including Elected Members, industry, agencies, the public and Scottish Government are engaged appropriately through all key stages of development plan N/A You have not carried out any early engagement on your new LDP as your current LDP was recently adopted. 11 Policy Advice • production of relevant and up-to date policy advice Green You have provided a range of examples in Part 1 of your PPF report of producing relevant policy advice, including progressing work on new supplementary planning guidance for Affordable Housing and Noise. 12 Corporate working across services to improve outputs and services for customer benefit (for example: protocols; joined-up services; single contact arrangements; joint pre-application advice) Green You have highlighted how you work with other services within the authority including housing, the GIS team and other collegues in building standards and pollution control. You have also explained how your planning team now sits in a wider service sector called Place and this forms part of an overall Enterprise and Communities Service. 13 Sharing good practice, skills and knowledge between authorities Green You engage in sharing good practice through various means, including discussions on the direction and scope of the Regional Spatial Strategy as well as various steering groups within HOPS. 14 Stalled sites / legacy cases: conclusion or withdrawal of old planning applications and reducing number of live applications more than one year old Amber You have cleared 33 cases during the reporting period. The number of cases remaining has decreased from 56 to 48 however there is still a large number of cases reaching legacy status. 15 Developer contributions: clear and proportionate expectations • set out in development plan (and/or emerging plan); and • in pre-application discussions Green You cover developer contributions in your LDP and have strengthened your policy guidance relating to developer contributions on education and affordable housing. RAG = Green You discuss developer contributions at an early stage during pre-application discussions. It is also noted that you have recently changed to a standardised approach on developer contributions for education and affordable housing. RAG = Green Overall RAG = Green Page 48 of 76
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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Performance against Key Markers Marker 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23 1 Decision making timescales 2 Processing agreements 3 Early collaboration 4 Legal agreements 5 Enforcement charter 6 Continuous improvement 7 Local development plan 8 Development plan scheme 9 & 10 LDP Early Engagement N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 11 Regular and proportionate advice to support applications 12 Corporate working across services 13 Sharing good practice, skills and knowledge 14 Stalled sites/legacy cases 15 Developer contributions Overall Markings (total numbers for red, amber and green) 2012-13 6 4 3 2013-14 0 4 9 2014-15 0 4 11 2015-16 0 6 7 2016-17 1 4 8 2017-18 1 4 8 2018-19 2 4 7 2019-20 1 5 7 2020-21 3 3 7 2021-22 2 1 10 2022-23 0 2 11 Decision Making Timescales (weeks) 12- 13 13- 14 14- 15 15- 16 16- 17 17- 18 18- 19 19- 20 20- 21 21- 22 22- 23 2022-23 Scottish Average Major Development 21.0 19.2 21.2 24.3 29 14.9 17 20.7 28.7 37.2 19.4 39.5 Local (Non- Householder) Development 15.3 9.7 11.3 11.7 10.5 7.8 9.3 10.9 13.9 11.2 8.5 14.4 Householder Development 9.1 7.3 7.5 8.1 7.2 6.3 7.1 8.0 10.1 9.0 6.6 8.9 Page 49 of 76
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Planning Committee Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref GL Date 23/11/23 North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 – Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement 2023 From Pamela Humphries, Chief Officer (Place) E-mail laingg@northlan.gov.uk Telephone Gordon Laing, 07970018874 1. Background Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement 1.1 The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP) was Adopted in July 2022. The NLLDP sets out where development should and should not happen by guiding the future use of land at a local level. It is also a key consideration in the decision-making on planning applications. 1.2 There have been recent changes to the planning system in Scotland, led by the passing of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 which sets out the future structure of the Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to update the Committee on the outcome of the public consultation on the draft Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement (DPS) and to seek approval of the finalised document. The report outlines a summary of the survey responses received in relation to the draft DPS consultation, our assessment and response to the points raised by contributors and recommended changes. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 1) Agree the finalised Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement for 2023. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority All priorities Ambition Statement All ambition statements Programme of Work All Programmes of Work Item 4 Page 51 of 76
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modernised planning system, including changes to the arrangements for the preparation of development plans. Subsequent secondary legislation The Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 and Local Development Planning Guidance came into force in May 2023. 1.3 The DPS (including Participation Statement) is an important communication tool which outlines the Council’s programme for preparing and reviewing the next North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP2) and when, how and with whom consultation will take place. The latter section is known as the Participation Statement, although this forms part of the same document (the DPS) the Council is now required to seek the views of and have regard to any views expressed by the public at large as to the content of the Participation Statement. 1.4 The final DPS includes: • proposed timetabling, including timings for various key stages of NLLDP2 preparation, to be specified by the proposed year and financial quarter. Key stages to be covered are: publication of the Evidence Report; publication of the Proposed Plan; submission of the Proposed Plan to the Scottish Ministers; and expected adoption of NLLDP2. • details of what is involved in each stage; and • a Participation Statement, outlining when consultation is likely to take place, with whom and its likely form, including the steps to be taken to involve the public. 1.5 The DPS sets out a timetable which anticipates that NLLDP2 will be on track for Adoption in advance of the Regulations and Guidance target of May 2028. Public Consultation 1.6 A six-week public consultation was undertaken between 1st September and 13th October on the draft Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement. The document was available to view at the Civic Centre and all public libraries within North Lanarkshire, the consultation was advertised in all the local newspapers, publicised on the Council’s social media platforms and a short consultation survey was accessible through the Council’s live consultations page via the Council website. The consultation survey was widely circulated among Community Councils and other community groups, key and harder to reach groups, community planning, community boards, key agencies, infrastructure providers, developers and was also distributed to those registered for planning updates via GovDelivery. 2. Report Public Consultation Responses 2.1 A total of 163 responses to the consultation were received (161 directly responded using the online survey form and 2 were submitted separately via email). 2.2 The responses to the 4 questions asked outline the most preferred methods selected for keeping people up to date, engagement and participation. In summary, the results show: • A total of 163 responses to the consultation were received (161 by form + 2 by e-mail). • The majority of respondents identified themselves as members of the public, there were also responses from community groups, local/national organisations, business owners, land owners and developers/builders. Page 52 of 76
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• More than half of the respondents had not been involved in the last Local Development Plan. • Email, social media and the Council’s website were the most preferred overall options for methods for publicising, encouraging people to engage and get involved in the process. • Additionally, online workshops/meetings, in-person workshops/meetings and drop-in sessions were popular. • When broken down by type of stakeholder, the preferred methods mentioned above were not significantly different. These are methods which were proposed within the draft Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement. • 31 additional ‘open’ comments were received on the Draft Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement (Question 4). 2.3 Question 4 in the survey allowed for additional comments to be made, of which we received 31 responses. A summary of comments received included: • Keenness to participate and work with the Council in preparing the new Local Development Plan and seeking involvement at key stages. • Support for ‘Call for Ideas’ in the timetable, although requests for this to happen at an earlier stage in the process. • Comments regarding housing land calculations. • Suggestion for adoption of the new Local Development Plan to be timetabled in earlier. • Suggestion of an online platform for participation and engagement. • Comments regarding the length of document, use of plain English, levels of publicisation. • Addition of ‘older people’ to key groups. 2.4 As a result of responses received and further engagement undertaken, amendments made to the DPS (Appendix 1: Final Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement 2023) include: • Highlighting further key groups to be consulted including older people, disabled persons/groups and Gypsies and Travellers. • Link diagram identifying the range of stakeholders (figure 4 of the DPS) directly to the word ‘stakeholders’ in the ‘Participation Table’ at the stage of preparing the Evidence Report. • The consideration of online platforms as a possible method when engaging and allowing people to participate. • Inclusion of joint working with South Lanarkshire Council to engage with stakeholders where considered appropriate. • Minor amendments were made to reflect the Councils most up to date position regarding recently adopted Supplementary Guidance. 2.5 Specific comments received relating to housing land calculations and ‘call for ideas’. It is considered that it will be appropriate to address these at future stages of the LDP process as outlined in Guidance issued by the Scottish Government. Next Steps 2.6 Following approval of the finalised Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement for 2023, final formatting of the document will take place and thereafter it Page 53 of 76
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will be submitted to the Scottish Ministers, published online and a copy placed in all North Lanarkshire public libraries. 3. Measures of success 3.1 A consultation document which is adapted to engage with stakeholders in the most suitable way and used to ensure an effective consultation strategy has been implemented. Implementation of a statutory function, as required by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 Appendix 1 – Final Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement 2023 Pamela Humphries Chief Officer (Place) Page 54 of 76
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5. Impacts 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? The appropriate assessments will be carried out on receipt of approval and the forma start of the preparation of the new LDP. If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality- and-fairer-scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☒ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts been discussed and agreed with Finance? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts been discussed and agreed with People Resources? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 55 of 76
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5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for significant technology change, has an assessment been carried out (or is scheduled to be carried out) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? The DPS to which this report refers sets out the communication and engagement details for the LDP- which will be co-ordinated with the Corporate Communication and Communities teams within the council 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? 5.10 Armed Forces Covenant Duty Does the report require to take due regard of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty (i.e. does it relate to healthcare, housing, or education services for in-Service or ex- Service personnel, or their families, or widow(er)s)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the provision which has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the particular needs of the Armed Forces community to make sure that they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public services. 5.11 Children’s rights and wellbeing impact Does the report contain any information regarding any council activity, service delivery, policy, or plan that has an impact on children and young people up to the age of 18, or on a specific group of these? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact and the provision that has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the relevant Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). If Yes, has a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) been carried out? Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 56 of 76
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Appendix 1 North Lanarkshire Council Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement 2023 Enterprise & Communities Page 57 of 76
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1 Section1: Development Plan Scheme 1 What is a Development Plan Scheme (DPS)? A Development Plan Scheme (DPS) is an important communication tool which sets out the programme for the preparation of our next Plan - North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 (NLLDP2) – and lets stakeholders know when and how they can get involved in the plan and keep informed of progress. This is reviewed and updated annually and is available to view on the council’s website. The second part of this document also sets out a Participation Statement, outlining how, when and with whom the council intends to engage and consult on NLLDP2. 2 The Statutory Development Plan for North Lanarkshire The Development Plan sets out where development should and should not happen by guiding the future use of land at a local, regional and national level. These plans are a key consideration in the decision-making on planning applications. Development planning in Scotland is undergoing significant change. Previously, the development plan consisted of the Strategic Development Plan (Clydeplan Strategic Development Plan) and the Local (Development) Plan (North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2012) as well as a suite of Supplementary Planning Guidance notes. Changes introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 statutory Development Plan now consists of the National Planning Framework (NPF4) and the Local Development Plan (NLLDP) as demonstrated in figure 1. Figure 1. Statutory Development Plan/Related Plans (Local Development Planning Guidance, The Scottish Government) Page 58 of 76
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2 3 Existing Local Development Plan The council adopted the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (NLLDP) in July 2022, replacing the North Lanarkshire Local Plan 2012. It contains a spatial strategy, proposals map, action programme for identified developments and schedule of the local authority’s land interests affected by Plan policies or proposals. It focuses on specific proposals for the period of 10 years from adoption. NLLDP is integrated with Council and Partner statutory plans and strategies affecting the development of land. The plan also identifies Supplementary Guidance (SG) to complement existing policy within NLLDP and provide further guidance on specific topic matters. Planning and Noise SG and Affordable Housing SG have been adopted by the council and Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Antonine Wall) World Heritage Site SG has been approved and awaits formal adoption through the relevant process. Education Contributions SG is currently being prepared by the council. 4 New Local Development Plan & Changes The new development planning system has introduced a new process for the preparation of LDPs. The Local Development Planning Guidance 2023 outlines 3 key parts to the Local Development Plan process (also shown in figure 2 from the guidance) – Evidence Gathering of data and information to inform the plan followed by a Gate Check by the Scottish Government, Plan preparation including production of a Proposed Plan and its Examination, followed by; Delivery including subsequent adoption of the plan and a Delivery Programme as well as ongoing monitoring. Figure 2. LDP Process – Overview (Fig.4 of Local Development Planning Guidance, Scottish Government) In addition, preparation of Local Place Plans, Strategic Environmental Assessment and other Appraisals/Assessments are also important statutory elements of an LDP. The requirement for the preparation of strategic development plans (SDPs) is removed and instead introduces the requirement for planning authorities, working alone, or in partnership with two or more planning authorities to form strategic partnerships, to prepare and adopt a Regional Spatial Strategy. A planning authority must adopt a Regional Spatial Strategy as soon as practicable after this part of the Act comes into force and the Government has the power to direct planning authorities to prepare and adopt such strategies. Regional Spatial Strategies will inform the NPF and Local Development Plans. The NPF and Local Development Plans are to be prepared at least every 10 years rather than every 5 years. Page 59 of 76
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3 A further significant change is the introduction of the right for communities to come together and prepare Local Place Plans (LPPs). Before preparing a Local Development Plan, a Planning Authority must invite local communities in their district to prepare LPPs, stating the date by which they must be prepared and details of the assistance available for local communities to prepare LPPs. In preparing its LDP the planning authority must have regard to LPPs. Other changes introduced by the Act includes requirements for Development Plans for the carrying out of Play Sufficiency Assessments and preparation of Open Space Strategies to inform the LDP. 5 North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 Following adoption of the current NLLDP in 2022, preparation is now underway for NLLDP2. The table below (Table 1: NLLDP2 Indicative Timetable) outlines the proposed key stages alongside estimated timeframes for completion of each stage and what is required at each stage. It should be noted that the Gate Check and Examination process and time to complete each of these are outwith the council’s control. Annual DPS updates will reflect any impact of these stages as they are completed. The stages outlined in Table 1 are those which are identified in the Scottish Government’s Local Development Planning Guidance. Technical Reports & Impact Assessments As part of the Evidence Report and its preparation, a wide range of topics will be covered. This will include preparing a number of technical reports to support the evidence base. This list of reports may include, but is not limited to: SEA Scoping Report Housing Infrastructure & Services Capacity Transport Appraisal Play Sufficiency Assessment Additional assessments will also be undertaken to support the NLLDP2 preparation. These will help to inform and be informed by the plan whilst under preparation and includes: Strategic Environmental Assessment; Equalities Impact Assessment; Public Sector Equality Duty Assessment; Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment; and Habitats Regulations Appraisal Table 1 below includes details of estimated timings for the SEA and additional assessments. In preparing the LDP the council will also have regard to the following plans and strategies: - the national waste management plan - the national marine plan - any regional marine plan - any river basin management plan - any flood risk management plan - any local flood risk management plan - any regional transport strategy - any local transport strategy - any local housing strategy - any open space strategy; Page 60 of 76
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4 Table 1: NLLDP2 Indicative Timetable (stages as outlined in Local Development Planning Guidance) Stage 1 - Evidence Gathering Timetable* SEA Other Assessments Early Preparation Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement preparation and adoption Invitation to local communities to prepare LPPs Start Quarter 2 2023 (July-Sept 2023) Evidence Report Gather and collate appropriate evidence Seek views of key agencies, children and young people, and the public at large in the preparation of the Evidence Report. Prepare Evidence Report Approval of Evidence Report by full Council Submission to the Scottish Ministers Quarter 1 2023 (April- June 2023) – Quarter 4 2024 (Jan-Mar 2025) Scoping workshop. Collect Environmental Baseline. Prepare Scoping Report. Submit Scoping Report to Consultation Authorities. Gate Check Scottish Ministers appoint person to assess Evidence Report. Gate Check of Evidence Report Requests for further information and / or hearings (where appropriate) If evidence considered sufficient, appointed person informs planning authority and Scottish Ministers If evidence not sufficient, appointed person prepares “assessment report” Quarter 4 2024 (Jan-Mar 2025) – Quarter 1 2025 (April-June 2025) Page 61 of 76
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5 Stage 2 - Plan Preparation Timetable* SEA Other Assessments Informing the Proposed Plan Develop spatial strategy incorporating an infrastructure first approach and considering NPF4 spatial principles Early engagement (call for ideas) Site assessment Start Quarter 1 2025 (April-June 2025) Identification and assessment of reasonable alternatives Site assessment Undertake transport appraisal Proposed Plan (Drafting) Preparation of Proposed Plan, including Spatial Strategy Delivery Programme: - Consult with key agencies, the Scottish Ministers and anyone named in the Programme during preparation - Approved by full Council before publication Proposed Plan approved by full Council. Start Quarter 1 2025 (April-June 2025) Assess any local policies. Prepare Environmental Report. Prepare required Assessments (as outlined above in section 5) Publication/Consultation Publish Proposed Plan, Evidence Report and Delivery Programme together. Consultation: - 12 weeks statutory minimum - consult with key agencies and Scottish Ministers - consult with Central Scotland Green Network Partnership (where appropriate) Quarter 1 2026 (April-June 2026) Consultation on Environmental Report alongside Proposed Plan. Publish transport appraisal and required Assessments. Page 62 of 76
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6 Modification Modification of Proposed Plan (where appropriate) and preparation of Modification Report TBC if required Quarter 2 2026 (July-Sept 2026) - Quarter 4 2026 (Jan-Mar 2027) Revise Environmental Report to reflect modifications and undertake further consultation, if required. Revisit and update assessments as appropriate. Examination Publish Proposed Plan and Modification Report (where appropriate) Preparation of summary of Unresolved Issues (Schedule 3) Where unresolved representations, appointment of person to examine plan Examination of Proposed Plan Preparation of Examination Report and Recommendations Modification of LDP as necessary Quarter 1 2027 (April-June 2027) – Quarter 2 2027 (July-Sept) 2027 Amend Environmental Report as required following Examination. Submit amended Environmental Report to the Scottish Ministers. Page 63 of 76
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7 Stage 3 - Delivery Timetable* SEA Other assessments Adoption/Publication Adoption of LDP by planning authority. Publish LDP Publish Report on Modifications or ‘Recommended Modifications Statement’ (where applicable) Adopt and publish Delivery Programme within 3 months of LDP being constituted Quarter 3 2027 (Oct-Dec) – Quarter 4 2027 (Jan-Mar 2028) Prepare Post Adoption Statement. Publish Post Adoption Statement Monitoring & Delivery LDP kept under review – monitor changes in characteristics, monitor impact of policies / proposals. Delivery Programme: - kept under review and updated at least every 2 years, or if the Scottish Ministers direct the authority to update it Housing Land Audit: - prepared annually by each planning authority Quarter 1 2028 (April-June 2028) – ongoing Monitoring * References to a “quarter” are to a quarter of the financial year (April- March) and means a period of three months ending at the end of June (“quarter 1”), at the end of September (“quarter 2”), at the end of December (“quarter 3”) or at the end of March (“quarter 4”) (The Town and Country Planning (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023) 6 Timetable changes The previous DPS was prepared in 2022. During this time, the Local (Development Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 and subsequent Local Development Planning Guidance 2023 came into force. The content of both has allowed for this DPS to be more focused in terms of timescales and more clearly identify the expectations for the preparation of NLLDP2. As a result of this, the proposed timetable within DPS 2022 has changed to that of the proposed timetable of the draft DPS 2023, with the overall timescale for adoption of NLLDP2 moving back a year to 2028. This is within the target date of within 5 years of the Regulations coming into force (May 2028), as outlined in the Local Development Planning Guidance. Page 64 of 76
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8 Section 2: Participation Statement 1 What is a Participation Statement? Stakeholders, including the wider public, have an important role in shaping their Plan and their views are an important aspect in the preparation of the plan. This section will outline when consultation is likely to take place, who we propose to engage with and how we propose to undertake it. 2 Our consultation aims The North Lanarkshire Framework for Engagement reflects a commitment to working with communities across a range of engagement opportunities and approaches. The updated National Standards for Community Engagement reflect the developing policy and legislative context for community empowerment in Scotland. This includes 7 Standards, outlined in figure 3 as Inclusion; Support; Planning; Working Together; Methods; Communication; and Impact. These standards can be used for community engagement to develop a working relationship between the council and community organisations to achieve positive outcomes. Our overall approach to engagement will be shaped by these standards and we will strive to ensure that we work with all of our stakeholders to engage in the most suitable way. This Participation Statement identifies the key stages where we will undertake consultation in the preparation of NLLDP2. At times there may also be other significant consultations underway by other organisations or other departments within the council. We will aim to take account of these where possible to reduce consultation fatigue where the targeted stakeholders would result in a similar audience to that of the NLLDP2 consultations. Figure 3. National Standards for Community Engagement – 7 Standards Page 65 of 76
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9 3 Who can participate? The council will aim to involve a wide range of stakeholders in the preparation of NLLDP2. Figure 4 identifies a range of stakeholders who we will aim to engage with and involve in the preparation of the plan. This is not exhaustive and we are keen to involve anyone who has in interest in the plan. 4 When and how will we participate with you? In Table 2 below we have identified the key consultation stages, when we will expect them to happen and who we wish to target. We have also indicated possible engagement methods, however, we would like you to engage with us by telling us how you would prefer to be consulted by the council so that we can engage with you in the most effective way. As the council progresses through the first stage of NLLDP2 preparation the consultation methods for publicity and engagement will develop and evolve depending on the nature of topics which require to be explored and the preferred methods and resources available for doing so. Figure 4: LDP stakeholders Communities/ community councils Key groups e.g. Children & Young People National/ regional agencies & other organisations KayAgencies LDP Stakeholders NLCinternal services Businesses/ Investors Infrastructure/ Service Providers Landowners/ Land Managers& Developers Page 66 of 76
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Table 2: Participation Table LDP Stage 1 – Evidence Gathering Key Consultation Stage (When) (For specific timescales see Table 1: NLLDP2 Indicative Timetable above) Consultation Type & Purpose Consultees & proposed engagement methods (How and with whom) Preparing Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement Inform and involve all stakeholders by seeking and having regard to views on the Participation Statement. Inform stakeholders that preparation for NLLDP2 is underway. Consideration of online platforms/hub for holding information in an easily accessible location for engagement and participation throughout all stages of NLLDP2. • Consult stakeholders via council social media platforms, council website and email contacts on how to involve them. • Consultation with community boards. • Issue request for those interested to register for updates via GovDelivery. • Provide dedicated webpage for consultation responses and further LDP information. • Finalise Development Plan Scheme & Participation Statement and publish online and hard copies in libraries. Inviting communities to prepare a Local Place Plan Inform/involve community bodies by inviting to prepare a local place plan as a means of involvement in the preparation of the Local Development Plan. • Issue invitations to prepare Local Place Plans to community councils and Community Bodies. • Provide information and contacts for communities on a dedicated Local Place Plans webpage and publicise. Preparing the evidence report Undertake early and proactive engagement with stakeholders as outlined in figure 4 (LDP Stakeholders) on page 9 to ensure collaborative and transparent evidence gathering in the preparation of the Evidence Report. Seek views of key agencies, key groups (such as children and young people, older people, Gypsies and Travellers, disabled persons/groups) and the public at large in the preparation of the Evidence Report. • Consult and update stakeholders via council social media platforms, council website and email contacts. • Internal council services and elected member engagement to gather views/issues and available data and information via workshops and meetings. • Engage with key agencies, organisations, and other stakeholders to agree and gather key evidence. Possible meetings and/or workshops 10 Page 67 of 76
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online or in-person. Grouping of particular topics may be helpful. • Engage with community boards, community councils and community groups to include their views about local places and assist aligning LDP/ LPP engagement. Use of online platforms and meetings/workshops as required alongside possible use of toolkits (such as Place Standard) to assist conversations and record information about local areas when consulting. • Target specific key groups (including children and young people, older people, Gypsies and Travellers, disabled persons/groups) to update on process and preparation of new LDP and capture views. Use of online platforms and meetings/workshops where required alongside possible use of toolkits (such as Place Standard) to assist conversations and record information about local areas when consulting. • Joint working with South Lanarkshire Council to reduce consultation fatigue and share resources and best practice. • Present to Developer Forum to update and raise awareness of the process. • Use social media and council’s website to publicise and update on progress and provide key documents/ information. Email to those registered for updates via GovDelivery. Page 68 of 76
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Gate Check 11 Submit Evidence Report for gate check process. The appointed person leading the gate check may consult with certain stakeholders either in writing or through a hearing (this is only a consult where necessary stage). No consultation by the council at this stage though submission of the Evidence Report and outcome of the gate check will be publicised online using the webpage, social media and an update emailed out to participants. Publish Evidence Report online. The council will also take the opportunity to review the consultation and engagement methods used with a view to improve and adapt these where necessary for the next stage of NLLDP2 preparation and consultation. Page 69 of 76
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12 LDP Stage 2 – Plan Preparation Key Consultation Stage & Quarter (When) Consultation Type & Purpose Consultees & proposed engagement methods (How and with whom) Preparing the Proposed Local Development Plan Develop a spatial strategy building on the Evidence Report and undertake a Call for Ideas with all stakeholders to identify ideas and sites for consideration for the Proposed Plan. • Consult and update stakeholders via council social media platforms, council website and email contacts • Issue a call for ideas to stakeholders, to include an online consultation for identifying ideas/sites and submitting relevant context. • Engage with internal services, members and external stakeholders including those that are statutory and identified as key groups using workshops/meetings and online/digital resources. • Promote/facilitate the participation of young people including schools, youth councils and youth parliament representatives. Consulting on the Proposed Local Development Plan Publish the Proposed Plan (as well as Delivery Programme) and seek formal consultation responses. • Consult and update stakeholders via council social media platforms, council website and email contacts • Consult for a minimum of 12 weeks on the Proposed Plan, proposed Delivery Programme and Environmental Report. • Publish accompanying assessments including Equalities Impact Assessment, Public Sector Equality Page 70 of 76
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13 Duty Assessment, Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment, Strategic Environmental Assessment; and Habitats Regulations Appraisal. • Inform and consult with stakeholders and communities on the proposed plan allowing them to respond to the content of the plan. Possible events/meetings to publicise and present the proposed plan. • Undertake neighbour notification of sites proposed for development. • Consult with Key Agencies and the Scottish Ministers. • Consult directly with Central Scotland Green Network Partnership (aims currently being delivered by Green Action Trust). • Publish in local newspaper and online. Copies available in a planning authority office and public libraries in NLC. Modifying the Proposed Local Development Plan and Examination Following the consultation period, modifications can be made to the Proposed Plan. This can take account of: • representations made; • any matters arising from consultation with key agencies and the Scottish Ministers; and • any minor drafting or technical matters. • Issue an update on plan progress to all stakeholders and publish any Modification Report. • Advertise upcoming Examination in a local newspaper and public libraries and notify anyone who made representations during the formal consultation on the Proposed Plan. • The form of the Examination is at the discretion of the appointed person, for example it may be in public, a hearing or written submissions. Page 71 of 76
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14 LDP Stage 3 – Delivery (of the Plan) Key Consultation Stage & Quarter (When) Consultation Type & Purpose Consultees & proposed engagement methods (How and with whom) Adopting the Local Development Plan Inform people that the Local Development Plan has been adopted. Following adoption of NLLDP2: • send two copies to the Scottish Ministers; • publish it; • place a copy in any local public libraries; • notify anybody who commented on the Proposed Plan; and • place an advert in a local newspaper • Publish notification of Delivery Programme and make copies available (within 3 months of NLLDP2 adoption). Page 72 of 76
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15 Open drop-in or specific stakeholder events may be a method of engaging with the general public or targeted groups A more specific or targeted approach may be required for certain harder to reach groups 5 How would you prefer to be contacted and involved? Table 2 above includes various proposed methods of engagement and publicising. Figure 5 pulls together a list of these suggested methods that we may use to keep you up to date and to consult with you on the preparation of NLLDP2. This is not exhaustive and whilst they are our suggested methods, we welcome feedback how best to engage with you during the preparation of NLLDP2. We will aim to ensure that we will publicise key stages of NLLDP2 preparation as widely as possible, thereby informing the public at large of key consultation stages to be able to have views on and input to the Plan. Resources may also influence both input to the plan by stakeholders and the methods used to engage. Whilst more modern methods of engaging and providing information are increasingly undertaken online, it is recognised that not everyone may wish to engage in that way or indeed readily have access to such facilities. We will endeavour to provide alternative methods of consulting and engaging where possible. Figure 5: Contact methods Our dedicated webpage for LDP2 will contain up-to-date information and will provide an interactive method for engaging Social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter to post updates throughout the plan preparation process and links to further information Email for updates and invite to participate. Sign up for updates from NLC planning service here - www.public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKNLC/subscriber/new Workshops & meetings can be set up at convenient times and locations to present face-to-face and have discussions Adverts will be placed in local newspapers at key stages in the plan process as well as documents placed in libraries Page 73 of 76
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16 6 Mediation The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 introduced powers for mediation. Mediation can involve a range of techniques and is used to help build bridges between stakeholders and resolve issues of dispute. It is a voluntary process, generally between two parties, which can be facilitated by a third, independent party. Any requests for mediation will be considered and where necessary have regard to such requests in preparing the Participation Statement. Any potential use of mediation will be considered by the council, having regard to the issue at hand and the possible benefits of the mediation and the involvement of other parties. 7 Contact and future participation You can contact us at: localdevelopmentplan@northlan.gov.uk If you would like to be kept up to date on the plan as well as other aspects of the NLC planning service, please register here. For further information about the Local Development Plan please visit our website at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/planning-and- building/development-plans Page 74 of 76
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17 Glossary Delivery Programme A document, approved by full council, which sets out how the LDP will be delivered. Development Plan The statutory basis of planning decision making, comprising NPF4 and the LDP. Development Plan Scheme (DPS) A document setting out the planning authority's programme for preparing and reviewing their LDPs. It is a statutory document and communication tool that lets stakeholders know when and how they can get involved in the plan and keep them informed of progress. It must contain a Participation Statement (see below). Local Development Plan (LDP) A local development plan (LDP) is a plan in which it is set out, for land in the part of the district to which it relates: • a spatial strategy, being a detailed statement of the planning authority's policies and proposals as to the development and use of the land; • such other matters as may be prescribed; and • any other matter which the planning authority consider it appropriate to include. It forms part of the statutory development plan. Local Place Plans LPP is a community-led plan setting out proposals for the development and use of land and a community’s aspirations for its future development. Once registered they are to be taken into account in the preparation of the relevant LDP. National Planning Framework (NPF) Scotland’s fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) is a long term plan looking to 2045 that guides spatial development, sets out national planning policies, designate national developments and highlight regional spatial priorities. It is part of the development plan, and so influences planning decisions across Scotland. Open Space Strategy (OSS) An open space strategy is to set out a strategic framework of the planning authority’s policies and proposals as to the development, maintenance and use of green infrastructure in their district, including open spaces and green networks. It must contain; an audit of existing open space provision, an assessment of current and future requirements, and any other matter which the planning authority consider appropriate. Participation Statement A document setting out the plan for engagement in the plan making process, including when consultation is likely to take place, with whom and its likely form. This will include the steps to be taken to involve the public at large. Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) A play sufficiency assessment is the assessment of the sufficiency of play opportunities for children in their area, carried out by a planning authority under the duty as set out in Section 16D(1) of the Page 75 of 76
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18 Town and Country Planning Scotland Act 1997, as amended. Must be done by the planning authority in preparing an Evidence Report. Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) A long-term spatial strategy in respect of the strategic development of an area (or areas). It must specify the region it relates to and identify, in relation to the region: • the need for strategic development; • the outcomes to which the authority (or authorities) consider that strategic development will contribute; • priorities for the delivery of strategic development; and • proposed locations for strategic development, which must be shown in the strategy in the form of a map or diagram. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Strategic environmental assessment is a procedure to assess the environmental impact and sustainability of a proposed or existing policy, plan, or programme. Page 76 of 76