Item 4 - Draft Minutes - Planning Committee 03 06 26
West Dunbartonshire Council · 5 August 2026
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PLANNING COMMITTEE At a Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 10.01 a.m. Present: Councillors Ian Dickson, Gurpreet Singh Johal, Lawrence O’Neill, Lauren Oxley, Chris Pollock and Hazel Sorrell. Attending: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager; James McColl, Development Management Team Leader; Amy Melkevik, Lead Planning Officer; Wojciech Borowski, Planning Officer; Christopher Anderson, Section Head and Principal Solicitor; and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and Councillor Kevin Crawford. Councillor Lawrence O’Neill in the Chair DECLARATION OF INTERESTS It was noted that there were no declarations of interest in any of the items of business on the agenda. OPEN FORUM The Committee noted that no open forum questions had been submitted by members of the public. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 22 April 2026 were submitted and approved as a correct record. NOTE OF VISITATION A Note of Visitation carried out on 20 April 2026, a copy of which forms Appendix 1 hereto, was submitted and noted. ITEM 4
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning applications:- (a) DC24/108/PPP: Erection of residential-led (Class 8, Class 9 and sui generis) mixed use development including Class 1A (Retail), Class 3 (Restaurants and cafes), sui generis hot food takeaways/public houses, Class 4 (Office), Class 10 (Non-residential institutions) and Class 11 (Leisure) with associated outdoor space and public realm works, access, landscaping, parking and infrastructure at Artizan Centre, College Way, Dumbarton by West Dunbartonshire Council. The Committee heard the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader, in further explanation of the Planning Application and in answer to Members’ questions. The Chair invited Alastair Wood of Savills and Michael Stewart of Kaya Consulting (the Applicant’s Agents) to address the Committee. Mr Wood and Mr Stewart were heard in respect of the application. After discussion the Committee agreed to refer the application to full Council for determination with a preliminary recommendation, based on the information considered to date, that it be approved, subject to the conditions in Section 9 of the report, as detailed within Appendix 2 hereto. (b) DC26/030/FUL: Proposed change of use from private residential to commercial residential for short term lets at Flat 2/2 19 Antonine Gate, Duntocher, Clydebank G81 6EG by DMD Development Ltd. The Committee heard the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader in further explanation of the Planning Application and in answer to Members’ questions. After discussion, the Committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to the condition set out in Section 9 of the report, as detailed within Appendix 3 hereto. The meeting closed at 10.38 a.m.
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APPENDIX 1 PLANNING COMMITTEE NOTE OF VISITATION – 20 APRIL 2026 Present: Councillors Lawence O’Neill and Chris Pollock. Attending: James McColl, Development Management Team Leader and Jennifer Campbell, Lead Planning Officer. SITE VISIT A site visit was undertaken in connection with the undernoted planning application:- 50 North Elgin Street, Clydebank G81 1BZ DC25/095/FUL: Change of use of a Class 10 Community Centre to a Class 1A Convenience Store with associated works including extension to the existing building by MLC Architectural Drawings.
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APPENDIX 2 DC24/108/PPP: Erection of residential-led (Class 8, Class 9 and sui generis) mixed use development including Class 1A (Retail), Class 3 (Restaurants and cafes), sui generis hot food takeaways/public houses, Class 4 (Office), Class 10 (Non-residential institutions) and Class 11 (Leisure) with associated outdoor space and public realm works, access, landscaping, parking and infrastructure at Artizan Centre, College Way, Dumbarton by West Dunbartonshire Council. GRANT full planning permission subject to the following conditions: 1. The development to which this permission relates must be commenced no later than eight years from the date of this permission. Reason: To be in compliance with Section 59(2A)(b) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended. 2. That prior to the submission of the first application for the approval of matters specified by condition, a detailed phasing plan for the entire application site showing the relevant phases and anticipated timescales for the development of each phase, and the inter-relationship of the phases shall be submitted for the further approval of the Planning Authority. All applications for the approval of matters specified by condition shall thereafter either demonstrate compliance with the agreed phasing plan or include an updated phasing plan for approval. Development shall at all times proceed in accordance with the most up-to-date approved phasing plan unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the appropriate phasing for the comprehensive delivery of the development of the site. 3. No development shall commence within any phase of the development until such time as approval of the detailed design, layout and other matters associated with that development phase (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, including floor plans and elevations. Full specifications of all materials must be submitted and samples submitted to the Planning Authority on request. The means of access to, and layout of, the site, including car parking provision inclusive of disabled bays, and the provision of electric vehicle charging, cycle parking provision and servicing arrangements in so far as is required. b. The details of, and timetable for, the implementation of the hard and soft landscaping for the site, including details of maintenance arrangements. c. Full details of the design and location of all boundary walls and fences. d. Details of existing and proposed site levels and site sections. e. Details of flood mitigation measures.
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f. 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. This shall also demonstrate that all surface water is intercepted within the site. g. The disposal of sewerage. h. Details of the storage and collection of waste and recycling from the development. i. Detailed information on biodiversity enhancement measures to be incorporated into the development. j. Details of tree protection during the construction phase. k. Full details of the incorporation of low and zero carbon infrastructure into the development. l. An updated noise impact assessment specifically considering the detail of the development comprising that phase and any required noise mitigation measures shall be submitted. m. An updated air quality assessment specifically considering the detail of the development comprising that phase and any required air quality mitigation measures shall be submitted. n. A detailed report on the extent, scale and nature of any contamination for each development parcel/phase shall be carried out with a detailed remediation strategy and implementation plan detailing the measures necessary to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. o. A Green and Active Travel Plan. Reason: In order to ensure that the development is of an acceptable appearance and character and that all associated technical issues are addressed. 4. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition as required in connection with condition 3, a site-wide water environment investigation and assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The report shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and as a minimum shall include the following: a. Suitable and sufficient monitoring from across the entire site in order to identify the extent, scale and nature of contamination with regards to the water environment. b. An appropriate level of assessment in accordance with current guidance that identifies the key receptors and the significance of any pollutant linkages found to be present. Should a significant pollutant linkage be identified on the site then a site-wide preliminary remedial options appraisal is to be provided that demonstrates whereabouts on the site remediation is considered likely. Any measures identified in the report shall be implemented as approved within a timescale agreed with the Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the wider environment and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use.
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5. 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, 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. 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. 6. The presence of any previously unexpected 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 site shall cease. At this stage, if requested by the Planning Authority, an appropriate investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken and a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the recommencement of site works. The approved details shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is fit for its intended use. 7. That all surface water shall be intercepted within the site both during construction and on completion of the development. Full details of measures 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. 8. Notwithstanding condition 3 above, no residential property shall be occupied until the contents of a Travel Information Pack which encourages reduced dependency on the private car by highlighting the location of local amenities, public transport services and active travel routes is submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, on the occupation of each residential property, the approved Travel Information Pack shall be provided to new residents. Reason: In the interests of encouraging sustainable travel habits. 9. That unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority as part of any application for matters specified by condition for any phase of the
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development, a Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted which shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to the following: a. A construction programme; b. Details of wheel washing and road cleaning; c. Hours of operation of site traffic; d. Construction vehicle routes; e. Prohibited routes; f. Hours of deliveries; g. Access to the site; h. Construction traffic signage; i. Parking locations of construction vehicles, site operatives; and contractors which shall include staff parking out-with the public road. Thereafter, construction traffic shall be managed in accordance with the approved arrangements at all times unless first otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure all matters relating to construction traffic are managed in an appropriate manner in the interests of road and pedestrian safety. 10. That unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority as part of any application for matters specified by condition for any phase of the development, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The CEMP shall include: a. A site-specific CEMP outlining the details of all construction works and mitigation to be undertaken in relation to that phase together with an indicative timetable of activities. b. Hours of work associated with that phase for all works and ancillary operations (including piling) which are audible at the site boundary (or at such other place(s) as may first be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority). c. The hours of all delivery and other traffic arriving and leaving the site. d. A site waste management plan (dealing with all aspects of waste produced during the construction period). e. Details of the formation of the construction compound, welfare facilities, materials storage areas and stockpiles, car parking, compound lighting and boundary fencing. f. A drainage management strategy for the site and a detailed drainage management plan addressing the management of surface, ground and wastewater arising during construction. This shall demonstrate that all surface water is intercepted within the site during the construction period. g. Details for the sewage disposal and/or treatment from onsite welfare facilities.
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The CEMP for each phase of the development shall thereafter be implemented on site as approved unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that construction is undertaken in an appropriate manner and to protect the amenity of nearby residents during the construction period. 11. 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 6472-1:2008 "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. 12 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. 13. That as part of the first application for matters specified by condition as required in connection with condition 3, full details of the implementation of a programme of archaeological works in accordance with a written scheme of investigation be submitted for consideration by the Planning Authority in consultation with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. Thereafter the developer shall ensure that the programme of archaeological works is fully implemented as agreed and that all recording and recovery of archaeological resources within the development site is undertaken to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority in agreement with the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. Reason: In the interests of the recording of antiquity. 14. All recommendations set out in Chapter 5 of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report dated 21 February 2024 shall be followed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority inclusive of the requirement for further survey work
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as may be required to inform any future application for approval of matters specified by condition under condition 3 above. Reason: In the interests of the protection of biodiversity. 15. Prior to the occupation of the first residential property 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 interests of providing effective telecommunications connections.
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APPENDIX 3 DC26/030/FUL: Proposed change of use from private residential to commercial residential for short term lets at Flat 2/2 19 Antonine Gate, Duntocher, Clydebank G81 6EG by DMD Development Ltd. GRANT full planning permission subject to the following condition: 1. The short term let accommodation shall be operated and managed at all times in accordance with the details set out in the approved Operational Statement, to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure appropriate management of the short term let in the interests of residential amenity.