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Argyll and Bute Council · 24 May 2023
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MINUTES of MEETING of PLANNING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LICENSING COMMITTEE held BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023 Present: Councillor Kieron Green (Chair) Councillor John Armour Councillor Gordon Blair Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Amanda Hampsey Councillor Daniel Hampsey Councillor Graham Hardie Councillor Fiona Howard Councillor Paul Donald Kennedy Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Luna Martin Councillor Peter Wallace Attending: Stuart McLean, Committee Manager Matt Mulderrig, Development Policy & Housing Manager Sandra Davies, Major Applications Team Leader Stephanie Wade, Senior Planning Officer 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Audrey Forrest, Mark Irvine and Andrew Kain. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Blair declared a non-financial interest in planning application reference 22/02479/PP as his daughter worked with a company involved in the erection of pylon lines. Having taken note of the updated Standards Commission Guidance in relation to declarations (issued on 7 December 2021) with specific reference to section 5.4(c), he did not consider that he had a relevant connection and as such would remain in the meeting and take part in the consideration of this application which is dealt with at item 5 of this Minute. 3. MINUTES a) The Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 19 April 2023 at 10.30 am was approved as a correct record. b) The Minute of the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee held on 19 April 2023 at 2.00 pm was approved as a correct record. 4. MOWI SCOTLAND LTD: FORMATION OF FISH FARM (ATLANTIC SALMON) INCORPORATING TWELVE 120M CIRCUMFERENCE CIRCULAR CAGES AND SITING OF FEED BARGE: NORTH KILBRANNAN FISH FARM, NORTH OF COUR BAY, KILBRANNAN SOUND, EAST KINTYRE (REF: 20/01345/MFF) The Major Applications Team Leader spoke to the terms of the report and to supplementary reports numbered 1 and 2 which advised of late representations, a representation of support that had been withdrawn and further comment from Nature Scot and the Applicant. This application is for the siting and operation of a new salmon fish farm located within the Kilbrannan Sound. The site would be served by sea from the existing shore base at
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Carradale Harbour. At the time of writing the report this application has attracted 232 objections, 2 representations and 45 expressions of support. Objections have also been raised by Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board, Tarbert and Skipness Community Council, Fisheries Management Scotland, and the Clyde Fishermen’s Association. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan. However, given the level of interest in the application and the complexity of the issues raised, it was recommended that a discretionary pre- determination hearing be held for this application in advance of determining this application. Decision The Committee agreed: 1. to hold a discretionary pre determination hearing at the earliest opportunity on a hybrid basis within the Council Chamber, Kilmory, Lochgilphead and by Microsoft Teams; and 2. to hold a site visit in advance of the date of the hearing. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 12 May 2023 and supplementary reports 1 and 2 dated 23 May 2023, submitted) 5. SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC: ERECTION OF HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION AND FORMATION OF ASSOCIATED ACCESS, LANDSCAPING, DRAINAGE AND MEANS OF ENCLOSURE: APPROXIMATELY 4KM SOUTH WEST OF INVERARAY, 300M WEST OF DOUGLAS WATER AND UPSLOPE OF THE EXISTING AN SUIDHE SUBSTATION, INVERARAY (REF: 22/02479/PP) The Senior Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report. The proposal is for the erection of a 275kV gas insulated switchgear substation to connect into the recently completed overhead line between Inveraray and Crossaig. The proposal is part of a number of infrastructure proposals to “maintain an efficient, co-ordinate and economical electrical transmission system” and is required to allow connection for renewable energy generation in the area across the wider electricity network. It is considered that the proposal would accord with the principles and policies contained within the Local Development Plan and National Planning Framework 4 and is acceptable in terms of all other applicable in full with the material considerations. It was recommended that planning permission be approved subject to conditions detailed in the report of handling. Decision The Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and reasons: 1. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 16th December 2022; the Environmental Appraisal (November 2022), supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for an
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amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Plan Title. Plan Ref. No. Version Date Received Site Location Plan A01 A01 13/01/2023 Figure 1.1 An Suidhe Substation Red Line Boundary A01 A01 13/01/2023 Site Layout Plan 4534a-DR-P-0017 Rev.2 19/12/2022 Substation Compound Layout and Electrical Section Locations 4534a-DR-P-0004 Rev.3 13/01/2023 Proposed Site Access Profiles 4534a-DR-P-0021 07/12/2022 Proposed Site Profiles 4534a-DR-P-0018 Rev.1 07/12/2022 Site Access Details 4534a-DR-P-0008 Rev.1 07/12/2022 Typical Access Track Sections – Sheet 1 4534a-DR-P-0007 Rev.2 07/12/2022 Typical Access Track Sections – Sheet 2 4534a-DR-P-0012 Rev.2 07/12/2022 Typical Deer Fence and Gate 4534a-DR-P-0016 07/12/2022 2.5m High Security Palisade Fencing Details CE/34/2015 Rev.E 19/12/2022 Electrical Layout Elevations 01 4534a-DR-P-0011 Rev.1 07/12/2022 Electrical layout Elevations 02 4534a-DR_P-0013 Rev.2 07/12/2022 Generator Building Elevations 4534a-DR-P-0009 Rev.2 07/12/2022 Generator Building Floor LT288 An SUIDHE_DIESEL_FLOOR Rev.1 13/01/2023
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Plan Substation Building Elevations 4534a-DR-P-0006 Rev.2 07/12/2022 Substation Building Layout 4534a-DR-P-0005 Rev.1 07/12/2022 Transformer Building Elevations 4534a-DR-P-0019 07/12/2022 Transformer Building Layout 4534a-DR-P-0020 07/12/2022 An Suidhe Septic Tank and Private Water Supply Location A01 13/01/2023 Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details. 2. No construction works shall be commenced until a Finalised Construction Environmental Management Document [CEMD] has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, in consultation with SEPA and other consultees, as appropriate. The development shall then proceed in accordance with the approved CEMD unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. The CEMD shall include: a) An updated Schedule of Mitigation (SM) highlighting mitigation set out within each chapter of the Environmental Appraisal (EA), and the conditions of this consent; b) Processes to control/ action changes from the agreed SM; c) Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) for the construction phase covering: i) Habitat and species protection, including ECoW Details, surveys and species protection plans; ii) Landscape and Mitigation Restoration Plan including compensatory planting (refer to Condition 9); iii) Pollution prevention and control; iv) Dust management, including construction activity and vehicle movements; v) Construction noise and vibration vi) Temporary site lighting; vii) Watercourse crossings; viii) Site waste management ix) Surface and ground water management, including: drainage and sediment management measures from all construction areas including access tracks, mechanisms to ensure that construction will not take place during periods of high flow or high rainfall; and a programme of water quality monitoring; x) Soil Management and Peat Management Plan xi) Mapping of borrow pits and associated habitats identified for restoration; xii) Invasive Non-Native Species Management Plan
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xiii) Emergency Response Plans; xiv) Timetable for post construction restoration/ reinstatement of the temporary working areas and construction compound; and xv) Other relevant environmental management as may be relevant to the development d) A statement of responsibility to ‘stop the job/ activity’ if a breach or potential breach of mitigation or legislation occurs; and e) Methods of monitoring, auditing, reporting and the communication of environmental management on site and with client, Planning Authority, and other relevant parties. Reason: To ensure protection of surrounding environmental interests and general amenity. 3. No development shall commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) and Phased Delivery Plan have been prepared and approved in writing by the Local Authority, in consultation with the Roads Authority, and Transport Scotland as the trunk roads Authority. The Plan shall include details of: a) Approved access routes, b) Agreed operational practises (including avoidance of convoy movements, specifying conduct in use of passing places, identification of turning areas, information of wheel cleansing facilities, signage to be installed on the A83 warning of construction traffic, signage or temporary traffic control measures to include for larger or abnormal loads, reporting of verge damage); c) The provision of an appropriate Code of Practice to drivers of construction and delivery vehicles. d) Abnormal load route surveys and finalised plan (including any accommodation measures required including the removal of street furniture, junction widening, traffic management). The development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly approved Traffic Management Plan Reason: To minimise the interference with the safety and free flow of traffic on the trunk road and to ensure that the transportation of abnormal loads will not have any detrimental effect on the trunk road network. 4. No development or ground breaking works shall commence until a programme of archaeological works in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. The scheme shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and shall provide for the recording, recovery and reporting of items of interest or finds within the application site. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly approved details with the suitably qualified person being afforded access at all reasonable times during ground disturbance works. Reason: In order to protect archaeological resources. 5. No development shall commence, until a strategy for housing incoming construction workers shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
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Reason: In order to ensure that any potential adverse impacts on the functioning of the local housing market and tourist accommodation to the detriment of the interests of the local community are identified and mitigated in accordance with the requirements of NPF4, and in particular Policy 11C and Policy 25 Objectives. 6. No development shall commence until an appraisal of the wholesomeness and sufficiency of the intended private water supply and the system required to serve the development has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. The appraisal shall be carried out by a qualified hydrologist/ hydrogeologist or other suitably competent person and shall include a risk assessment having regard to the requirements of Schedule 4 of the Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 or Part 3 of the Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (as appropriate) which shall inform the design of the system by which a wholesome and sufficient water supply shall be provided and maintained. The appraisal shall also demonstrate that the wholesomeness and sufficiency of any other supply in the vicinity of the development, or any other person utilising the same source or supply, shall not be compromised by the proposed development. The development shall not be brought into use or occupied until the required water supply system has been installed in accordance with the agreed specification and is operational. Reason: In the interests of public health and in order to ensure that an adequate private water supply in terms of both wholesomeness and sufficiency can be provided to meet the requirements of the proposed development and without compromising the interests of other users of the same or nearby private water supplies. 7. No development shall commence until detailed planning permission has been granted for the watercourse diversion works located outwith the red line development boundary of 22/02479/PP. Reason: To ensure that the watercourse diversion works located outwith the red line development boundary for this application are considered in full and permitted by separate planning application, in accordance with SEPA advice. 8. No development shall commence until full details of the final drainage scheme and watercourse diversion have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, in consultation with the Council’s Flood Risk Advisors and SEPA. The approved drainage and watercourse diversion scheme shall be implemented in full and maintained in accordance with the approved details in full, prior to the first use of the development. Reason: To ensure satisfactory arrangements for the disposal of surface water are provided and to ensure the watercourse diversion is acceptable. 9. No development shall commence, until a revised Landscape Planting Plan and Maintenance Plan in accordance with BS EN ISO 11091:1999 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The revised plans must include: a) A plan showing numbers and locations of each tree and shrub species;
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b) Planting schedule to show for each species, the total number, type and size at planting; c) Specification for planting to include ground preparation, planting operations and protection from herbivores; d) Compensatory planting scheme for tree loss e) Schedule of implementation and phasing; The approved Landscape Planting Plan and Maintenance Plan shall thereafter be implemented in full in accordance with the implementation schedule and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Any plant losses within the first five years will be replaced at the next planting season. Reason: To ensure the development conserves and enhances the landscape character and biodiversity interests of the area. 10. Watercourse crossings, hereby permitted, shall be designed to at least the capacity of the existing channel and to the 1 in 200 year plus climate change flow and an allowance for freeboard, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that new watercourse crossings do not affect the existing flows in the interests of flood risk. 11. No external lighting shall be installed on the site other than with the prior written approval of the planning authority. In that event the location, type and luminance of the lighting units to be installed shall be specified, and any duly approved lighting shall be installed in a manner which minimises illumination and glare outwith the boundary of the application site. The site shall not be illuminated other than in the event of staff being present on site. Reason: In order to avoid unnecessary visual intrusion in the interests of the visual amenity of an area otherwise unaffected by the presence of light sources. (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 9 May 2023, submitted) 6. CALA MANAGEMENT LIMITED: VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 RELATIVE TO PLANNING PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE REFERENCE 18/01444/PP (PP-130- 2071) - AMENDMENT TO WORDING OF CONDITION 2 IN RELATION TO FINISHED FLOOR LEVELS: LAND NORTH OF CARDROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL, BARRS ROAD, CARDROSS (REF: 23/00145/PP) The Senior Planning Officer spoke to the terms of the report. This is a Section 42 application which is an application for a new planning permission for a development but with different conditions from those attached to a previous permission for that development. In determining such an application, the planning authority can only consider the changes to the conditions on the previous permission. The principle of development is not under consideration and the original permission remains live. Planning permission in principle was approved for this development following a hearing on 26 January 2017. The site is located to the north of the settlement of Cardross and is bounded by Darleith Road to the west and a private access to the east. This private access is a continuation of Barrs Road. The applicant has applied to vary Condition 2 to alter the finished floor levels of the dwellings.
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It is considered that the proposal accords with the principles and policies contained within the Local Development Plan and it was recommended that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions and reasons detailed in the report of handling. Decision The Committee agreed to grant planning permission in accordance with Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 subject to the following conditions and reasons: 1. Plans and particulars of the matters specified in conditions 2,3,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,15,16 and 17; below shall be submitted by way of application(s) for Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions in accordance with the timescales and other limitations in Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended. Thereafter the development shall be completed wholly in accordance with the details contained within the approved plans and particulars. Reason: To accord with Section 59 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended. 2. Pursuant to Condition 1 – unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, no development shall commence in respect of any individual plot until plans and particulars of the site layout, design and external finishes of the development have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. These details shall incorporate proposed finished floor levels relative to an identifiable fixed datum located outwith the application site. These levels shall be at least 0.15 metres above finished ground levels. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the duly approved details which shall have regard to special needs access requirements established by policies SG LTP TRAN 3 and SG LDP HOU 2. Reason: To ensure that the development has a layout and design which is compatible with its surroundings and in accordance with Local Development Plan policy. 3. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until a scheme for the provision of affordable housing that is in accordance with the provisions of the Council’s Development Plan Policy and Supplementary Guidance on Affordable Housing has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall: a) Provide that a minimum of 25% of the approved dwellings are affordable homes; b) Define those dwellings that are to be used as affordable homes; c) Establish the timing of the provision of the affordable homes relative to the phasing of the development, which shall ensure that works on the last 25% of those approved dwellings that are not affordable homes are not commenced until the affordable homes have been completed for occupation; d) Establish the arrangements to ensure the affordability of the affordable homes for both initial and subsequent occupiers. The development shall be implemented and occupied thereafter in accordance with the duly approved scheme for affordable housing.
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Reason: To accord with the provisions of the development plan in respect of affordable housing provision. 4. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Road Network Manager, no development shall commence unless and until the following improvements to Darleith Road have been provided: i) The provision of a suitable traffic calming scheme (give and take priority) and the provision of three new off-street car parking spaces between Barrs Terrace and Mill Road. A drawing showing details of these provisions shall be submitted for prior written approval of the Planning Authority. ii) Road improvement between Mill Road and the proposed development site entrance as identified on plan TIAvcar2_SK002B. iii) The provision of a passing place immediately to the north of the proposed development site entrance in order to accommodate large vehicles passing in opposite directions. iv) Upgrade of the existing lighting between Mill road and the existing 30 mph speed restriction limit. Reason: To provide improvements, including suitable traffic calming measures, compensatory parking and a passing place for larger vehicles, in the interests of road safety and to ensure a safe connection from the A814 to the site. 5. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, in consultation with the Road Network Manager, no dwelling shall be occupied unless and until the existing 30 miles per hour speed restriction on Darleith Road has been extended and brought into effect to a location north of the Darleith Road access, the exact location to be agreed in consultation with the Road Network Manager. Reason: In the interests of road safety. 6. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until the following plans and particulars have been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority in consultation with the Road Network Manager. Thereafter, the schemes shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Such details shall incorporate: i) On the A814 Main Road, Cardross, a scheme to enhance the gateway features in both directions at the entrances into Cardross village to be fully implemented in accordance with these details prior to occupation of the first dwelling house. ii) On the A814 Main Road, Cardross, within the village envelope a scheme to enhance traffic calming to be fully implemented in accordance with these details prior to occupation of the first dwelling house. Reason: In the interests of road safety. 7. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until full details of the internal road layout within the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The development layout shall ensure that no more than 20 dwelling houses will be served from the east access, i.e. via Barrs Road. All other vehicular traffic will be required to access the development site from Darleith Road. The internal roads shall be constructed in accordance with the principles of Designing Streets.
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Reason: In the interests of road safety and good place making. 8. Pursuant to Condition 1 – Car parking provision shall be provided in accordance with the Argyll and Bute Council supplementary guidance policy SG LDP TRAN 6. Parking provision shall be constructed and made available for use prior to the first occupation to the dwelling(s) to which it relates and shall be maintained thereafter for the parking of vehicles. Reason: In the interests of road safety. 9. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development or ground breaking works shall commence until an archaeological field evaluation has been undertaken and submitted to the Planning Authority for approval, the results of which shall inform as necessary the layout of the development to be submitted for the purposes of the Approval of Matters Subject to Conditions. This archaeological field evaluation shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and shall consist of a trial trenching programme of a distributed sample of 8% of the full application area. The West of Scotland Archaeology Service shall be notified at least 14 days in advance of the evaluation in order to facilitate monitoring of the work evidence of which to be submitted along with the archaeological field evaluation as part of the Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions submission. If archaeological remains on the site are confirmed, proposals for their preservation shall also be included. Reason: In order to protect archaeological resources. 10. For the avoidance of doubt the proposals hereby approved shall be served by public water and sewerage connections. Reason: The proposal has been assessed on this basis and the introduction of private connections would represent a further material consideration in the determination of this planning application. 11. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority: i) Details of the proposed cut-off ditch (or similar) to be located along the northern border of the site along with calculations demonstrating that this proposed mitigation measure will not exacerbate flooding elsewhere; ii) The existing flow pathway in the vicinity of the sewer line shall be maintained; iii) A detailed drainage assessment and layout; iv) Method Statement detailing surface water containment during construction. Reason: In order to ensure appropriate mitigation for flood risk. 12. Pursuant to Condition 1 – full details of the proposed SUDs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the planning authority. Thereafter the development shall commence in accordance with these details. These details shall include: i) Full details of the proposed design and appearance of the SUDs facility to be designed in accordance with CIRIA C753; ii) Detailed design calculations for this facility;
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iii) Details of the proposed drainage of the SUDs facility; iv) Details of the proposed maintenance regime and maintenance responsibilities for the SUDs facility. v) Soil information to be provided if infiltration SUDs are proposed. Reason: To ensure the provision of an adequate surface water drainage system and to prevent flooding. 13. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall until a scheme of boundary treatment, surface treatment and landscaping has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall comprise a planting plan and schedule which shall include details of: i) Existing and proposed ground levels in relation to an identified fixed datum; ii) Existing landscaping features and vegetation to be retained; iii) Location design and materials of proposed walls, fences and gates. This shall include details of a secure boundary between the application site and the disused quarry on the south west corner of the site; iv) Proposed soft and hard landscaping works including the location, species and size of every tree/ shrub to be planted; v) A programme for the timing, method of implementation, completion and subsequent on-going maintenance. vi) The proposed landscape plan shall take account of the Design Recommendations (para.4.8) contained within the applicant’s supporting Landscaping Report dated June 2015 undertaken by Ann Nevett. In addition, in accordance with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 3b, a Biodiversity Statement shall be submitted which demonstrates how the proposal will conserve, restore and enhance biodiversity including nature networks so that they are in a demonstrably better state than without intervention. This should include details of future management and should be informed by best practice methods. Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its surroundings in the interests of amenity and to comply with Policy 3 of NPF 4. 14. No trees overhanging the site shall be lopped, topped, or felled other than in accordance with the details provided to satisfy the requirements of condition 13 above. Reason: In order to protect the trees overhanging the site in the interests of amenity. 15. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until details for the provision and maintenance of proposed areas of communal open space and equipped play area(s) within the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The details shall comprise: i) A plan showing the location and extent of communal open space and equipped play areas; ii) Provision to satisfy the minimum standards set out in the Development Plan; 6sqm of equipped play space and 12sqm of informal open space per dwelling unit; iii) Specification of play equipment to be installed, including surface treatments and any means of enclosure, designed in accordance with the provisions of BS5696 (Play Equipment Intended for Permanent Installation Outdoors);
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iv) Proposals for the timing of the implementation of the play area(s) in relation to the phasing of development; v) A maintenance schedule for communal open spaces and equipped play areas in accordance with the provisions of BS5696 including details of on-going inspection, recording and procedures for detailing with defects. The communal open space and equipped play area(s) shall be provided in accordance with the duly approved details and shall be retained and maintained to the specified standards thereafter. Reason: In order to secure prevision of communal open space and equipped play areas within the development in accordance with the minimum standards set out in the Development Plan. 16. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until details for the arrangements for the storage, separation and collection of waste from the site, including provision for the safe pick-up by refuse collection vehicles, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter the duly approved provision shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the dwellings which it is intended to serve. Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory arrangements have been made for dealing with waste on the site in accordance with Policy SG LDP SERV 5 (b). 17. Pursuant to Condition 1 – no development shall commence until a Site Waste Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The provisions of this plan shall be adhered to during the construction period unless any subsequent variation thereof is agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to ensure the minimisation of waste generated during construction in accordance with policy SG LDP SERV 5 (b). (Reference: Report by Head of Development and Economic Growth dated 1 May 2023, submitted) 7. BRIEFING PAPER: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS REGARDING NEW NATIONAL PARKS A report raising awareness of the Scottish Government proposal regarding the selection and designation of a new National Park(s), with the nomination process proposed to be initiated in the summer 2023, was before the Committee for consideration. Decision The Committee considered and noted: 1. the role of National Parks; 2. the Scottish Government process for selection and designation of a new National Park(s); and 3. some of the potential issues related to the designation of a National Park. (Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 18 April 2023, submitted)
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