Item 7 - Scottish Ministers decision on Planning Application DC25.175.FUL
West Dunbartonshire Council · 22 April 2026
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Official WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 22nd April 2026 _____________________________________________________________ Subject: The construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank, G81 1YA by Clydebank Football Club 1. Purpose The purpose of this report is to update the Committee of the position relating to the above planning application which was referred to the Scottish Ministers following Committee determining it was minded to grant planning permission. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee note the decision. 3. Background 3.1 Planning application DC25/175/FUL considered the construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing to accommodate the proposed stand. The proposed stand measures approximately 4.1m in height at its highest point, 34.4m in length and 2.9m in width. The ballstop fence proposed is located to the rear of the stand and is proposed to be 5m and height and span 40m. The stand provides 150 seats which will increase the stadium capacity from 1260 to 1410. Proposed materials are noted as black plastisol coasted profile metal sheeting for the roof and walls for the stand and white powder coated metal for the pitch side fencing to match existing. 3.2 In considering the application, it was recognised proposal site is located within an area that is designated in both the adopted and proposed plans as an area of open space. The improvement of open space and sports facilities is supported in National Planning Framework 4 through Policy 15 relating to 20-minute neighbourhoods as well as policies R1 and R3 relating to the retention and enhancement of open space as well as policy GI1 of the proposed Local Development Plan 2. 3.3 The proposal is however also located within the inner consultation zone for the fuel storage site located at Rothesay Dock and the Health and Safety Executive have objected to the proposal. This is due to the proposal for the stand resulting in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. The proposal therefore poses a potential safety risk for those using the proposed stand due to the proximity of a major accident hazard site. Accordingly, the proposal is not supported by Policy 23 g) of National Planning Framework 4 together with Policy DC5 of the West Dunbartonshire Local Plan. 3.4 In considering this application, Members noted the objection from the Health and Safety Executive and the support given by other policies in the Development Plan. Members concluded that taking into account that this is an existing site that can remain in operation irrespective of the outcome of this planning application and compliance otherwise with the Development Plan that permission should be ITEM 7
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Official granted, contrary to officers recommendation, pending the required notification to Scottish Ministers. 4. Main Issues 4.1 Following consideration by Committee on 11th February 2026, the planning application was notified to the Scottish Ministers under the Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (Scotland) Direction 2009. 4.2 After review, the Scottish Ministers confirmed on 20th March that it is not Ministers intention to intervene in this application by either issuing a direction restricting the granting of consent or by calling in the application for their own determination. 4.3 Consequently, the decision notice was issued by officers in line with the committee determination. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no people implications associated with this report. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 There are no financial or procurement issues associated with this report. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 There are no risks associated with this report. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 There are no equalities issues associated with this report. 9. Consultation 9.1 Consultation was undertaken during the consideration of the planning application. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 The Council’s decision on these planning applications is considered to have been consistent with the following strategic priorities: Our Economy – Strong and Flourishing; Our Environment – A Greener Future; and Our Communities – Resilient and Thriving.
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Official Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 22nd April 2026 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning & Building Standards Manager Email: Michael.Mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader Email: James.McColl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: None Background Papers: 1. Report to Planning Committee 11th February 2026 - Planning application - The construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank, G81 1YA by Clydebank Football Club. Wards Affected: Ward 6 (Clydebank Waterfront)