Draft Minutes - LRB 11 02 26
West Dunbartonshire Council · 11 February 2026
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LOCAL REVIEW BODY At a Meeting of the Local Review Body held in the Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 at 1.00 p.m. Present: Provost Karen Murray Conaghan, Councillors Kevin Crawford, Ian Dickson, Fiona Hennebry, Gurpreet Singh Johal, Lawrence O’Neill, Chris Pollock and Hazel Sorrell. Attending: Clare Laurenson, Planning Adviser; Cameron Clow, Planning Adviser; Christopher Anderson, Legal Adviser; and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Lauren Oxley and Clare Steel. Councillor Lawrence O’Neill in the Chair DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in the item of business on the agenda. PROCEDURE A copy of Procedure to be followed at the meeting was submitted and noted. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of Meeting of the Local Review Body held on 1 May 2025 were submitted and approved as a correct record. APPLICATION FOR REVIEW Review papers were submitted for the following planning application:- DC25/126/FUL: Request planning permission for erection of detached garage at 78 Almora Drive, Dumbarton G82 1AE by MH Planning Associates (C/o Mr M Hyde) on behalf of Mr James Burns of 78 Almora Drive, Dumbarton G82 1AE.
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The Local Review Body was satisfied that it had sufficient information to determine the review. Following discussion and having considered all of the information before it, the Local Review Body agreed to overturn the determination of the Appointed Officer and that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as shown in Appendix 1 to these Minutes. APPLICATION FOR REVIEW Review papers were submitted for the following planning application:- DC25/057/PPP: Request planning permission, in principle, for the redevelopment of former Scottish Water Works, into residential dwelling houses and associated works, at land 50m to the East of Baxter House, 43, Garshake Road, Former Waterworks, Dumbarton G82 3AE by Glenetive Projects, Gordon Chambers,6th Floor Gordon Chambers, Mitchell Street, Glasgow G1 3NQ on behalf of Mr P Hughes of the same address. The Local Review Body was satisfied that it had sufficient information to determine the review. Following discussion and having considered all of the information before it, the Local Review Body agreed to overturn the determination of the Appointed Officer and that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as shown in Appendix 2 to these Minutes. The meeting closed at 2.21 p.m.
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APPENDIX 1 CONDITIONS – PLANNING APPLICATION: DC25/126/FUL 1. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, the walls, roof and windows of the development, hereby approved, will be finished with materials to match those of the existing property. Thereafter, the materials will be implemented, as approved. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and local character. 2. This site has previously been subject to remediation in the form of Ground Gas Protection Measures. Prior to the commencement of development, details on how the integrity of the existing gas protection measures will be maintained and, where necessary, similar measures implemented during the works, will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the details will be implemented, as approved. Reason: To ensure compliance with previously agreed remediation scheme and prevent recontamination. 3. Following the installation of all ground gas measures, the applicant shall have a third-party independent verifier submit a verification report to the Planning Authority. This report will confirm that all the gas measures have been installed correctly and that there is no damage to any of the measures. No further construction shall take place until such time as the Planning Authority has provided written acceptance of the report. Reason: To ensure compliance with any previously agreed remediation scheme and to prevent recontamination.
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APPENDIX 2 CONDITIONS – PLANNING APPLICATION: DC25/057/PPP 1. No development shall commence until such time as approval of the detailed design, layout and other matters associated with the development (hereinafter called "the matters specified in conditions") has been granted by the Planning Authority. These matters are as follows: a) the siting, design, external appearance and external materials of all buildings and other structures. b) the means of access to the site, inclusive of appropriate junction design and sightlines, c) the layout of the site, including car and cycle parking provision. d) the details of and timetable for the implementation of the hard and soft landscaping for the site. e) details of the management and maintenance of the areas identified in (d) above. f) full details of the design and location of all boundary walls and fences. g) the provision of surface water drainage works incorporating Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). For the avoidance of doubt, the submitted details shall be in accordance with CIRIA C753, the SUDS Manual and Sewers for Scotland. h) the disposal of sewerage. i) details of the storage and collection of waste and recycling from the new dwellinghouses. j) detailed information on biodiversity enhancement measures to be incorporated into the development. k) detailed information on mitigation measures for habitat and tree loss l) full details of the incorporation of low and zero carbon infrastructure into the development. m) details of the provision for electric vehicle charging. Reason: In order to ensure that the development is of an acceptable appearance and character and that all associated technical issues are addressed. 2. Notwithstanding condition 1 above, prior to the commencement of development on site, exact details, specifications and samples of all proposed external materials to be used within the development site, inclusive of hard surfaces, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved material details and palette. Reason: In order to ensure that the development is of an acceptable appearance and character. 3. That all surface water shall be intercepted within the site both during construction and on completion of the development. Full details of measures
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to ensure that surface water run-off is contained within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works on site. The measures shall be implemented and maintained as approved. Reason: In the interest of management of surface water and drainage infrastructure. 4. Prior to the occupation of the first house within the site, the developer shall install the necessary infrastructure to enable the full development and all associated properties to be connected to the existing fibre optic network, where available in West Dunbartonshire, and in accordance with the relevant telecommunications provider's standards. Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and to ensure the site benefits from suitable network connectivity. 5. That prior to the occupation of any house, the off-street parking provision shall be completed and available for use by residents of the associated house. The off-street parking provision shall then remain unobstructed and available for use by residents of the associated house at all times thereafter. Reason: In the interest of road safety, residential amenity and to ensure that the works meet with the requirements of the WDC Roads Service. 6. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition, as required in connection with condition 1, a comprehensive site investigation is carried out to the appropriate Phase level and submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The investigation shall be completed by a suitably qualified and competent person and completed in accordance with relevant guidance. If the Phase 1 investigation indicates any potential pollution linkages, a Conceptual Site Model must be formulated and these linkages must be subjected to risk assessment. If a Phase 2 investigation is required, then a risk assessment of all relevant pollution linkages will require to be submitted. If the risk assessment identifies any unacceptable risks then an appraisal of remedial options and remediation strategy will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. No works other than investigative works shall be carried out on site prior to receipt of the Planning Authority’s written approval of the remediation strategy. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 7. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition, as required in connection with condition 1, a detailed Implementation Plan for the site, that takes cognisance of the previously approved remediation strategy, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The
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implementation plan shall be prepared by suitably qualified persons and shall detail the measures necessary to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property, and the natural and historical environment. The plan shall include details of all works to be undertaken, the remediation objectives and criteria, a timetable of works and/or details of the phasing of works relative to the rest of the development, and site management procedures. The plan shall ensure that upon completion of the remediation works the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IIA in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 8. Remediation of the site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved remediation strategy prior to the proposed development being brought into use. Any amendments to the approved remediation strategy shall not be implemented unless approved in writing by the Planning Authority. On completion of the remediation works and/or prior to the site being occupied, the developer shall submit a verification report to the Planning Authority, confirming that the works have been carried out in accordance with the approved remediation strategy and that the works have successfully reduced the risks to acceptable levels. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 9. The presence of any previously unencountered contamination that becomes evident during the development of the site shall be reported to the Planning Authority in writing within one week, and work on the affected area shall cease. At this stage, if requested by the Planning Authority, an investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken and an amended remediation strategy and implementation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the recommencement works in the affected area. The approved details shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 10. If there is a requirement to either re-use site won material or to import material, then the assessment criteria and sampling frequency that would adequately demonstrate its suitability for use shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to any material being re-used or imported. In addition to this and in accordance with BS3882:2015 and BS8601:2013, material to be used in the top 300mm shall also be free from metals, plastic, wood, glass, tarmac, paper and odours.
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On completion of the works and at a time and or phasing agreed by the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit a verification report containing details of the source of the material and appropriate test results to demonstrate its suitability for use. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 11. During the period of construction, all works and ancillary operations (including deliveries and collections) which are audible at the site boundary, shall be carried out between the following hours unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority: Mondays to Fridays: 0800-1800 Saturday 0800-1300 Sundays and public holidays: No working Reason: To ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise and disturbance at unsocial hours. 12. No piling works shall be carried out until a method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. This statement shall include an assessment of the impact of the piling on surrounding properties, taking into account the guidance contained in BS 6472: ‘Evaluation of Human Response to Vibration in Buildings’. It shall detail any procedures which are proposed to minimise the impact of noise and vibration on the occupants of surrounding properties. This statement shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person, and the piling works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved method statement. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents/occupants during construction. 13. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, no development shall commence on site until such time as a scheme for the control and mitigation of dust has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall identify likely sources of dust arising from the development or its construction and shall identify measures to prevent or limit the occurrence and impact of such dust. The approved scheme shall thereafter be implemented fully prior to any of the identified dust generating activities commencing on site and shall be maintained thereafter, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise the occurrence of dust, in the interests of the amenity of the area. 14. No site clearance works including demolition works and the removal of trees and vegetation shall take place during the bird nesting season March to September inclusive, unless first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority
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and nesting bird survey undertaken not more than 48 hours prior to the commencement of site clearance works, the findings of which shall be submitted to the Planning Authority. Reason : In the interests of the protection of nesting birds. 15. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, the recommendations of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Preliminary Roost Assessment dated 1st November 2024 and hereby approved, will be implemented in full to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of biodiversity. 16. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition as required in connection with condition 1, a tree survey shall be submitted for consideration by the Planning Authority. This shall include full details of all trees within the application site, their condition, those to be removed and details of measures to protect retained trees during construction works, Thereafter, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority, only trees identified for removal in the approved document shall be removed and the approved tree protection measures shall be implemented and remain in place for the duration of the construction works on site, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the retention and protection of trees. 17. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition, full details of traffic calming measures to the existing public road to ensure 20mph speed limit along existing public road shall be submitted. The traffic calming measures shall thereafter be implemented as approved and to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the first dwellinghouse within the site. Reason: In the interests of road safety.