Agenda Document Pack - Planning Committee - 14/09/2023
North Lanarkshire Council · 14 September 2023
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Clerk Name: Mark Hamill Clerk Telephone: 07811294702 Clerk Email: hamillm@northlan.gov.uk 5 September 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, 14 September 2023 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Archie Aitken Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : N Shevlin, G Currie, G Brennan, B Burgess, A Bustard, J Cairns, A Campbell, T Carragher, M Coyle, S Coyle, D Crichton, K Docherty, L Jarvie, T Johnston, J Logue, H Loughran, M McPake, J McPhilemy, A McVey, J Reddin, D Robb, G Robinson, A Smith, L Stubbs, G Woods. Page 1 of 20
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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 18 3 Planning and Enforcement Notice Appeals Lodged Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) advising of two planning and enforcement appeals lodged 19 20 Page 3 of 20
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North Lanarkshire Council Planning Applications for consideration of Planning Committee Committee Date: 14-09-2023 Ordnance Survey maps reproduced from Ordnance Survey with permission of HMSO Crown Copyright reserved Item 2 Page 5 of 20
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APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE 14th September 2023 Page No Application No Applicant Development/Site Recommendation 5-17 23/00349/FUL North Lanarkshire Council New community hub building including new teaching facilities for Lawmuir and Sacred Heart Primary schools, community spaces, sports pitches and associated parking, support space, landscaping and infrastructure including demolition of existing structures Lawmuir Primary School Footfield Road Orbiston Bellshill ML4 2BY Grant Page 6 of 20
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Application No: 23/00349/FUL Proposed Development: New community hub building including new teaching facilities for Lawmuir and Sacred Heart Primary schools, community spaces, sports pitches and associated parking, support space, landscaping and infrastructure including demolition of existing structures Site Address: Lawmuir Primary School Footfield Road Orbiston Bellshill ML4 2BY Date Registered: 31st March 2023 Applicant: North Lanarkshire Council Civic Centre Windmillhill Street Motherwell ML11AB Agent: Keppie Design 160 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 4RL Application Level: Major Application Contrary to Development Plan: No Ward: 15 Bellshill Angela Campbell, Pat Patton, Lisa Stubbs, Anne McCrory, Representations: No letters of representation received. Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Reasoned Justification: The development accords with the relevant policies contained within the North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan, the development is broadly compliant with NPF4 and represents an enhancement in terms of community facilities and enhancement of the surrounding area. Page 7 of 20
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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: 23/00349/FUL Applicant : North Lanarkshire Council Site Address: Lawmuir Primary School, Footfield Road, Orbiston, Bellshill , ML4 2BY Development: New community hub building including new teaching facilities for Lawmuir and Sacred Heart Primary schools, community spaces, sports pitches and associated parking, support space, landscaping and infrastructure including demolition of existing structures Page 8 of 20
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Proposed Conditions:- 1. That as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the development shall be implemented in accordance with drawing nos:- ORB-KEP-XX-XX-DR-A-601001 P01, ORB-KEP- XX-XX-DR-A-708301 P03,ORB-KEP-XX-XX-DR-A-601010 P01,ORB-KEP-XX-00-DR-A- 706400 P01,ORB-KEP-XX-01-DR-A-706401 PO1,ORB-KEP-XX-RF-DR-A-706402 PO1,ORB- KEP-XX-XX-DR-A-703210 P01,ORB-KEP-XX-XX-DR-A-703211 P01,ORB-HLA-XX-ZZ-DR-L- 00001RevP08,ORB-HLA-XX-ZZDR-L-00002,ORB-HLA-XX-ZZDR-L-00003 RevP05, ORB-HLA- XX-ZZDR-L-00004 Rev P03, ORB-HLA-XX-ZZDR-L-00005 RevP03, ORB-HLA-XX-ZZDR-L- 00006 Rev P03, ORB-HLA-XX-ZZDR-L-00007Rev P02, ORB-HLA-XX-ZZ-DR-L-00008 Rev P02, ORB-HLA-XX-ZZ-DR-L-00011, OCH-HLA-XX-ZZM3-L-0001, ORB-CUR-03-ZZ=DR—C- 9534-P01, ORB CUR 03 ZZ DR C 9511 P06, ORB CUR 03 ZZ DR C 9512 P06, ORB-CUR-03- ZZ-DR-C-9531-P06, ORB-CUR-03-ZZ-DR-C-9532-P06, ORB-CUR-03-ZZ-DR-C-9533- P06, ORB-CUR -03 -ZZ -DR- C 9513 P06 and ORB-HLA-XX-ZZ-DR-L00003 REV P05. Reason: To clarify the drawings on which this approval of permission is founded. 2. That the finishing materials for the building shall be as described on the relevant elevation drawings, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area, and to enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail. 3. That unless otherwise agreed in writing and prior to commencement of landscaping work on site, 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 provision of suitable planting in the interests of the amenity of the site. 4. That the landscaping as approved under condition 3 above shall be implemented in accordance with a timetable to be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority. Furthermore, the landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with a maintenance schedule to be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority prior to commencement of work on site. Reason: To ensure the provision of suitable planting in the interests of the amenity of the site. 5. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, prior to commencement of Fencing and boundary treatment works on site, details of all proposed boundary fencing shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority and the said boundary fencing shall be implemented to the satisfaction of Planning Authority prior to the operation occupation of the approved development. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail in the interests of health and safety. 6. That should development not have commenced within one year of the date of the Bat and Nesting Bird Survey Report produced by Direct Ecology dated 01.12.2022, an updated survey shall first be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Should this survey identify evidence of protected species within the site and require any mitigation measures, these Page 9 of 20
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measures shall be implemented in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing with the Planning Authority in consultation with Scottish Natural Heritage before works commence on the site. Reason: To ensure compliance with The Conservation (Natural Habitats & c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007. 7. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following mitigation measures suitable for non- maternity common pipistrelle roosts shall be carried to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the operation of the development hereby approved :- • A pre-works ‘toolbox’ talk with site operatives; • Six boxes (at least three woodcrete) (Schwegler 2F DFP or similar woodcrete boxes as agreed with the licensed bat worker) installed on semi-mature / mature trees that are being kept within close reach of the site in case any bats are found during the supervision of the demolition and to provide some long term alternative . • Six integral bat bricks to be installed into the new proposed community hub; • Pre-works checks to be carried out by a licensed bat worker; • Hand removal and supervision of works within 5m of any confirmed and other high potential bat roost sites by a licensed bat worker. • Installation of 6 swift boxes and 6 house sparrow boxes within the new development to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the operation of the Hub. Reason: In the interests of Biodiversity and to mitigate in terms of NPF4. 8. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, if works are carried out during the bird breeding period (generally considered to be between March/April and August/September inclusive, dependant on species), a nesting bird check should be carried out by a suitably experienced ecologist immediately prior to the works taking place to ensure that no nesting birds are present. Reason: In order to protect protected species and enhance biodiversity. 9. 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. Furthermore, site drainage shall be carried out in accordance with Drainage Strategy produced by Curtins dated 01.10.2021 and referenced 078590-CUR-00-XX-RP-C-V02 Rev P02. Reason: To safeguard adjacent watercourses and groundwater from pollution. in the interests of environmental and amenity protection. 10. That the surface water drainage scheme approved under the terms of condition 9 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. 11. That PRIOR to the occupation 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. Page 10 of 20
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12. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, the new synthetic pitch (minimum 76m x 56m) and MUGA as shown on the proposed landscape layout ORB-HLA-XX-ZZ-DR-L00003 rev B. shall be designed and constructed by a recognised (e.g., SAPCA* registered) specialist pitch contractor. Details of contractor(s) and pitch specifications (including lighting specification for synthetic pitch) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Planning Authority prior to the operation of the development. Thereafter the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation and operation of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure that the replacement pitches are of a quality that compensates for the loss of the existing playing field area. 13. That prior to the installation of fixed plant, exact details of the fixed plant to be installed on the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Planning Authority and thereafter implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. For the avoidance of doubt, plant shall be selected to ensure non tonal equipment is installed. Reason: To enable the Planning Authority to consider these aspects in detail. 14. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, the noise associated with the fixed plant shall not give rise to a noise level, assessed with the windows open, within any dwelling or noise sensitive buildings in excess of the equivalent to Noise Rating Curve (N.R.C.) 35 between 07.00 hours and 23.00 hours and N.R.C. 25 at all other times. Reason: To ensure that the noise associated with the development will be within acceptable limits. 15. That prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Management Plan, Dust Management Plan, and Construction Logistics Plan to address potential dust on the local environment during the construction phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning and thereafter implemented in accordance with the details approved under the terms of this condition. Reason: To ensure the local environment is suitably protected from dust during the construction phase. 16. That the remediation recommendations contained within the Phase 2 Ground Investigation Report for the surrounding parcels of land produced by Curtins dated 07.06.2023 and referenced 078590-CUR-00-XX-RP-GE-002 Rev V07 and the Remediation Method Statement by Curtins dated 16.8.23. shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and prior to occupation and operations on site, a signed report from a suitably qualified engineer confirming the above shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of Health and Safety. 17. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, borehole decommissioning details associated with the above site investigation and grouting records shall be submitted for the written approval of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of Health and Safety. 18. That unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, and prior to the operation of the use hereby approved, a United Kingdom Water Industry Research Assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to assess this aspect in the interests of water quality. Page 11 of 20
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19. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, details of the proposed entry gates to the staff car park including access control shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Roads Authority and shall be fully functional prior to the operation of the development hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of vehicular and pedestrian road safety. 20. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, details of pedestrian barriers along Footfield Road shall be submitted to Roads Authority for written approval and implemented to the satisfaction of the Roads Authority prior to the operation of the development hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of vehicular and pedestrian road safety. 21. That unless otherwise agreed in writing, prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, details of the proposed boundary treatment within the hub car park to deter pupils and visitors accessing the south west gate (location 2) guiding them to suitable crossing points and deterring them from walking between parking spaces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Roads Authority and shall be fully functional prior to the operation of the development hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of vehicular and pedestrian road safety. Background Papers: Consultation Responses: The Coal Authority dated 09.05.2023 and 27.07.2023. SportScotland dated 30.05.2023. and 16.08.2023. Scottish Environment Protection Agency dated 10.05.2023. Scottish Power Environmental Planning dated 10.05.2023. NLC Archaeology Service dated 11.05.2023. NLC Greenspace dated 21.06.2023.and 17.07.2023. NLC Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) dated 12.05.2023, 12.07.2023, 10.08.2023 and 11.08.2023. NLC Traffic & Transportation dated 19.07.2023, 02.08.2023 and 23.08.2023. Contact Information: Any person wishing to inspect these documents should contact Paul Williams at 01236 632500 Report Date: 21st August 2023 Page 12 of 20
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REPORT 1. Site Description 1.1 The application site covers an area of approximately 5.3 Hectares and sites within a predominantly residential area and is bounded to the south by Babylon Road, to the east by Babylon Drive, to the west by Footfield Road, to the northeast of the eastern part of the site is Liberty Road and to the north by the old Orbiston Bing which is a designated Green Network Area. The site is relatively flat and level, the southern part of which is occupied by Lawmuir Primary School and the northeastern part of the site by Scared Heart Primary with playgrounds including a grass football pitch and residual open spaces between the buildings which are now perhaps a bit dated given they date back to the mid 20th century. There are no areas at high risk of flooding within or adjacent to the site, with only limited areas at medium risk of surface water flooding within/adjacent to the site (as identified by SEPA mapping). 2. Proposed Development 2.1 The proposals will see the comprehensive redevelopment of the site encompassing the two schools and associated grounds, to provide a new 21st century Community Hub fronting onto Babylon Road with associated high-quality outdoor space and facilities. The following key components of the Community Hub are proposed:- • Provision of a combined school spaces to replace both Lawmuir and Scared Heart Primary Schools • Community Hall and learning spaces. • Nursery • Café • Hard and soft landscaped areas • School Garden • All-weather sports pitches including comprising Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch and 7A Side All Weather Pitch. • Informal free play and equipped play areas. • Staff and general parking. 2.2 Following deconstruction of the aging primary school buildings and clearing of the site, the new Community Hub will be developed at the southeast corner fronting Babylon Road. The building will comprise a mix of single-storey and two-storey structures, with community facilities leading off an internal ‘central street’. At the northern end of the internal street, and accessed by connecting corridor, school classrooms will be located at the back of the building separated from the rest of the hub by outdoor amenity ‘quiet spaces’. The building complex would be generally flat roofed with a mixture of finishing materials including light facing brick, dark facing brick, profiled cladding, coloured rockpanel cladding and grey framed windows and metal curtain walling. 2.3 The frontage of the new hub will be set-back from the edge of Babylon Road to allow for pockets of usable public realm and amenity areas. Pavements within the development area will be 4m wide to provide suitable space for pedestrians, cyclists and other non-car based wheeled travel – encouraging and aligning with the council’s aspiration to encourage active travel to school as well as requests raised by pupils during the consultation process. 2.4 To the rear/north of the proposed hub building areas of landscaping, free play, school garden space, and a dedicated all-weather Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch are proposed. This area comprises a mix of hard and soft landscaping, with planting throughout. The northern extent of the site (north east) will include a 7-A -side all weather surface football pitch, accessible from Hamilcomb Road. Beyond this pitch will be community open green space on the former site of Lawmuir Primary School. Connecting paths will allow for through navigation from the main Community Hub area through to the northern football pitch and onward to Liberty Road. In terms of vehicle parking, a total 109 car parking spaces are proposed plus 6 disabled spaces and 12 drop-off. 56 spaces are proposed on the west of Footfield Road with the remainder, including drop-off, on the site of the current car park. This reduces the area taken Page 13 of 20
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up on the “west green” for car parking in direct response to comments received during consultation and ensures that drop-off occurs on the school side of Footfield Road to minimise risk to the young people with having to cross a road. Footfield Road will receive traffic calming adjacent to the entry points to the proposed car parking and will be provided with a mini roundabout at the junction with Babylon Road to manage traffic movement in this location. These proposals have been developed in conjunction with North Lanarkshire Council Roads department. 3. Applicant’s Supporting Information 3.1 Extensive efforts were undertaken by the applicant via pre-application discussions, to ascertain the likely level of technical information required to support consideration of the proposals. This has resulted in a comprehensive body of information being submitted which has afforded early detailed consideration in respect of the following:- • Archaeological Report by Guard Archaeology dated 08.03.23. • Community Consultation Report dated 16.06.21. • Consultation Boards. • Design and Access Statement dated March 2023. • Scottish Gas Dig Safety maps dated April 2021. • Drainage Strategy produced by Curtins dated 01.10.2021 and referenced 078590-CUR-00-XX-RP-C-V02 Rev P02. • Planning Statement produced by Keppie dated March 2023. • PAN Planning Consultation document. • Outline Demolition Intent Report by Curtins dated 23.03.23. • Phase 2 Ground Investigation Report by Curtins dated 07.06.2023 and referenced 078590-CUR-00-XX-RP-GE-002 Rev V07. • Pre-Application Consultation Report by Keppie dated March 2023. • Sustainability and Low Carbon Design Statement by RSP Consulting engineers dated 11.03.23. • Transport Statements by Curtins dated 24.03.2023, 12 April 2023, . • Tree Survey Report by Caledon dated July 2021. • Acoustic Strategy Report by New Acoustics dated 26.01.2023. • Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Applied Ecology dated September 2021. • Phasing Strategy dated 11.05.2023. • Noise Impact Assessment of Fixed Plant by New Acoustics dated 01.07.22. • Sports Pitch Noise Impact Assessment by New Acoustics dated01.07.22. • Bat and Bird Nesting Survey by Direct Ecology dated 01.12.22. • Remediation Method Statement by Curtins dated 16.8.23. 4. Site History 4.1 There is no relevant planning history. 5. Development Plan 5.1 The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 Identifies the site as being within the General Urban Area, Purpose of Place Policy 3 (PP3). Policy AD 3 (Amount of Development) is also applicable. Environmental and Design Policies EDQ1 - (Site Appraisal) and Policy EDQ3 (Quality of Development) are also relevant to the assessment of the proposal. Policy PROT A is also of some relevance as a Green Network site lies immediately to the north of the development site. The development plan also now comprises National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). In this regard, policy 4 (Natural Places), policy 14 (Design Quality and Place), Policy 15 (Local Living and 20 minute neighbourhoods), Policy 18 (Infrastructure), Policy 21 (Play Recreation and Sports), and Policy 25 (Community Wealth Building). Page 14 of 20
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6. Consultations 6.1 The Coal Authority initially requested further information but finally resolved to express no objections because the application site lies within a Low Risk Area. 6.2 The Scottish Environment Protection Agency offered Standing Advice. 6.3 Sportscotland initially asked for further clarification regarding the specification of the proposed all weather pitch as well as associated fencing and lighting. Sportscotland after further assessment expressed no objections subject to the application of relevant conditions relating to these matters and considered that the proposed sports provision represents a significant net enhancement to existing facilities. Additionally, Scottish Power expressed no objections. 6.4 NLC Archaeological Service expressed no objections to the findings of the submitted archaeological report which found little prospect of anything significant due to the post industrial setting of the site. 6.5 NLC Greenspace advised that after assessment of the preliminary ecological report that a Bat and Bird nesting survey was required. Greenspace concurred with findings of the survey and expressed no objections subject to the implementation of related mitigating conditions relating to the future accommodation and management of bats and birds on site. 6.6 NLC Environmental Health (including Pollution Control) asked for some clarification of certain aspects of the Site Investigation and associated report carried out including that a United Kingdom Water Industry Research Assessment (UKWIR Assessment) should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Pollution Control has advised that borehole decommissioning and grouting records are required in due course and is satisfied that these issues can be satisfactorily dealt with through the imposition of appropriate conditions. Pollution Control is also satisfied with findings of the noise assessment. A planning condition is also attached covering dust management during the construction phase. 6.7 NLC Traffic & Transportation, after rigorous assessment of the proposal and subsequent amendments and associated off-site road works to be carried out by the council has advised that they are satisfied with the revised layout plan. They have further advised that they agree with findings of the Transport Assessment and requested addendum that the site and road infrastructure can satisfactorily deal with proposal and its associated traffic generation. NLC Traffic & Transportation has advised that there are some minor outstanding points that can be addressed at construction consent stage but requested the imposition of some detailed on site design measures to enhance road safety within the site and this has been done. 7. Representations 7.1 No letters of representation were received as a result of neighbour notification. Given the scale and nature of the proposal this could be considered as unusual, however, it is considered that this reflects the rigorous and successful pre-application community engagement process undertaken. This process led to the re-design of the proposed layout taking into account the views of surrounding residents. This involved relocating the proposed parking area so that it makes a smaller incursion into the western green area thus leaving a better residual green park space. Also removing a proposed parking area that would have been adjacent to Hamilcomb Road and Register Road and the re-orientation of the proposed all-weather 7 a side football pitch on the eastern side of the site which also had the effect of creating a much larger and rationally shaped informal public open space at the northeaster side of the application site. These changes have also resulted in a much more viable public footpath network. 8. Planning Assessment 8.1 Sections 25(1) (a) and 37(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, requires that planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Page 15 of 20
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NPF 4 8.2 The proposal also has to be assessed in terms of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). Local Development Plan 8.3 The North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2022 Identifies the site as being within the General Urban area, Purpose of Place Policy 3 (PP3). This policy states that North Lanarkshire Council seeks to maintain and improve the level of amenity in urban areas, by encouraging development that is in keeping with their residential character and encouraging diversity in more mixed-use areas. It is considered that the proposed development will not impact adversely on the residential amenity of the surrounding area. Conversely, it is considered that the proposal represents a significant enhancement in terms of school, recreation and community support provision. As such, it is considered that the proposal complies with policy PP3. 8.4 Policy AD 3 - Amount of Development is also relevant. This policy states that applications for planning permission for new development will be assessed for their implications related to the amount of development proposed. The need for an assessment depends on the combination of type (use class), scale and location of development. In this regard, the proposal is for the redevelopment of and amalgamation of two existing primary schools on an established educational land. The proposal having been rigorously and sensitively devised to ensure that there is a healthy balance of residual open spaces within the site with proposed joint campus and Hub building taking up a small proportion of the site. Furthermore, the submitted Transportation Assessment that illustrate that the existing road network can cope with proposal has been agreed by NLC Traffic and Transportation. 8.5 Policy EDQ1 Site Appraisal states that a proposed development will be appraised in terms of the site and its surroundings to ensure it will integrate successfully into the local area and avoid harm to neighbouring amenity. The matters to be addressed in the appraisal include but are not limited to amongst others: • massing, height, style, finishing materials of any building or buildings on the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area • orientation and topography of the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area • mixture of uses in the Land Use Character Area • building lines, plot ratios, groupings, • types of enclosure (e.g fences, walls, hedges), • existence and quality of connections and access including site and building entrances, roads, paths and visuals on the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area • biodiversity of plants and animals on the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area • the nature and types of features to be safeguarded or enhanced on the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area • requirement for any additional assessments on the site and surrounding Land Use Character Area. In this regard, it is considered that the design process, as illustrated in the submitted Design and Access Statement, has successfully addressed the provision requirements as well as the sensitivities of the surrounding residential areas and also the Green Network area to the north of the site. Furthermore, the proposed building complex has been designed to be welcoming in scale as well as in proximity to the southern street frontage along Babylon Road. It is therefore considered that the proposal complies with Policy EDQ1. 8.6 Policy EDQ3 - Quality of Development - only permits development where high standard of site planning and sustainable design and development are achieved. For the reasons stated in the preceding paragraph, it is also considered that the proposal complies with Policy EDQ3. 8.7 Policy PROT A is also of some relevance as a Green Network site lies immediately to the north of the development site. Although, the development proposals lie outwith and to the south of Page 16 of 20
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the Green Network Orbiston Bing site they have been designed sensitively in terms of keeping the proposed building away from the Bing site. Furthermore, the associated biodiversity enhancements in terms of habitats and landscaping proposals will indirectly enhance the Green Network site to the north. 8.8 The development plan also now comprises National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). In this regard, the following promotional policies are relevant - Policy 4 (Natural Places), Policy 14 (Design Quality and Place), Policy 15 (Local Living and 20 minute neighbourhoods), Policy 18 (Infrastructure), Policy 21 (Play Recreation and Sports), and Policy 25 (Community Wealth Building). In terms of Policy 4, it is considered that the proposal and its associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancement complies with this policy. It is further considered that the proposal complies Policy 14 for the reasons stated in paragraph 8.5. It is further considered that the proposed joint campus and Community Hub implicitly, by its very nature, complies with aims of policies 15, 18, 21 and 25. 8.9 Consultations In terms of internal and external consultations, no objections have been received as a result of submitted information and subject to the imposition of related planning conditions. 9. Conclusions 9.1 In conclusion, and as reflected above, it is considered that this proposed development accords with the relevant policies within the North Lanarkshire Council Local Development Plan and within National Planning Framework 4. It is further considered that the proposal represents a significant enhancement to the site and surrounding area. This application is therefore recommended for approval subject to the application of the appropriate conditions. Page 17 of 20
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North Lanarkshire Council Report PLANNING COMMITTEE Agenda item _________ approval noting Ref Date 14/09/23 PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT NOTICE APPEALS LODGED From Pamela Humphries, Chief Officer (Place) Email humphriesp@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 01236 632500 Executive Summary 1. Purpose of Report 1.1 This report is to advise the Committee of the undernoted planning appeals recently lodged with the Scottish Ministers. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee notes the position. Background Application No. Applicant Date of Council Form of Note & Proposal & Site Decision Appeal 22/01463/PPP Residential Development of 5 Dwellinghouses and Garages (In Principle) Drumpellier Homes Ltd Land To The North Of Drumpellier Avenue Drumpellier Coatbridge N/A Written Submission N/A 22/01225/FUL Holiday lodges (65 units), farmhouse, residential development (18 units), agricultural building and road Improvements and associated infrastructure Mr John Hannigan Coathill Farm Stirling Road Luggiebank Cumbernauld G67 4AE 25/05/2023 Written Submission N/A PAMELA HUMPHRIES Chief Officer (Place) Item 3 Page 19 of 20
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