Item 5 - DC26.049.FUL Construction of a new 3G synthetic pitch in Clydebank by WDC
West Dunbartonshire Council · 5 August 2026
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 5th August 2026 DC26/049/FUL: Construction of a new 3G synthetic pitch including drainage, floodlighting and fencing at Football Park, Lilac Avenue, Clydebank by West Dunbartonshire Council. 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 The application has been subject to a substantial body of objection. Under the terms of the approved Scheme of Delegation (Section 4C, paragraph 41), it therefore requires to be determined by the Planning Committee. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Section 9 below. 3. DEVELOPMENT DETAILS 3.1 The application relates to a site within the existing “Football Park” also known as Mountblow Pitches on Lilac Avenue in Clydebank. Mountblow Pitches has a range of existing sports facilities including 1 synthetic pitch which can be utilised as either one 11 a-side pitch or three 7 a-side pitches, as well as 1 grass football pitch. There is also a sports pavilion which is a Category C listed building. The application site itself is the existing grass football pitch as well as the cobbled/paved area to the opposite side of the road which extends from the end of the housing on Lilac Avenue northwest beyond the pavilion. 3.2 The proposed works include: • The replacement of the existing grass pitch with a full-size 3G synthetic pitch measuring 106m by 66m with a 2m wide hardstanding area and access path. • The erection of a 6-column LED floodlighting system measuring 15m in height. • Drainage works. • The erection of perimeter fencing measuring 3m in height and extending to 5m in heigh behind the goal ends. • The erection of 4m high, solid acoustic fencing at the east goal end. • The creation of 48 car parking spaces by formalising parking to provide 44 standard parking spaces and 4 accessible parking spaces. Two bus bays are also proposed. 3.3 The proposed hours of use contained within the Design and Access Statement are Monday to Friday, 8am until 10pm and Saturday and Sunday, 8am until 8pm. ITEM 5
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3.4 Previous relevant site history includes application DC25/016/FUL for the construction of a new 3G synthetic pitch including drainage, floodlighting and fencing. This application did not include the area currently used as informal parking and was withdrawn at the applicant's request. 4. CONSULTATIONS 4.1 West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service No objections. It is noted that a swept path analysis for buses shows they can safely enter and manoeuvre within the site without conflict or obstructing the turning area. Acceptable pedestrian routes between parking areas are also provided. Conditions relating to floodlighting and that no materials or plant obstruct the public road or footway during construction are requested. 4.2 West Dunbartonshire Council Environmental Health Service No objections subject to conditions relating to the hours of operation of the facility including the flood lighting, the acoustic fence, construction hours, vehicle delivery times during construction, contaminated land and dust. 4.3 West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service (Flooding) No objections. 4.4 Network Rail No objections. 5. REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 Six objections were received to the application. The detail of each objection is available for public viewing in the electronic planning file for the application. The concerns raised in the objections can be summarised as follows: Parking and Access • The surrounding roads, particularly Lilac Avenue, are already under strain due to increased traffic associated with the existing facilities. • The proposal would worsen existing parking and access pressure on Pine Road, Lilac Avenue, Cedar Avenue and surrounding streets. • The road is frequently restricted to one-way movement due to excessive parking, making it unsafe and difficult for residents. • Driveways are often obstructed due to football parking. • The streets surrounding this area are congested and unsafe for children to play in with the volume of traffic passing through. • There are access issues for emergency vehicles and refuse collection. • There is already a high volume of traffic in the area. • Cars break the speed limit on Lilac Avenue. • There has been a noticeable deterioration in road conditions over recent years due to increased usage. • There is no dedicated access from a main or classified road. • Alternative access should be reconsidered. • The proposal fails to adequately assess the impact on the surrounding residential and wider road network.
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• The access network is not suitable for regular bus or coach movements associated with the proposed facility, despite the application making provision for bus parking. • There is not enough parking to accommodate two 3G pitches. • The application appears to rely upon parking areas which are already heavily utilised by existing users of the current football facilities. These spaces are therefore not genuinely new parking provision and cannot reasonably be presented as mitigation for the additional operational demand generated by a second active pitch. • The addition of another pitch, without clear evidence of adequate parking provision, will further exacerbate this issue and negatively impact residents’ ability to access their own homes. • A condition should be required ensuring genuinely new parking provision has been constructed and made available. • The proposal presents unacceptable road safety and public safety risks. • The Council should require a traffic and access assessment. • No swept-path analysis, vehicle tracking evidence, or comprehensive operational modelling appears to have been submitted. • No detailed Transport Assessment or robust traffic modelling appears to have been submitted. • Waiting restrictions such as yellow lines should not be relied upon as mitigation because they do not create additional parking capacity, would burden residents, and may not be routinely enforced. Floodlighting • The proposal would introduce additional 15 metre floodlighting columns close to homes already affected by existing pitch lighting. • Neighbouring properties are currently affected by its floodlighting, which shines directly into children’s bedrooms as well as kitchen and living spaces. The addition of a new pitch closer to our property will significantly worsen this issue. Noise • Neighbouring residents can currently hear shouting, foul language, whistles and activity from the existing pitch at a distance, relocating activity closer to our property will intensify this disturbance. • The sound study used to justify this proposal appears to have been carried out during the off-season when pitch usage was minimal. This is misleading and does not reflect the reality of how the noise from matches and training sessions carries into our homes. • The claim that the proposed 4-metre-high metal barrier will mitigate noise is unrealistic. Sound travels upwards and across open spaces, meaning this structure is unlikely to provide any significant relief. Other Concerns • Building another 3G pitch removes the only unfenced/free greenspace in this vicinity for others to play. • The removal of informal grass play space may displace children’s informal play and cycling further into surrounding residential streets, worsening the safety concern created by additional traffic and parking pressure.
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• There is already a significant issue with litter generated by users of the existing pitches, including discarded water bottles and general waste, much of which spreads into surrounding areas and private properties. There appears to be a lack of bins and/or regular maintenance to manage this problem. • If permission is granted, the Council should require a site management plan. • The proposal would operate cumulatively with the existing adjacent artificial pitch, rather than in isolation. • A floodlit 3G pitch can be used more frequently, more intensively, later in the evening, and throughout darker winter months. • The proposed mitigation depends on a substantial 4 metre acoustic barrier, which raises visual and residential amenity concerns. • The surrounding area will be left abandoned and neglected, rather than maintained as a useful green space for the community. • The proposal poses risks to wildlife and creates safety concerns for children in the area. • The current application has not demonstrated why the existing grass pitch must be lost, nor why the proposed pitch cannot be located elsewhere within the wider landholding. • Despite gates being locked, there have been reported incidents at similar facilities where individuals have climbed over fences, resulting in emergency services being called. • There are existing drainage issues which affect a neighbouring property. 5.2 The points and concerns raised in the objections are considered in Section 7 below. 6. ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) 6.1 Policy 1 aims to tackle the climate and nature crises by requiring that significant weight be given to these issues when considering all development proposals. Policy 2 relates to the climate in the form of climate mitigation and adaptation, while Policy 3 seeks to protect biodiversity, reverse biodiversity loss, and deliver positive effects from development and strengthen nature networks. Overall, the proposal provides an improved sports facility, within a park which provides further sports facilities and as such is considered a sustainable location. No biodiversity matters arise. It is considered that the nature and scale of development proposal would have a neutral effect in respect of Policies 1, 2 and 3. 6.2 Policy 7 aims to protect and enhance historic environment assets and places. The proposal is adjacent to a category C listed sports pavilion and as such its setting must be considered. The proposal complies with the policy this issue is discussed in detail in Section 7 below. Whilst the proposal lies in close proximity to the pavilion, which is a listed building, no concerns arise in respect of the setting of this building with reference to Policy 7. 6.3 Policy 14 aims to promote and facilitate well designed development that makes successful places by taking a design-led approach and applying the place principle. Criterion (d) states that proposals which are detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area or inconsistent with the six qualities of successful places
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will not be supported. Policy 15 relates to local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods and supports local access to sport and recreation facilities. The proposal complies with the above policies as the proposal will contribute towards local living with a new accessible facility and without significant adverse effects on local amenity. This issue is discussed in detail in Section 7 below. 6.4 Policy 21 aims to encourage, promote and facilitate spaces and opportunities for play, recreation and sport. The proposal is for the enhancement of an existing sports facility and as such in in line with the aims of the policy. 6.5 Policy 23 aims to protect people and places from environmental harm and encourage, promote and facilitate development that improves health and wellbeing. Criterion (a) supports development proposals that will have positive effects on health, including proposals that incorporate opportunities for exercise. Criterion (e) advises that development proposals which are likely to raise unacceptable noise issues will not be supported. The proposal is considered acceptable with reference to this policy as, a sports facility will be provided, and no unacceptable noise issues are predicted to be created. This issue is discussed further in Section 7 below. 6.6 Having assessed the proposal with reference to NPF4, it is considered that the proposal accords with the policies, subject to the recommended conditions. West Dunbartonshire Adopted Local Plan 2010 6.7 Policy GD1 seeks to ensure that all new development enhances the Plan area and environmental quality in general through an emphasis on high quality design. Proposals are required to meet a number of criteria, including the need to be appropriate to the local area in terms of land use and layout and design; be energy efficient and meet the roads, parking and access requirements of the Council. It is considered that the development is appropriate for the location and in addition no objections from consultees have been received. This issue is discussed further in Section 7 below. 6.8 The character and amenity of existing residential areas, identified on the Proposals Map, will be safeguarded and where possible enhanced in accordance with Policy H5. This includes proposals needing to reflect the character of the surrounding area in terms of scale, density, design and materials; the need to retain trees; and the requirement to avoid over development which would have an adverse effect on local amenity, access and parking or would be out of scale with surrounding buildings. As discussed below, it is considered that the development is appropriate for the location and in addition no objections from consultees have been received. 6.9 Policy E 1 relates the Council’s biodiversity duty. No biodiversity matters arise. 6.10 The site is located with an area identified as open space and as such, Policy R1 applies. Policy R1 states that developments on existing sports pitches shall not be redeveloped except in certain circumstances. This includes where the playing field which would be lost as a result of the proposed development would be replaced by a new playing field of comparable or greater benefit for sport and in a location which is convenient for its users or the upgrading of an existing playing field to provide a better quality facility, either within the same site or at another location
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which is convenient for its users and which maintains or improves the overall playing capacity in the area. Policy R3 relates to the enhancement of open space and sports facilities and supports the upgrade recreation facilities as and when resources allow. The proposal is for the existing pitch to be replaced with a synthetic, all-weather pitch with lighting which will increase the times which the facility can be used. As such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with the policies. 6.11 The proposal is adjacent to a listed building and as such, Policy BE2 applies. BE2 states that the Council will aim to ensure that in relation to any works affecting a listed building or its setting, its appearance, character and setting is not adversely affected. The proposal complies with the policy this issue is discussed in detail in Section 7 below. 6.12 Policy F2 requires the drainage of development proposals to satisfy the principles of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and comply with the guidance in the “Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) Design Manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland” published by the Sustainable Urban Drainage Scottish Working Party. The proposal includes drainage and is considered to be acceptable. 6.13 Having assessed the proposal with reference to the adopted Local Plan, it is considered that the proposal accords with the policies, subject to conditions. 7. ASSESSMENT AGAINST MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS West Dunbartonshire Local Plan (LDP2) Proposed Plan 7.1 On 15 March 2023, the Planning Committee took a decision that the Council would not adopt Local Development Plan 2. The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), incorporating the recommended modifications of the Examination Report received on 22 April 2020, which were accepted by the Planning Committee of 19 August 2020, remains the Council’s most up to date spatial strategy and is therefore afforded significant weight in the assessment and determination of planning applications, subject to compatibility with NPF4. The Scottish Ministers’ Direction relating to the adoption of LDP2, dated 18 December 2020, is also a material consideration. 7.2 Policy CP1 requires new development to take a design-led approach to creating sustainable places, which put the needs of people first and demonstrates the six qualities of successful places. The proposal is considered to appropriately located and designed and as such is in accordance with the policy. 7.3 Policy H4 aims to protect, preserve and enhance the residential character and amenity of existing residential areas, including a presumption against the establishment of non-residential uses within, or in close proximity of residential areas, which would potentially be detrimental to local amenity, or which would cause unacceptable disturbance to local residents. Further to the detailed assessment set out below, it is considered that the proposal will not have a significant adverse effects on amenity. The proposal therefore complies with the above Policy.
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7.4 Policy GI1 states that playing fields and sports pitches should not be developed upon apart from in certain circumstances. This includes where a new or upgraded playing field of comparable or greater benefit for sport is provided in a location which is convenient for its users, and which maintains or improves the overall playing field capacity in the area. The new facility is to be provided on the site of the existing facility and as such is considered to be in accordance with the policy. 7.5 Policy BE2 states that development that would adversely affect the setting of a listed building will not be permitted unless the proposal meets certain criteria. It is considered that the proposal will not adversely affect the setting of the listed building. 7.6 Policy ENV8 relates to light and noise. All development proposals shall incorporate design measures which minimise or reduce light pollution. All new development must also ensure that significant adverse noise impacts on surrounding properties and uses are avoided. Conditions are proposed which ensure the proposal is in accordance with the policy. 7.7 Having assessed the proposal with reference to the proposed Local Development Plan 2, it is considered that the proposal accords with the policies, subject to conditions. Principle of Development 7.8 The application site is located upon an existing pitch with other sports facilities surrounding. The area is identified in both the adopted Local Plan and proposed Local Development Plan 2 as an area of open space. The proposal is to upgrade the existing sports facility from a grass pitch to a 3G synthetic pitch with associated fencing, floodlighting and the formalisation of parking. The proposal to upgrade the sports facility maintains the wider open space function of the area and upgrades the existing sports provision. As such the proposal is in accordance with the policies relating to sports facilities and open space and is in principle acceptable in this location. Design, Appearance and Visual Amenity 7.9 The proposal is of a standard design for sports facilities of this type with the existing, adjacent synthetic pitch also having fencing and floodlights. The fencing around the existing, adjacent, synthetic pitch which was approved under application DC17/192 is 6m in height with 15m high floodlights. The current proposal includes fencing of differing heights and designs. At the goal ends there will be 5m high twin wire fencing as well as a 4m high, solid acoustic fence located just behind the east goal end. To the sides of the pitch, it is proposed to have 3m high twin wire fencing. Whilst the addition of a 4m high solid fence will have a visual impact on the area, it is considered that on balance the proposal is acceptable. This is due to the requirement of the acoustic fence in relation to noise and neighbouring properties outweighing the visual impact of the fence. The 15m high floodlights will not be out of place within the park due to the existing floodlights being of the same height. Overall, it is considered that the design and appearance of the sports facility is acceptable within the park.
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Roads and Parking 7.10 In considering the impact upon roads, traffic flow, parking and general road safety, the application site is situated within an existing park and will replace an existing, established grass football pitch. There are a number of bus stops on Mountblow Road as well as Dumbarton Road, with a variety of bus routes serving the area. Dalmuir Railway Station is also an approximate 12-minute walk away. With regards to parking, there are no delineated parking spaces at Mountblow Pitches. There is an area of hardstanding which was previously the location of housing which was demolished some years ago. This area is known to be used as informal parking during matches at the existing pitches. It is proposed to formalise 48 car parking spaces, 44 of which are standard spaces and 4 of which are accessible parking spaces. Two bus bays are also proposed. 7.11 The assessment of roads and parking matters is principally guided by the consultation response from the Council’s Roads Service. The Council’s Roads Service provided no objection to the proposal subject to conditions to address a variety of matters including demonstration that buses can safely enter/manoeuvre the site without conflict or obstructing the turning area, pedestrian routes between parking areas, flood lighting and no materials or plant to obstruct the public road or footway during construction. Swept path plans and a delineated walking route within the site have now been provided to the satisfaction of the Roads Service. With regards to materials or plant blocking the footway or road, the granting of planning permission does not convey any rights on the applicant to store plant or materials on the public road. Should this or the blocking of the public road occur, this would be a matter for the Roads Service to address via separate legislation. Details of the floodlighting layout have been provided with the application and the lighting itself is focused on the pitch. There is thus nothing to suggest that it will cause undue distraction to road users. 7.12 A number of objections to the proposal centred on traffic and road safety issues. It was noted by the Roads Service in response to objections that the proposal was assessed against the National Roads Development Guide and that both the internal site layout and external access route, including Lilac Avenue, were considered and found acceptable. It was also considered that a Traffic Assessment or Statement was not required and that its absence does not represent a gap in the assessment. The Roads Service consider that the proposal does not introduce an additional football pitch. The facility currently operates as a grass pitch and the proposal to replace it with an artificial surface does not increase the playing surface area at the site. Whilst the new facility may reduce the potential for the pitch to be affected by adverse weather, any suggestion that the development will generate significant additional trips beyond current levels is not supported. 7.13 The existing informal parking on Lilac Avenue is also highlighted in the objections received. The Roads Service have further clarified that parking on the public road in this area is unregulated and there are no assigned spaces. Existing on street parking does not constitute an established, and therefore protected, position. It cannot reasonably be relied upon as a material objection, and the Roads Service consider that it would not be appropriate to recommend refusal of the application or recommend planning conditions to control this.
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Residential Amenity 7.14 The proposal has residential properties located to the east on Lilac Avenue and Pine Road. It is accepted that any development project will generate an element of noise and activity during construction, and this cannot be a determining factor in the assessment of the application. However, subject to the conditions recommended by Environmental Health, including those in respect of construction hours and dust control, a suitable level of residential amenity will be maintained during the construction phase. Concerns are raised in the objections regarding noise from the use of the facility. An established level of noise and activity from the use of the established grass football pitch at this location already exists. This includes noise and activity from players and spectators during games. The proposed upgrade has the potential to cause additional noise beyond this established position as the new floodlight facility has the potential to operate for longer hours than the existing un-lit grass pitch. Noise will also potentially arise from the ball hitting the ballstop fencing. Noise from the proposal has been considered by the applicant in a Noise Impact Assessment (NIA). The NIA has concluded that subject to the installation of an acoustic fence no additional, unacceptable noise disturbance will be created to the detriment of adjacent residential amenity. 7.15 The Council’s Environmental Health Service were consulted on the application and have no objections to the proposal subject to conditions inclusive of those to ensure the implementation of the acoustic fence. As such it is recommended that any granting of permission should include a condition to ensure the acoustic barrier is erected and maintained for the lifetime of the development. In addition, given the floodlit facility has the potential to operate for longer hours and that this will potentially bring an element of additional noise and activity from those using and visiting the facility in close proximity to residential properties, a condition is recommended in order to limit the times when the facility can be operated in order to protect residential amenity. There are conflicting details provided within the Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) and the Design Statement as to the proposed operational hours. Environmental Health have recommended that the hours proposed within the NIA be conditioned in order to protect residential amenity. 7.16 The proposal also includes floodlights, and a Lighting Impact Report has been provided by the applicant. Further to the consultation response from Environmental Health, it is recommended that any granting of permission also limit the hours in which floodlights can operate to be in line with the hours of operation for the facility in order to protect the neighbouring residential amenity from unacceptable impacts from light. 7.17 Whilst concerns are raised in the objections regarding possible overshadowing from the acoustic fence, this is in excess of 30 metres from the rear garden boundaries of properties on Pine Road. Subject to the recommended conditions, it is considered that the proposal overall would not have any significant adverse effect on residential amenity. Flooding and Drainage 7.18 Whilst the risk of some surface water flooding within the area is identified, the applicant has provided a drainage layout and strategy for the development. The Roads Service have been consulted and offer no objections on the grounds of
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flooding. Issues to do with drainage have also been raised in the objections. Given the above and that the proposal includes drainage as part of the application, drainage will be improved and it is not expected that any additional impacts to neighbours will arise in this regard. Setting of the Listed Building 7.19 The adjacent Mountblow Football Pavilion is a category C listed building due to it being a rare example of Modern Movement sports pavilion surviving largely unaltered and occupying original recreation ground setting. In considering whether the setting of this building is impacted upon, Historic Environment Scotland’s Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) seeks to preserve the historic environment. The Managing Change in the Historic Environment Guidance Note on Setting provides further advice noting that Setting can be important to the way in which historic structures or places are understood, appreciated and experienced. It can often be integral to a historic asset’s cultural significance. Planning authorities must take into account the setting of historic assets when making decisions on planning applications. In assessing the impact upon the setting of this listed building, the pavilion retains its open recreation ground setting with its principal elevation facing the playing fields. The proposal is sited to the side of the listed building away from the principal elevation. Whilst fencing and floodlighting will be introduced, the area retains its use as an area for sports with the associated pavilion. The principal elevation is also not affected by this development. As such it is considered that the proposal will not have an adverse impact upon the setting of the listed building with the key vistas and how the building is understood within the recreation ground setting being maintained. Other Matters raised by Consultees 7.20 The Council’s Environmental Health Service were consulted on the application and had no objections to the proposal subject to conditions. Conditions relating to the hours of operation, the acoustic fence, construction hours, dust and vehicle delivery times are discussed above. A ground investigation was submitted by the applicant and is accepted by Environmental Health. Conditions relating to unexpected contamination and the importation of materials are recommended to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 7.21 Whilst a railway line lies to the south, Network Rail offer no objections to the proposal. Other Matters raised in representations 7.22 In considering the points and concerns raised in the objections and not already addressed above, concerns are raised that the proposal will remove the only unfenced/free greenspace in this area. The designated open space extends to the south of the proposal as well as west, beyond the existing 3G pitch. Whilst the proposal encloses the existing pitch, there is open space remaining. The application site itself is also specifically laid out as a football pitch and not a general area of recreational greenspace. The proposed site has been stated as contributing to the overall ecological balance of the neighbourhood and that wildlife would be affected by lights. It should be noted that there is an adjacent floodlit pitch together with the widely street-lit urban area. It is not considered that any additional impact would occur from the proposed floodlights and in any case, a condition is proposed to control the operating hours of the pitch and floodlights, and that the
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floodlights are not on whilst the pitch is not in active use. The ecological value of a maintained football pitch is limited, and it is not considered that there will be an unacceptable negative impact on ecology. 7.23 It has been noted that cars often break the speed limit on Lilac Avenue. Speeding is not a planning matter and would be a matter for the police. As noted above, the Roads Service also have no objections to the proposal. 7.24 Concerns are raised regarding an existing issue with litter. This is not a matter which can be controlled by Planning. The surrounding land not being maintained can also not be controlled as it is outwith the red line boundary of the application. Concerns have also been raised regarding the pitch being used without permission, users gaining access via climbing fences and children accessing the facility without supervision. Such matters cannot be controlled by the planning system and as such are not a consideration of the planning application. 7.25 The location of the proposal has been noted by objectors with some stating that the development should be located elsewhere. The proposed location is considered acceptable, and further locations are not required to be provided as part of the application process and cannot be considered as part of this application. 8. CONCLUSION 8.1 Overall, the proposal for a full size, 3G pitch will provide opportunities for sport to be played during times of the year when inclement weather would deem the natural grass surface unplayable or dangerous. The application site is located within an existing park which is designated an open space within both the adopted Local Plan and Proposed Local Development Plan 2. The upgrade of the existing grass pitch to a synthetic pitch with associated fencing, drainage and floodlighting is supported in principle in such an area. The application also proposes 48 car parking spaces by the formalisation of parking in the area as well as the addition of two bus parking bays. 8.2 Following consideration of the proposal and informed by the consultation responses from the Council’s Environmental Health Service and Roads Service, it is concluded that, subject to the conditions below, the proposal is in accordance with policies set out in National Planning Framework 4, the adopted Local Plan and proposed Local Development Plan 2. Whilst the objections received are acknowledged, there are no material planning considerations that suggest that planning permission should be refused. 9. CONDITIONS 1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, the opening hours for the sports facility and the use of the associated floodlighting system approved by this application shall not exceed the hours set out within the Adnitt Acoustics Scotland, Update (dated 26 March 2026): Mondays to Fridays: 0900-2200 Saturdays and Sundays: 0900-2100
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Notwithstanding the above hours, all external lighting luminaries shall be turned off when the sports facility is not in use. Reason: To ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise or light. 2. Prior to the pitch hereby approved coming into use, the acoustic barrier as detailed on plans “100 – General Arrangement” and “301 – Fencing Detail” shall be erected. The fence shall have a minimum mass of 10kg/m2 which can be certified for the lifetime of the barrier. The fence shall thereafter be maintained for the lifetime of the development to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise. 3. During the period of construction, all works and ancillary operations (including deliveries and collections to the site) 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. 4. Notwithstanding condition 3 above, unless otherwise agreed in writing, during the period of construction, no commercial vehicle making deliveries to or collecting material from the development shall enter or leave the site before 08:00 or after or after 18:00. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to nearby residents at unsocial hours. 5. 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 strategy 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 suitable for its intended use. 6. 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
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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. 7. 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. Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 5th August 2026 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Email: Michael.Mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader Email: James.McColl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: Location Plan Background Papers: 1. Application forms and plans 2. Representations 3. Consultation responses 4. National Planning Framework 4 5. West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 6. Proposed West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan 2 2020, as amended Wards affected: Ward 5 (Clydebank Central)