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West Dunbartonshire Council · 8 October 2025
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Agenda Planning Committee Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 10.00 a.m. ___________________________________________________________________ Venue: Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank G81 1UB _________________________________________________________________ Contact: Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer Email: nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member Please attend a meeting of the Planning Committee as detailed above. The business is shown on the attached agenda. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 1
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Distribution:- Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Chair) Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal (Vice Chair) Councillor Kevin Crawford Councillor Ian Dickson Councillor Fiona Hennebry Provost Karen Murray Conaghan Councillor Lauren Oxley Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Hazel Sorrell Councillor Clare Steel All other Councillors for information Date of Issue: 24 September 2025 Page 2
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PLANNING COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2025 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have any interests in the items of business on this agenda and the reasons for such declarations. 3 OPEN FORUM The Committee is asked to note that no open forum questions have been submitted by members of the public. 4 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 5 - 9 Submit for approval, as a correct record, the Minutes of Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 10 September 2025. 5 PLANNING APPLICATION 11 - 24 Submit report by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning application:- DC25/119/FUL: Application under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) for the variation of condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL to remove reference to "community" from allotments at St Joseph’s Primary School, Faifley Road, Faifley, Clydebank by West Dunbartonshire Council. 6 LOCAL PLACE PLAN VALIDATION – OLD KILPATRICK PLACE PLAN 2025 25 - 78 Submit report by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, seeking approval to validate and register the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025. Page 3
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PLANNING COMMITTEE At a Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the Civic Space, Council Offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 10.04 a.m. Present: Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and Councillors Ian Dickson, Gurpreet Singh Johal, Lauren Oxley and Chris Pollock. Attending: James McColl, Development Management Team Leader; Amy Melkevik, Lead Planning Officer; Clare Laurenson, Principal Officer Development Planning and Place; Cameron Clow, Policy Planning Officer; Chrstopher Anderson, Principal Solicitor and Section Head and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Kevin Crawford, Fiona Hennebry, Lawrence O’Neill, Hazel Sorrell and Clare Steel. Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal in the Chair DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 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 6 August 2025 were submitted and approved as a correct record. NOTE OF VISITATION A note of the Site Visitation carried out on 5 August 2025, a copy of which forms Appendix 1 hereto, was submitted and noted. ITEM 4 Page 5
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PLANNING APPLICATION A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning application:- DC25/083/FUL: Change of use from 1A to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of a new flue at 76 High Street, Dumbarton G82 1PQ by Mr Azatrum Dholi. After discussion and having heard the Development Management Team Leader and the Lead Planning Officer, in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions as detailed within Appendix 2 hereto. DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME AND PARTICIPATION STATEMENT 2025 A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, seeking approval of the 2025 Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement in relation to a new Local Development Plan (LDP3). After discussion and having heard the Principal Officer Development Planning and Place in further explanation of the report and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed to approve the 2025 Development Plan Scheme (DPS) and Participation Statement, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. Once approved, the DPS and Participation Statement would be submitted to Scottish Ministers and published on the Council’s website. The meeting closed at 10.31 a.m. Page 6
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APPENDIX 1 PLANNING COMMITTEE NOTE OF VISITATION – 5 AUGUST 2025 Present: Councillors Kevin Crawford and Lawrence O’Neill. Attending: James McColl – Development Management Team Leader SITE VISIT A site visit was undertaken in connection with the undernoted planning application:- Braidfield Road, Hardgate, Clydebank DC25/019/S36: Battery Energy Storage Facility consisting of compound of batteries and Associated Electrical Equipment, Stores, Access Track, Buildings, Fencing, Pond, Bunds and new by Braidfield Battery Storage Limited. Page 7
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APPENDIX 2 DC25/083/FUL: Change of use from 1A to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of a new flue at 76 High Street, Dumbarton G82 1PQ by Mr Azatrum Dholi. GRANT full planning permission subject to the following conditions:- 1. That unless otherwise first agreed in writing and prior to the commencement of any development on site, a detailed specification in respect of the collection, treatment and disposal of cooking odours and pollutants be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the system shall utilise the high-level discharge flue hereby approved. Reason: To ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise, vibration, or odour nuisance. 2. Any system for discharging cooking odours approved under condition 1 shall be fully implemented inclusive of high-level discharge flue in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted. It shall then be retained on site as approved, inclusive of high level discharge flue, and fully maintained to remain in full and effective working order and suitable at all times thereafter for the food types / cooking methods being undertaken at any time during the lifetime of the use, 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 odour nuisance. 3. Prior to the commencement of works on site, full details of how the extract ventilation system will be suitably insulated or isolated to minimise noise and vibration transmission to the building structure shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Works shall then proceed as approved and be retained as approved at all times thereafter during the lifetime of the use to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creating excessive noise or vibration nuisance. 4. Noise from either within the hot food takeaway premises or the ventilation system hereby permitted shall not give rise to a noise level within any dwelling or other noise sensitive building assessed with the windows open in excess of the equivalent to Noise Rating Curve 35, between 07:00 and 20:00 hours, and Noise Rating Curve 25 at all other times, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. On completion of development and commencement of the use hereby permitted, the applicant or operator of the Page 8
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premises shall have a third-party independent verifier submit a verification report to demonstrate compliance with the requirements set out above, 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 or vibration. 5. Details for the storage and the collection of waste arising from the proposed development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The agreed details shall be in place prior to the development being brought into use and thereafter be maintained and operated on site as approved at all times during the lifetime of the use. Reason: To safeguard public health and to protect the amenity of the surrounding area. 6. During the period of construction, all works and ancillary operations (including deliveries) 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. 7. That should the external discharge flue become redundant in the future, it shall be removed within 3 months of becoming redundant to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the removal of the redundant flue in the interests of visual amenity. Page 9
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 8th October 2025 DC25/119/FUL: Application under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) for the variation of condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL to remove reference to "community" from allotments at St Joseph’s Primary School, Faifley Road, Clydebank by West Dunbartonshire Council. 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 This application seeks to vary a condition previously agreed by the Planning Committee as part of the approval of an earlier planning permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL). Under the terms of the approved Scheme of Delegation, 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 This application relates to a site which comprises St Joseph’s RC Primary School and associated grounds, and is located in Faifley Rd, Faifley. The site is on the opposite side of the road from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and east of the Faifley Knowes. It occupies an area of approximately 21,891sqm in the shape of a diamond. The north-eastern perimeter of the site faces onto Faifley Rd at Lawmuir Cres, with vehicular access from it. To the north of the site lies the former janitor’s house once associated with the school, beyond which there is an area of open space bounded from the north by Faifley Rd which curves and continues west at this point. The north-western perimeter is alongside the area of greenspace which continues in the southern direction along Abbeylands Rd to join Knowes Woodlands. The south-western boundary is along the edge of the residential area formed of Langfaulds Cres and Hart St, while the south-eastern perimeter meets with the rear gardens of the residential properties at Quarryknow and Abercorn Streets. 3.2 Planning application DC23/098/FUL was approved by the Committee in September 2023 for the construction of a new educational and community campus on the current St Joseph’s site which will replace the current buildings and will co-locate St Joseph's RC Primary, Edinbarnet Primary and Lennox Early Years, Auchnacraig Early Years together with community facilities to replace the Skypoint Centre and a new library. ITEM 5 Page 11
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The various facilities would be contained within a single new building to be constructed to the south west of the existing school building and the development will include associated parking, sports facilities and landscaping. A small community allotment area was also proposed as part of the development adjacent to Faifley Road. Development has commenced on site. Work commenced on the development in February 2024 and is ongoing. 3.3 As the proposed community allotment area within the site was indicated to be out with the enclosed school grounds and not managed as part of the school facility, it was considered appropriate to agree the details of how this would be managed and operated and Condition 12 of the Planning Permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL) states that: Details of the management and operation of the community allotments shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the new building hereby permitted. Management and operation shall then be undertaken in accordance with the approved details at all times thereafter. 3.4 The applicant advises that it is proposed for the space originally allocated to the community allotments to instead be used as educational space where pupils of the adjacent school campus would be able to engage in growing their own plants and crops, thus supporting the school curriculum and the promoting environmental awareness among children. The applicant has submitted an updated layout to show this area as part of the wider school grounds and seeks to vary condition 12 of Planning permission DC23/098/FUL to remove the word “community” from condition 12 to reflect this updated arrangement. 3.5 Notwithstanding the submitted proposal, during the assessment of the application the applicant has provided an updated planning statement and instead suggests the non-compliance with, and removal of Condition 12 altogether. This is due to there no longer being a requirement for separate maintenance and operational details to be agreed for the allotment area as it will be included within and operated as part of the school grounds. 4. CONSULTATIONS 4.1 None. 5. REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 One objection was received in relation to the proposal. The full details are contained within the planning file and are available for public viewing however the concerns raised can be summarised as follows: Tree planting proposals as part of the development may adversely impact upon neighbouring property. The height of the access road may adversely impact upon the privacy of neighbouring property and additional screening may be necessary. 5.2 These concerns will be considered in the appraisal below. Page 12
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6. ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 6.1 This application, submitted under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning Scotland Act 1997 (as amended), seeks to vary or not comply with the terms of condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL. The principle of development on this site has, however, already been established through the granting of this planning permission. Annex H of Scottish Government Circular 3/2022 – Development Management Procedures sets out that in determining Section 42 applications, planning authorities may only consider the issue of the conditions to be attached to any resulting permission. Whilst the effect of granting a Section 42 application is that a new planning permission is established, the current planning permission for the site was granted in September 2023, there have been no changes to either the planning policy position or the circumstances of the application site, and works to implement the planning permission are progressing on site. Whilst all development plan policies relevant to the proposed development are highlighted below, the principle of the development does not require a full reassessment against these policies. National Planning Policy 4 (NPF4) 6.1 Policy 1 relates to tackling the climate and nature crises and states that when considering all development proposals significant weight will be given to the global climate and nature crises. Policy 2 also relates to the climate in the form of climate mitigation and adaptation and states development proposals will be sited and designed to minimise lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions as far as possible and development proposals will be sited and designed to adapt to current and future risks from climate change. 6.2 As a part of the site would be brownfield following demolition of the existing primary school, Policy 9 – Brownfield, vacant and derelict land and empty buildings applies. Development proposals that will result in the sustainable reuse of brownfield land including vacant and derelict land and buildings, whether permanent or temporary, will be supported. 6.3 Policy 13 supports proposals to improve, enhance or provide active travel infrastructure, public transport infrastructure or multi-modal hubs. This includes proposals for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The policy also supports proposals where they provide direct, easy, segregated and safe links to local facilities via walking, wheeling and cycling networks and are accessible by public transport. 6.4 Policy 15 relates to local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods, with development proposals required to contribute to both, where relevant, through local access to a wide range of facilities and activities, including lifelong learning and recreation facilities Page 13
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6.5 Under part (f) of Policy 19, proposals for buildings that will be occupied by people will be supported where they are designed to promote sustainable temperature management, for example by prioritising natural or passive solutions such as siting, orientation, and materials. 6.6 Green infrastructure is considered through Policy 20. Proposals that result in fragmentation or net loss of existing green infrastructure will only be supported where it can be demonstrated that the proposal would not result in or exacerbate a deficit in green infrastructure provision, and the overall integrity of the network will be maintained. 6.7 Policy 22 Flood risk and water management states that proposals will not increase the risk of surface water flooding to others, or itself be at risk; manage all rain and surface water through sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), and seek to minimise the area of impermeable surface. Policy 23 does not support proposals which are likely to raise unacceptable noise issues. Policy 24 supports proposals that incorporate appropriate, universal, and future- proofed digital infrastructure. 6.8 Whilst the granting of an application made under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 application would have the effect of granting a new planning permission for the site, there are no changes to the position relating to the above policies since the original grant of planning permission and a further assessment of the policies above is not required. 6.9 Policy 14 is, however, relevant in as it requires development proposals to be designed to improve the quality of an area whether in urban or rural locations and regardless of scale. It also requires development proposals to contribute to the six qualities of successful places. It is considered that the updated approach to the allotment area would not raise any concerns in respect of this policy or compromise the development’s contribution to the six qualities of successful places. West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 6.10 Policy PS1 supports the continued use of the site as a public service. This policy also seeks to protect amenity of surrounding neighbourhoods. Policy T1 and T4 requires sites to be integrated with sustainable travel. Policy E1 relates to the Councils Biodiversity duty and Policy E5 requires new development proposals to consider impacts on trees and incorporate suitable tree planting. Policies F1 and F2 aim to ensure that new development is not at risk from, and does not increase the risk of flooding, and has suitable SUDS drainage infrastructure. The up-to-date development plan position in flooding is set out within Policy 22 of NPF4 which therefore has primacy in this instance. Policy DC7 supports the inclusion of on-site micro-renewable technologies. 6.11 There are no changes to the position relating to the above policies since the original grant of planning permission and a further assessment of the Local Plan policies above is not required. Page 14
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6.12 Policy GD1 seeks to ensure that all new development is of a high quality of respects the character and amenity of the area in which it is located. Policy H5 seeks to safeguard residential amenity. It is considered that the updated approach to the allotment area would not raise any concerns in respect of these policies. 7. ASSESSMENT AGAINST MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan (LDP2) Proposed Plan 7.1 On 15th 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 Policies CP2 and CP4 relate to improving green infrastructure across West Dunbartonshire. Policy CON1 requires proposals to be in accordance with designing streets guidance and promotes sustainable forms of transportation and active travel. Policy ENV8 requires developments to address air quality, lighting and noise as part of the planning process, whilst policy ENV9 requires all potentially contaminated sites to be remediated where necessary to ensure that the site is suitable for the intended use. 7.3 RE4 encourages micro-generation and heat recovery technologies within or associated with individual properties and Policy RE5 relates to low and zero carbon buildings and states that new buildings should conform to the sustainability standards. Policies ENV1, ENV4, and ENV6 are all similar to the ecology and tree, water environment and flooding policies of the adopted Local Plan. The up-to-date development plan position in flooding is set out within Policy 22 of NPF4 which therefore has primacy in this instance. 7.4 There are no changes to the position relating to the above policies since the original grant of planning permission and a further assessment of the policies within proposed LDP2 is not required. 7.5 Policy CP1 seeks to ensure that development is of a high quality, adaptable and designed to be suitable for a mix of occupants. It indicates that all new development will be expected to contribute towards creating successful places by having regard to the six qualities of a successful place. Policy H4 seeks to safeguards residential amenity. Page 15
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Creating Places Guidance and Green Network and Green Infrastructure Guidance 7.6 The Creating Places Guidance – November 2022 seeks to achieve high quality development with a design led approach based on a thorough appraisal of the site and an analysis of its context, and sets out that this is expected for all development proposals. The proposal was informed by a comprehensive pre- application as encouraged by the guidance and has been considered by the Place and Design Panel. This has resulted in a development proposal that achieves a high quality design that responds to the local context and accords with the approach set out in the Guidance. 7.7 The Green Network and Green Infrastructure Guidance – November 2022 seeks to ensure that landscaping and green infrastructure is integrated into the proposal as part of the setting and curtilage of the new building. This will include a focus on biodiversity enhancement and also the creation of a community growing space. The proposal accords with the approach set out in the Guidance. There are no changes in respect of the acceptability of the development under the above guidance. Principle of Development and Section 42 applications 7.8 The principle of development on this site has already been established through the granting of planning permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL) and is not being revisited as part of this application. 7.9 This application considers only the proposal to vary or not comply with the terms of condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL and the associated amendment to the site layout that this would facilitate and whether this adversely impact upon the overall development, facilities to be provided and the amenity of the local area. Management And Operation of the Community Allotments – Condition 12 7.10 The proposal to vary or not comply with the terms of condition 12 to remove the word “community” would effectively result in the loss of the provision of community allotments. While not objecting to the DC23/098/FUL proposal, the consultation response from the Council’s Greenspace Service for the original planning application highlighted the size of the community allotment area as problematic. Specifically, the Greenspace Team highlighted concerns that the proposed allotment area would be too small if it was to be a replacement for the allotments at the nearby Skypoint site which was making this provision previously. However, in the course of the appraisal of planning application DC23/098/FUL the matter of the requirement for the retention of the existing allotments at Skypoint was deemed to be one to be considered in any proposals to re-develop the Skypoint site itself rather than this proposal. There is also no planning policy requirement for the provision of community allotments as part of this development. 7.11 As part of the planning permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL), Condition 12 was attached in recognition that the community allotment area would be managed and operated separately from the new campus. Page 16
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The condition ensured that an appropriate approach for the management and operation of the allotment area was agreed. The applicant advises that it has been determined that the proposed community allotment area is too small to accommodate a meaningful community allotment area like that found at Skypoint. The applicant further advises that the allotment area will be repurposed for educational use supporting the school’s curriculum and be maintained by the Council’s Greenspace Team. The incorporation of the proposed allotments into the school grounds to be used as part of the school facility would not be to the detriment of the quality of the overall development. 7.12 While the applicant indicates the intention to provide an alternative arrangement at another site in the local area, any such proposal may require the submission of a separate planning application. At the time of writing no formal proposal has been submitted for the consideration of the Planning Authority. Any merits of the alternative proposal would be considered in the separate application and therefore do not form a part of this appraisal or have any bearing on the determination of this application. 7.13 Turning to residential amenity, this was fully considered in the assessment of the planning application for the new campus. There are residential properties within a short distance of the part of the campus where the allotments will be located. While the overall development will bring additional activity to the area, it is unlikely to result in any noise or activity beyond that typical for a school site or for a community centre. While the allotments within the campus site would not serve the wider community, they would still be present and instead be used by the pupils at the campus, with maintenance undertaken by the Council. This change would potentially result in a minor decrease in the overall impact of the development on the wider neighbourhood, with no or very limited activity within the allotments taking place outwith the school hours, as opposed to community allotments which could be visited by their users from within the community in late afternoon and early evening hours. As such, it is not considered that the proposed change would result in the need for planning control of operation and maintenance hours through a condition. 7.14 The proposed use of the allotments by school pupils only for educational purposes rather than as a small allotment area for the wider community does not raise any planning policy concerns. The allotment will continue to form a part of the landscaping of the site, and its positioning and function will not be out of place. The quality of the development will be thus maintained and there will be no detriment to the quality of the local area. 7.15 It is accepted that the removal of the community element of the allotment provision and incorporation of the area as part of the operation of the school facility does not adversely impact upon the quality of the wider development. it is also accepted that there is no planning policy requirement for the provision of a community allotment as part of this development. With the allotment area now forming part of the school grounds and with confirmation from the applicant that the area will thus be maintained by the Council, it is concluded that the reasons for which condition 12 was attached for no longer apply. Page 17
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As it can be considered the condition is no longer necessary, it is thus concluded that the non-compliance with the condition is acceptable and the requirements set out can be removed. Other points raised in any representations 7.16 The outstanding points raised in the representations which are not addressed above relate to the provision of tree planting within the site and the potential to impact upon adjacent residential properties together with the levels of the access road within the site and the potential for overlooking. There are no changes to these aspects for the proposal being considered as part of this application and residential amenity was considered as part of the previous application assessment. 8. CONCLUSION 8.1 The acceptability of the re-development of the site is already established, with the granting of planning permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL) and there is no change to the planning policy position or circumstances of the site since the previous grant of planning permission. This Section 42 application considers the proposed variation or non-compliance with Condition 12 of the planning permission. It is concluded that condition 12 is no longer necessary and the non-compliance with this condition is therefore acceptable and the requirements set out can be removed. 8.2 Whilst it is the case that the effect of granting planning permission for a Section 42 application is such that a new and separate standalone permission exists for the development, it is recognised that the development is currently at an advanced stage of construction. To reflect this status, all other conditions associated with the planning permission DC23/098/FUL which are still considered relevant at the current stage of the development are recommended to be re-imposed or updated, as set out in Section 9. 9. CONDITIONS 1) The external materials to be used in the construction of the building hereby permitted shall accord with the details set out on drawing FC-HML-01-ZZ-D-A- 48100 Rev PO3 approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL and no substitutes shall be used without the prior written agreement of the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure appropriate level of quality of materials and finishes. 2) The phasing of the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the phasing details approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL and the development phasing will be undertaken on a continuous basis until completion, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Page 18
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Reason: To ensure timely delivery of the project, maintain access to and use of the existing school facility and manage impact of the construction on the adjacent residential areas. 3) Notwithstanding the approved plans, all recommendations within the Ecological Constraints Survey and Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment dated 1st December 2022 and approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be followed. Reason: To ensure the protected species of bats present on site are afforded the required level of environmental protection. 4) Notwithstanding condition 3 above and for the absolute avoidance of doubt, a minimum of two bat activity surveys (dusk and dawn) shall be undertaken in the activity season immediately preceding the demolition of the existing building on site. The survey results shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority prior to any demolition commencing on site. Reason: To ensure the protected species of bats present on site are afforded the required level of environmental protection. 5) Notwithstanding condition 3 above, no site clearance works shall be undertaken during any phase during the bird-nesting season March to September inclusive unless first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, any such agreement will require a full nesting bird survey prior to the commencement of works on site, the methodology and findings of which shall be submitted to the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure any bird species present on site are afforded the required level of environmental protection during the nesting season. 6) The hard and soft landscaping and all associated planning details shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL with the associated management and maintenance commencing on completion of the works as approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL, unless first otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the timely delivery of the hard and soft landscaping scheme and appropriate maintenance thereafter, in the interest of visual amenity. 7) That any trees, shrubs or areas of grass which die, are removed, damaged or become diseased within five years of completion of the landscaping shall be replaced within the following year with others of a similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the site benefits from the appropriate level of planting and any loss of vegetation which forms a part of the landscaping scheme to accompany the hereby approved campus is appropriately addressed. Page 19
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8) The drainage regime approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be implemented and maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the drainage regime shall be implemented commensurately with the construction of the development. Reason: To ensure suitable drainage is provided for the site and maintained thereafter. 9) The Bird Hazard Management Plan approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be implemented as approved and on completion of the development shall remain in force for the lifetime of the development. No subsequent alterations to the plan are to take place unless first submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Glasgow Airport. Reason: It is necessary to manage the development in order to minimise its attractiveness to birds which could endanger the safe movement of aircraft and the operation of Glasgow Airport. 10)The Soft and Water Landscaping approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be implemented as approved and on completion of the development shall remain in force for the lifetime of the development. No subsequent alterations to the approved landscaping scheme are to take place unless submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority in consultation with Glasgow Airport. The scheme shall also be implemented as approved. Reason: To avoid endangering safe movement of aircraft and the operation of Glasgow Airport through the attraction of birds and an increase in the bird hazard risk of the application site. 11)The noise mitigation requirements detailed in the Noise Impact Assessment – Report no. 7355-05-00 Rev 00 and Report no. 7355-04-00 dated 7 June 2023 and 3 May 2023 and approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL relating to plant and mechanical services and sport pitch shall be implemented in full, namely: The roof top plant compounds shall have compliant plant screens as barriers that is having no gaps at the foot or between panels and a lifetime surface density of 10kg/m2. The sports pitch shall not be used outwith the hours of 8am to 8pm daily. The sports pitch shall have rubber vibration reducers between the weldmesh fencing panels to reduce ball impact noise. Reason: To ensure a reasonable control of noise levels, which may be emitted from adjacent land uses and in the interests of safeguarding residential amenity. 12)All plant and equipment (including any ventilation system) to be installed or operated shall be enclosed, attenuated and/or maintained such that any noise there from shall not exceed International Standards Organisation (ISO) Noise Page 20
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Rating 35 between 0700 and 2300 hours daily, within any nearby residential property, with windows slightly open for ventilation, when measured and/or calculated and plotted on an ISO rating curve chart. Reason: To ensure a reasonable control of noise levels, which may be emitted from adjacent land uses and in the interests of safeguarding residential amenity. 13)In the event that the sports pitch floodlighting requires to operate outwith the hours of 0800 to 2000 of use of the sports pitch set out in condition 12 above, it shall be switched off by 2200 hours. 14)During the period of construction, all works and ancillary operations which are audible at the site boundary (or at such other place(s) as may first be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority), shall be carried out between the following hours unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority: Mondays to Fridays: 0800 – 1800 Saturdays: 0800 – 1300 Sundays and public holidays: No Working Reason: To ensure that the nearby sports pitches do not adversely affect the amenity of the properties by creating excessive illumination. 15)No commercial vehicle making deliveries to or collecting material from the development during construction shall enter or leave the site before 0800 or after 1800. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to nearby residents at unsocial hours. 16)The dust control scheme approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be implemented fully prior to any of the identified dust generating activities commencing on site and shall be maintained thereafter, unless otherwise approved by this Authority. Reason: To minimise the occurrence of dust, in the interests of the amenity of the area. 17)The remediation scheme approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement of development other than that required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. The Planning Authority shall be notified in writing of the intended commencement of remediation works not less than 14 days before these works commence on site. Upon completion of the remediation works and prior to the site being occupied, a verification report which demonstrates the effectiveness of the completed remediation works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Page 21
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Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 18)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 suitable for its intended use. 19)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. On completion of the works and at a time and or phasing agreed by the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit a validation report containing details of the source of the material and associated 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. 20)All agreed actions and measures set out in the Travel Plan approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. Reason: To manage the impact of the development on the transport network in the area. 21)The electric vehicle charging points as approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL shall be installed and available for use on the opening of the car park, and be maintained on site at all times thereafter. Reason: In the interest of amenity of the development and the area. 22)The floodlighting shall be installed as approved in connection with planning permission DC23/098/FUL and the floodlights shall not be replaced in the future without the written agreement of the Planning Authority. To protect public health and in the interest of residential amenity. Page 22
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Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 8th October 2025 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager michael.mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader james.mccoll@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: Location Plan Background Papers: 1. Application forms and plans 2. National Planning Framework 4 3. West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 4. Proposed West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan 2 2020, as amended 5. Planning application DC23/098/FUL Wards affected: Ward 4 – Kilpatrick Page 23
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 8th October 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Local Place Plan Validation – Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval to validate and register the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025. 2. Recommendation 2.1 It is recommended that Planning Committee approves the validation of the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025, as set out in Appendix 1. Once approved, the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 will be placed on the Register of Local Place Plans. 3. Background 3.1 The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 give new powers to communities to prepare Local Place Plans for their area, as well as placing associated duties on Planning Authorities and amends The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Local Place Plans are community led plans which set out proposals for the development and use of land. A Local Place Plan, must be prepared by a Community Council or another Community Controlled Body, as defined by the Community Empowerment Act. 3.2 Planning Committee approved an approach to local place plans and a package of measures to support communities prepare them on 20th of September 2023. This included giving officers authority to issue the invitation to prepare Local Place Plans to communities which took place in October 2023. This approach to Local Place Plans set out that officers would submit recommendations in relation to validation of a Local Place Plan to Planning Committee 3.3 The invitation to prepare Local Place Plans was issued to organisations and individuals in the Local Development Plan participant database on 16 October 2023. A public notice was also placed in the Clydebank Post and Lennox Herald on 25 October and 31 October 2023 respectively. A Local Place Plan webpage has also been created at https://www.west- dunbarton.gov.uk/council/key-council-documents/local-development- planning/local-place-plans. ITEM 6 Page 25
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3.4 Although they can be prepared at any time prior to the preparation of the Proposed Plan, West Dunbartonshire Council has advised that Local Place Plans should be submitted to the Council for validation by the end of June 2026. This will allow the Local Place Plans to be taken into account in the preparation of the new Local Development Plan. 3.5 Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 has been prepared by Old Kilpatrick Community Council for their community council area. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 sets out the requirement for the Council, as Planning Authority, to validate and register Local Place Plans which meet paragraphs 1(4) and 2(1) of Schedule 19 of the Act. This requirement is further expanded upon by The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021. The validation only considers the requirements of legislation and is not an assessment of the proposals within the Local Place Plans, therefore no consideration can be given to the content of proposals within the Local Place Plan. The proposals within a registered local place plans will be reviewed as part of the Local Development Plan process. 4.2 Officers have worked with members of Old Kilpatrick Community Council to ensure that requirements of validation have been met prior to submission. This includes ensuring that the plan contains information such as a statement of the community body’s proposals and relevant mapping; evidence that the community body has taken the required notification requirements before submitting the Local Place Plan; and that required additional information, such as contact details have been provided. Appendix 2: sets out the Validation Assessment of the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 in line with the requirements of the Act and regulations referred to in Section 4.1 of this report. It is recommended that Members agree to validate the Local Place Plan in line with the assessment. 4.3 Validated Local Place Plans are registered and published. They are a key part of early engagement in the Local Development Plan process and will inform the preparation of Local Development Plan 3. They may also be material considerations in the assessment of planning applications. Circular 1/2022: Local Place Plans advises community bodies may wish to consider whether proposals contained within a local place plan could form part of representations on individual planning applications. 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 implications associated with this report. Page 26
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7. Risk Analysis 7.1 If the Council decides not to register a Local Place Plan on the basis that it is not valid in terms of The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended, and The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, the authority must give their reasons for reaching that view to the Community Body that submitted the Local Place Plan. Planning Authorities are encouraged to provide clear reasons behind the decision, so that the Community Body can rectify any issues and re- submit the Local Place Plan. 8. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 8.1 The Equality Impact Assessments for the Council’s approach to Local Place plans were reported to the Planning Committee dated 20 September 2023. 9. Consultation 9.1 The Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 has been prepared by Old Kilpatrick Community Council in consultation with the local community. Old Kilpatrick Community Council has submitted evidence that neighbouring Community Councils, and local Councillors have been notified of the publication of the Local Place Plan and given a period of 28 days within which to respond. 9.2 On registration, officers will circulate the Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 to other services for noting. 10. Strategic Assessment 10.1 The new Local Development is considered to be relevant to, and will help deliver, all of the Council’s strategic priorities: Our Communities – Resilient and Thriving Our Environment – A Greener Future Our Economy – Strong and Flourishing Our Council – Inclusive and Adaptable Page 27
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Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 7 October 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, Michael.mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Clare Laurenson, Principal Officer Development Planning & Place clare.laurenson@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1: Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 Appendix 2: Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 – Validation Assessment Background Papers: Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 Circular 1/2022: Local Place Plans Wards Affected: Clydebank Waterfront Page 28
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Contents 1. Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 3 2. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 4 2.1 What is a Local Place Plan?........................................................................................... 4 2.2 Why do a Local Place Plan? ........................................................................................... 5 2.3 How do Local Place Plans fit with other plans and policies? ........................................... 5 3. Our Place ................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Where We Are............................................................................................................... 7 3.2 Who We Are ................................................................................................................. 9 3.3 Key Facts ................................................................................................................... 10 3.4 Scottish Index Multiple Deprivation Rank 2020 ............................................................ 10 4. What We Did ............................................................................................................. 13 5. What People Told Us .................................................................................................. 15 5.1 Movement .................................................................................................................. 15 5.2 Accessibility ............................................................................................................... 15 5.3 Streets and Spaces ..................................................................................................... 16 5.4 Resources .................................................................................................................. 16 5.5 Identity ....................................................................................................................... 17 5.6 Oversight ................................................................................................................... 18 5.7 What did the young people say? .................................................................................. 18 6. Priority Actions .......................................................................................................... 20 Priority 1 – Thriving Spaces: History, Heritage, and Nature ........................................................ 20 Priority 2 – Thriving Together: Community Engagement and Wellbeing ...................................... 24 Priority 3 - Thriving Places: Accessibility and Upkeep ............................................................... 27 7. Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 33 7.1 Project Links to Local Development Plan ..................................................................... 33 8. Making it Happen ....................................................................................................... 34 8.1 Updating the Plan ....................................................................................................... 34 8.2 Getting Involved ......................................................................................................... 34 8.3 How Do We Achieve This ............................................................................................. 34 Appendix ......................................................................................................................... 36 Page 30
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In summary, Old Kilpatrick is a community that wishes to honour its past, cherish its natural spaces, and foster a vibrant, dynamic environment where residents can thrive for generations to come. It's a place where history, heritage, and nature come together to create a truly thriving, unique and inspiring community. The people of Old Kilpatrick have been engaged and honest throughout this process. We are passionate about making this an even better place for everyone—regardless of circumstances or backgrounds—to live, work, play, and visit. The Community Council wishes to thank the organisations and individuals who contributed their time, thoughts, and ideas to develop and produce this Local Place Plan. The process of place planning has been a positive, collaborative experience where our community has thoughtfully considered the nature of our place, how to invest in what we value, and how to address the issues that concern us. Old Kilpatrick is a great place to live, and local people have united around a shared vision of the kind of community we aspire to be. Importantly, this has not been a negative list of problems to fix. Instead, we have a clear idea of what is great about Old Kilpatrick and how we can build on these strengths to address our challenges, where they exist. We are a proactive place located in an area of natural beauty and historical significance. We now have a collective understanding of the opportunities that community-led Place Planning has presented to us, and we eagerly anticipate its implementation in the coming months and years. The Community Council will actively work with all local groups and stakeholders to ensure that this vision is achieved. Page 32
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2. INTRODUCTION Old Kilpatrick Community Council (OKCC) is proud to present this Local Place Plan to West Dunbartonshire Council on behalf of the people of our community. The plan is the culmination of many months of collaboration, consultation, listening, research and thinking. This Local Place Plan contains our local community’s vision for the OKCC area and priority actions to turn our vision into reality. The plan is rooted in our local community’s aspirations, gathered through comprehensive engagement activities conducted during 2024 when we ensured that local people have had the opportunity to consider and articulate what initiatives they want to see in our community. We have reached people of all ages and backgrounds to make sure their voices are heard, and we are confident that the projects and recommendations in this Local Place Plan reflect the aspirations of the whole community. This process has been a collaborative one. We want to thank West Dunbartonshire Council who have guided and supported us, and we look forward to a close working relationship as the plan is implemented. Old Kilpatrick Community Council (OKCC) sought to bring the community together through an engaging and dynamic consultative process designed to identify the community’s priorities for improving the area and develop community- led action to realise those aspirations. The priorities identified in this Plan will form the basis of projects that a potential new Trust will take forward, in partnership with local residents, local community/voluntary groups/ statutory agencies/the private sector/ Scottish Government and West Dunbartonshire Council. There are already a wide range of groups providing services and activities locally. 2.1 What is a Local Place Plan? The “Place Principle” was adopted by the Scottish Government and COSLA in 2018. It was initially embedded in legislation in the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 and finally set out when the National Planning Framework 4 was enacted in February 2023. This gives communities the right to feed into the planning system with ideas and to influence policy. Local Place Plans (LPPs) are a way for communities to achieve change in their local area. They are a tool for local communities to think about how to make their “place” better, agree priorities, and take action (often working with others) to make change happen. They are more than just a plan: they can help your communities understand what it wants to be like in the future, and for working together with the local authority and others to make positive change happen. It is intended that LPPs will stimulate and encourage debate about the future of a place, enabling communities to focus on their aspirations as well as their needs. Page 33
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2.2 Why do a Local Place Plan? • Local people are the best source of knowledge about their communities, which leads to better decision-making • The process of working together and achieving things together creates a sense of community • The process provides communities with the ability to shape the appearance, form and function of the places in which they live. • LPP’s can also influence the content and strategy of Local Development Plans, led by the local authority. • Many grant-making organisations prefer or even require community involvement to have occurred before handing out financial assistance 2.3 How do Local Place Plans fit with other plans and policies? Local Place Plans have a crucial role in creating a better, healthier, greener and more sustainable Scotland. These are government objectives, stemming from the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes and explained in countless strategies, plans and policies produced by central and local government and covering everything from healthy environments to jobs and education. The important point is that they are intended to make communities a better place. This plan is our submission to West Dunbartonshire Council to influence the shaping of its next Development Plan.The Old Kilpatrick Local Place Plan 2025 has been developed with clear regard to the strategic aims and policy frameworks set out in the West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010, the Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP2), National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), and the Clydebank Waterfront Locality Plan (2024). The LPP reflects a community-led vision that complements and supports these wider planning and policy objectives in the following ways: West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 • The LPP supports the Local Plan’s goals of sustainable communities, environmental enhancement, and inclusive access. • It proposes improvements to public spaces, heritage conservation (e.g. Old Kilpatrick Church), and active travel infrastructure, aligning with the Local Plan’s emphasis on placemaking and accessibility. Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP2) • The LPP aligns with LDP2’s focus on placemaking, green infrastructure, and community empowerment. • It promotes community-led regeneration, including the creation of a Community Development Trust, and supports biodiversity and heritage through projects in Lusset Glen and The Saltings. • The plan’s emphasis on active travel, traffic calming, and public realm improvements reflects LDP2’s sustainable transport and design policies. National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Page 34
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• The LPP embodies NPF4’s principles of local living, climate action, and community wealth building. • It supports the creation of a 20-minute neighbourhood through accessible services, green spaces, and local amenities. • The plan’s focus on heritage, nature recovery, and inclusive design aligns with NPF4’s national outcomes for a fairer, greener, and more resilient Scotland. 4. Clydebank Waterfront Locality Plan (2024) • As Old Kilpatrick is part of the Waterfront Ward, the LPP directly supports the Locality Plan’s priorities: o Economy & Environment: through heritage tourism and environmental stewardship. o Moving Around: via improved cycling, walking, and accessibility infrastructure. o Feeling Safe: through better lighting, traffic calming, and community oversight. o Community Facilities: by enhancing venues like Napier Hall and repurposing the church. o Youth Engagement: with new play areas, clubs, and youth-led consultation. • The LPP also addresses deprivation and inequality through inclusive planning and community empowerment. This plan is being led by the OKCC and has been developed in collaboration with local people representing a wide range of local interests and perspectives including OKFP, Action Old Kilpatrick, the Church of Scotland, Gavinburn Primary School, and the Community Planning team at WDC. Before submission as part of the consultative process, a draft copy was submitted to relevant elected members and adjacent Community Councils for comment. The information notice and list of who it was sent to is included in the Appendix. Page 35
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3. OUR PLACE 3.1 Where We Are The maps below indicate the boundary line of this Local Place Plan which is also the Community Council Boundary. Old Kilpatrick is a unique place, steeped in history. The name Old Kilpatrick is said to be derived from St. Patrick ostensibly being born here. It marks the western end of the Antonine Wall which the Romans built across central Scotland. A Roman fort and bathhouse (no longer visible) marked the western terminus of the Antonine Wall, constructed between 142-144AD. The Antonine Wall gained World Heritage Site status in 2008. Today, the fort is located beneath the site of the former Gavinburn Bus Depot and the houses of Gavinburn Gardens, very close to the western end of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Important finds include two sculptured distance slabs, an inscribed altar to Jupiter, and a possible bathhouse located within an annexe attached to the fort We are surrounded by an amazing natural environment in the Kilpatrick Hills while being in very close proximity to Scotland’s urban population including Clydebank and Glasgow. In the 19th century, Old Kilpatrick was described as being essentially a single street. The Forth and Clyde Canal separates Old Kilpatrick from the north bank of the River Clyde, which is just a few metres beyond it to the south. The village is about three miles west of Clydebank, on the road west to Dumbarton where the river becomes the Firth of Clyde. The Great Western Road runs through the village and the modern A82 road runs to the north, between the village and the foot of Kilpatrick Hills. Page 36
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Today, the north end of the Erskine Bridge, which replaced the Erskine Ferry, lands just above the village, and the village is served by Kilpatrick railway station on the North Clyde Line, with trains running to and from Glasgow twice hourly. However, trains from Glasgow, when running late, occasionally don’t stop in the village. There are two churches in Old Kilpatrick; the local Roman Catholic church is St Patrick's RC Church, the current parish priest is Rev William McGinley, and the Church of Scotland Old Kilpatrick Parish Church, dating from 1812 and given listed status in 1971. This church hosts a visiting Minister monthly after it ceased the provision of weekly services in 2023, when, a Church of Scotland mission plan designated it as a category B (not required for future use and to be disposed of) and the congregation was united with Dalmuir Barclay parish. Concerns around the future of this historic and significant building remain high and have been explored during this process. There are three public houses within Old Kilpatrick: The Twisted Thistle, The Ettrick and the Glen Lusset. The Twisted Thistle was previously known as the Telstar. After the closure of The Telstar, the building was renovated and reopened in 2014 as The Twisted Thistle. Also at the north end of Old Kilpatrick is the local school Gavinburn Primary School which was established in 1887. The original school building was destroyed in the Blitz of 1941 and the present building was erected on the playing field of the old school and opened in 1954. Old Kilpatrick Church c.1893 Page 37
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The campus also houses the Gavinburn Early Learning and Childcare Centre, a community nursery run by WDC. Today, the non-denominational school has a current roll of 165 pupils and an overall capacity of 374 ( Gavinburn Primary School and ELCC - School Handbook) and the staff team of 25 FTE is led by Head Teacher, Lorna Blackhurst. The school operates a breakfast club and has an ethos of REACH: 3.2 Who We Are Census data from 2011 tells us that household tenure within the Old Kilpatrick Bowling parish area is as follows, however, in line with national trends we can assume that the numbers of owned outright properties have increased meantime Page 38
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Old Kilpatrick enjoys a stable and settled community, with generations of families tracing their heritage there. That said, the population has shrunk by approximately 1/5 since the turn of the century. Data from Census 201, Co-op Community Wellbeing Score and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2020 gives us an overview of the detail of the community, and what life is like. 3.3 Key Facts Source Church of Scotland Parish Profile ((https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/church- finder/data/statistics/parish-profiles/181212.pdf) • There are an estimated 4,390 people living in the area (2021) • 14% are aged under 16, Scottish average is 16% • 67 % are aged 16-64, compared to the Scottish average of 64% • 20% are aged 65 years and over, the same as the Scottish average • The crime rate is almost half the Scottish average • Life expectancy is 82 for women and 78 for men, higher than the Scottish average of 81 for women and 76 for men. 3.4 Scottish Index Multiple Deprivation Rank 2020 The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) is the Scottish Government's official tool for identifying those places in Scotland suffering from deprivation. It incorporates several different aspects of deprivation, combining them into a single index. It divides Scotland into small areas, called datazones, each containing around 760 people. The Index provides a relative ranking for each data zone, from 1 (most deprived) to 6,976 (least deprived). The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2020 data was published on the 28th January 2020. Previous data releases were also made in 2016, 2012, 2009, 2006 and 2004. The datazones for Old Kilpatrick range from being in the lowest 32% for income and 28% for health to 94% for income in the new owner-occupied island estate to the southeast of the Erskine Bridge. Page 39
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Map - SIMD 2020 (www.SIMD.Scot) Data_Zone Income Rank Employment Rank Health Rank Education Rank Access Rank Crime Rank Housing Rank S01013172 3070 2855 2702 3704 2934 5059 2692 S01013173 3979 3681 3964 3455 2732 4276 3449 S01013174 6598 6268 5877 5700 1806 6626 6246 S01013175 5105 5027 4007 5705 1790 3489 4766 S01013176 2267 2657 2022 3249 5428 3887 1640 S01013177 4134 4498.5 3608 3131 4498 2503 1808 Page 40
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4. WHAT WE DID OKCC secured funding through the WDC Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) Community Grants initiative, which allowed us to commission the services of Community Links Scotland (CLS) to support us with the development of the plan. The community consultation carried out by Community Links Scotland in support of this plan used a three-stage approach; this allowed us to draw out OKCC priority themes and issues and then explore the views of the wider community on these themes over the next two stages. In addition, we conducted a “walkabout” with a community member who uses a mobility scooter, to give us a clear idea of accessibility in the village. Page 42
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The Place Standard is a tool that is used to assess the quality of a place by providing a simple framework to structure conversations about a place. In OKCC’s case, we used the full tool to help identify initial priorities for development in the area, followed by an abbreviated version in stage 1. This allowed us to identify emerging community priorities, which in turn supported the development of the stage 2 Follow-up survey. Place Standard Tool - This was delivered as a workshop with Community Council members who, after a discussion around each aspect, identified some of the key issues affecting the area and where priorities should most likely be focused. Stage 1 - Using the 14 Place Standard themes grouped into 5 overall headings we produced a survey that was available in paper copies that were used in street canvassing by members of the CLS team with extra copies in public places and collection in multiple locations. This was accompanied by an online version, which was distributed by QR codes in shops and on social media. Additionally, we facilitated an assembly at Gavinburn Primary and we also asked P6 and P7 pupils to respond to a survey to get their views, which can be seen further in the report. Stage 2 – Following analysis of the responses to the Stage 1 survey, CLS developed a follow-up survey which allowed a deeper dive into the key emerging issues and priorities. This was disseminated online and via paper means and was included in a bag drop at the primary school. In total, over 200 people shared their aspirations for Old Kilpatrick, 95% of whom live in the community. Page 43
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5. WHAT PEOPLE TOLD US From the consultation responses, detailed in the themes below, a strong vision of the future for the Old Kilpatrick community emerges. This is not a vision which just addresses challenges and gaps, but one that values and builds on the community’s strengths. Our community will be welcoming and inclusive, a safe and affordable place for people of all ages and backgrounds to live, work, bring up their children and grow old with accessible services and a mutually supportive environment. We will have an accessible local environment in Lusset Glen and the Saltings with adequate lighting and a space that's safe for all. 5.1 Movement The community of Old Kilpatrick is acutely aware of the need for various safety and accessibility improvements. Several residents have highlighted the pressing need for speed calming measures, particularly in narrow areas and near key locations like medical centres, to address the problem of speeding vehicles. Speed bumps are seen as crucial for pedestrian safety. Concerns have also been raised about cyclists, emphasizing the importance of making pedestrians aware of their presence, especially on shared paths. Residents highlight the need for reducing speed in residential areas to enhance safety for all, given the increase in traffic and new support accommodations. To address the issue of pavement parking, it is essential to provide alternative parking spaces rather than simply banning it. Better pavement access is vital, and measures such as dropped kerbs and improved pavement conditions are necessary to facilitate safe movement, particularly around schools where parking issues are frequent and unresolved. Lastly, there is a call for controlling the speed of cyclists through public spaces to ensure the safety of all users. The community’s feedback underscores the importance of taking comprehensive measures to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall well-being in Old Kilpatrick. 5.2 Accessibility Navigating Old Kilpatrick can be challenging for those using mobility scooters, wheelchairs, or prams. Issues like steps at shops, potholes in rear areas, and the lack of dropped kerbs at key spots make Page 44
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movement difficult. Poorly maintained pavements, narrow walkways, and obstructive pavement parking add to these challenges. While some businesses offer side entrances, these often require advance notice, and many outdoor areas remain inaccessible. Although Napier Hall provides good accessibility, other areas fall short. The high kerbs and potholes on roads force users onto unsafe routes. 5.3 Streets and Spaces The community of Old Kilpatrick has emphasised the need for several key improvements to enhance safety, accessibility, and community engagement. Increased and improved lighting in playgrounds and along commonly used pathways is a top priority to ensure safety and visibility. There is also a call for more local notice boards around the village to enhance communication and community awareness. The suggestion of implementing a one-way system in certain areas aims to improve traffic flow and safety. Additionally, replacing street name signs is deemed necessary for better navigation and clarity. The use of benches and rest areas within the village has been highlighted, with a focus on ensuring they are well-maintained and monitored to prevent vandalism and antisocial behaviour. Rest areas are important for allowing people to take breaks and feel integrated into the community space. Furthermore, the community recognises the importance of cherished natural spaces that require ongoing care and informative signage to educate people about their significance. These initiatives reflect a collective effort to create a safer, more accessible, and connected environment in Old Kilpatrick. 5.4 Resources The community of Old Kilpatrick has identified several areas for improvement to enhance accessibility, safety, and overall quality of life. Residents suggest the installation of an outdoor free gym and bicycles for public use to promote active living. Improved lighting in playgrounds and along pathways is emphasised for increased safety, particularly near frequently used areas. Page 45
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There is interest in utilising existing facilities, such as the trim trail at the local primary school, to provide more recreational opportunities in safe, well-maintained areas. While there are already play parks, there is a desire to direct resources toward enhancing and diversifying the activities available in these spaces as well as creating new spaces. Following the changes in tenure and use at Napier Hall, some parts of the community have noted the absence of a true community space available for public hire, however, others feel the changes have brought new opportunities to the village. That said, there are suggestions to convert existing structures, like the church, into community hubs, with a focus on preserving the historical elements. Improving facilities for childcare, such as before and after school care, and increasing clubs and activities for both children and adults are also priorities. These initiatives reflect the community's commitment to creating a supportive, active, and cohesive environment for all residents. 5.5 Identity The community of Old Kilpatrick emphasises the crucial need for effective communication and inclusivity. While the school already has a noticeboard, there is a recognised need to enhance events and update dissemination through various platforms to ensure broader community engagement. It is also essential to include all areas within the community council's activities, such as the Western Isles estate. Publishing a newsletter that clearly outlines the areas covered by the community council would help foster a sense of belonging and ensure that everyone is informed and included in community initiatives. Local residents have expressed a desire for more opportunities to participate in local decision-making, as well as an increase in community events throughout the year. This feedback underscores the community’s commitment to creating a cohesive, informed, and actively engaged environments for all. Page 46
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5.6 Oversight Litter and dog fouling remain significant challenges in Old Kilpatrick, according to community feedback, despite regular litter picks and daily bin emptying. The dog fouling issue is especially problematic in areas frequently accessed for outdoor activities, leading to unsightly and unhygienic streets. Stronger incentives for proper disposal are needed to address this recurring problem. There is a recognised need to engage the community to foster pride and care for the environment we live in. Poor ground maintenance from the council exacerbates these issues, although volunteers play a crucial role in keeping the village clean and tidy. Additionally, community feedback highlights the need for repairs and renewal of damaged pavements and roads, as well as improved maintenance of outdoor spaces such as verges throughout the village, and the Saltings. There are concerns about the environmental damage caused by waste collection vehicles. Creative solutions, such as involving children in creating posters to deter dog fouling, especially around schools, could be effective. Addressing these concerns through community involvement and improved maintenance will help create a cleaner, more pleasant environment for all residents. 5.7 What did the young people say? Community Links Scotland facilitated an assembly at Gavinburn Primary and also asked P6 and P7 pupils to respond to a survey to get their views, which are highlighted below. Gavinburn School Survey Very Important important Not Important Improved walking paths and pavements around the village 58% 39% 3% Slow down traffic in the village 69% 21% 10% More things for young people to do 79% 21% 0% Old Kilpatrick Church changed to a Community Space 33% 42% 25% More clubs and activities in the village 61% 39% 0% More information about local history such as the Antonine wall 51% 39% 10% More bins around the village 73% 21% 6% More lighting in the Glen 64% 30% 6% Page 47
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More play areas for young people 58% 42% 0% More signs in the Saltings about wildlife and plants 52% 42% 6% The pupils of Gavinburn Primary clearly prioritise the enhancement of recreational opportunities and safety measures, particularly in traffic management and public amenities. Their call for more bins and better lighting reflects a desire for a cleaner and safer environment. While historical information and community space conversion are seen as less critical, they still hold some interest. Overall, the results suggest a strong push for initiatives that foster youth engagement and improve community safety. Adding more bins and improving lighting in the Glen are important steps to enhance the area. Pupils also desire more play areas for young people and informative signs in the Saltings about wildlife and plants. Page 48
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6. PRIORITY ACTIONS This section of the plan contains priority areas, each with aspirations and actions. These areas directly reflect the concerns and aspirations expressed in the community survey: Priority 1 – Thriving Spaces: History, Heritage, and Nature Aspiration As a community, we aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and historical appreciation of our area, creating a well-maintained environment for all residents to enjoy. The residents of Old Kilpatrick strongly support several key improvements and initiatives. There is a clear desire for improved lighting in the Glen and better maintenance of outdoor spaces like the verges and the Saltings. The idea of preserving and converting Old Kilpatrick Church into a community space has garnered significant backing. Additionally, there's interest in learning more about local history, especially regarding the Antonine Wall, and in improving signage in the Saltings to highlight wildlife and plants. Actions and outcomes • Increased and improved lighting throughout Lusset Glen • Increased maintenance of The Saltings and installation of information and signage about the flora and fauna • Retention of Old Kilpatrick Church and the land opposite as community assets Key Players • Old Kilpatrick Community Council • Action Old Kilpatrick • West Dunbartonshire Council • Church of Scotland • Historic Environment Scotland Increased and improved lighting in the Glen 90% More information about local history such as the Antonine Wall 61% Improved signage in the Saltings about wildlife and plants 55% Improved maintenance of outdoor spaces such as verges and the Saltings 89% Old Kilpatrick Church retained and converted to a community space 80% Page 49
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Increased and improved lighting throughout Lusset Glen Lusset Glen is a pleasant area with tall mature trees straddling the Dalnottar Burn. It stretches easterly from Dumbarton Road under the railway until reaching Great Western Road. Glen Road is almost parallel with it for the first stretch and can be used as alternative parking to that on Dumbarton Road. Lusset Glen once housed a dam supplying water power to the Dalnottar Iron Works. The Forth and Clyde canal (opened 1790) went through the site and most of the business was transferred to the Duntocher Burn. Larger map available in Appendix. A new bench and sculpture have been installed in Old Kilpatrick in an effort to promote the area’s Roman heritage. The aim of the initiative is to improve awareness and engagement with the site among communities along the line of the wall as well as attract visitors from across Scotland. While the glen is well liked, the canopy of trees and bushes can make the paths to the railway station dark and feel dangerous to walkers. Lighting is not present in the central path area and a new scheme potentially combining green energy and extending the existing service is seen as a priority. Page 50
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Increased maintenance of The Saltings and installation of information and signage The Saltings is located near the Erskine Bridge and is bounded by the River Clyde and the Forth and Clyde Canal. It's an area around 19 hectares made up of regenerated woodland and meadow. It is noted for its wetland habitats. Larger Map available in Appendix. The reserve is managed by West Dunbartonshire Council and offers a path network that is wheelchair friendly and has some interpretation panels which tell the history of the area and information on wildlife. The building of the Erskine Bridge in the late 1960's changed the habitat of the Saltings. Poor quality marshy farmland was filled in with rubble to carry the foundations of the bridge. Nature recolonised the site and new habitat types have been formed and there are areas of wildflower meadow, woodland and saltmarsh. The Saltings project would require additional maintenance of the wild areas to maintain the ecology of the area but to also ensure that visitors do not feel threatened by overgrown pathways and poor lighting. In addition it was considered that new and additional interpretation panels should be introduced. The area is one in which community activities, volunteering projects and schoolwork are well suited, it differs markedly from the Lusset Glen in geography and ecology providing villagers with an asset that requires greater community and Council buy in. Page 51
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Retention of Old Kilpatrick Church and the land opposite as community assets The existing church may be the third to have been built on this site. The previous church on the same site was a building of some antiquity, and by the early years of the 19th century was in such a state of disrepair that the minister refused to conduct services there. The 1812 building (with additions in 1897) was designed in a semi-classical and neo-Gothic style popular in Scotland at that time. Larger map available in Appendix. In line with many other Church of Scotland churches across the country the old Kilpatrick Church and Church Hall have been scheduled for closure with a sale of the assets the most likely next step. A group of interested volunteers have organised themselves to consider the best way of carrying out a Feasibility Study, Business Plan and Valuation of the building with a view to carrying out a community asset transfer. This group require ongoing support to maximise the community potential of the church building and the existing church hall and open space opposite the existing church. A variety of uses for the church have been raised including community centre/village hall, community heritage centre, and performance venue. Page 52
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Priority 2 – Thriving Together: Community Engagement and Wellbeing Aspirations At the heart of Old Kilpatrick is a dynamic and thriving community, driven by a spirit of collaboration and mutual support. Residents actively engage in various initiatives to maintain and improve the area, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. Old Kilpatrick is not just a place to live; it's a place to thrive, with a strong emphasis on community cohesion, well-being, and an active, engaged lifestyle. From activities for young people and older adults to inclusive community events, the shared vision is to create a place where everyone can flourish. This commitment is reflected in the community's support for enhancing local amenities and engagement, increasing community involvement in decision-making, expanding activities for young people, improving play areas, and hosting more community events throughout the year. Additionally, the introduction of more clubs and activities, a community notice board, and outdoor gym equipment are widely supported. Actions and outcomes • Upgrade existing and installation of new play areas for children and young people • Installation of an outdoor community gym • Installation of community notice board outside shops/Napier Hall • Creation of Community development Trust • Increased community activities in Napier Hall Key Players • Old Kilpatrick Community Council • Action Old Kilpatrick • OKFP • West Dunbartonshire Council • Antonine Wall Project • Gavinburn Primary School Installation and improvement of play areas for children 89% Outdoor gym equipment 54% More clubs and activities in the village 81% More community events throughout the year 84% Installation of a community notice board 70% Increase involvement of the community in decision making 92% More things for young people to do 90% Page 53
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Upgrade existing and install new play areas for children and young people The existing play parks were identified as key sites in need of upgrading. Residents wanted to see the play equipment in this park upgraded and better maintained to make it more attractive and safer for young people. Installation of new equipment was a top priority for young people, and they had many ideas about what could be introduced including wheelchair swings, climbing walls, and infant play equipment. There are limited play facilities in the village currently, meaning that some residents need to cross busy roads to get to existing provision. By creating more and better play parks in Old Kilpatrick, this would further contribute towards enhancing opportunities for local young people. Larger maps available in appendix. As well as upgrading and maintaining the play equipment already within the village, residents were also keen to see more play equipment in other areas of the village. The lack of multiple play parks means that many young people may have to walk quite far to play currently, which many parents may be reluctant to let them do, particularly if roads are busy. In particular the parks should provide play equipment infants; one age groups currently without age-appropriate equipment in the village. Installation of an outdoor community gym In addition to improvements to the play areas there was also a desire to create activity space for older residents through the introduction of a community gym. This could be placed on a new site or incorporated as part of an existing play area, to be identified at a later date as highlighted in map in appendix. Page 54
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Installation of community notice board outside shops While many residents now access community information through social media, on mobiles, laptops etc. there are still significant numbers who do not use this and or wish to be a focal point for village notices, group activities, community events etc. In front of the existing row of shops was identified as being the best and most central location for everyone to see. This is something that the Community Council could take responsibility for. A large scale map is available in the appendix. Creation of Community Development Trust Establish a new not for profit, charitable Trust with a membership open to residents of Old Kilpatrick to carry out a variety of activities and services for the village. This project would be to set up a Community Development Trust for Old Kilpatrick with open membership to all people living and working in the area with the purpose of achieving a broad range of community renewal objectives for the village. As a charitable organisation (SCIO) the Trust would be managed by a local voluntary management committee drawn from this membership. The Community Place Plan would inform the Trust of the main priorities for area regeneration. The Trust would have the power to raise funds, acquire land and employ staff in order to achieve community renewal goals. There is no community development trust for Old Kilpatrick. While there is an active Community Council, it does not have the same power over land and building acquisition and appointment of staff. Increased community activities in Napier Hall The former community Centre is now primarily used to hose a food bank and café for residents from West Dunbartonshire. As a result, existing and new groups are either forced to use rooms in local pubs, the church hall (until closure) or locations outwith the village. Napier Hall timetable could potentially be improved to allow for increased access to the building, particularly in the evenings and at weekends. Notice Board Page 55
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Priority 3 - Thriving Places: Accessibility and Upkeep Aspirations The community of Old Kilpatrick has shown strong support for several key initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and accessibility. There is a clear dedication to reducing dog fouling and littering, along with a commitment to more regular emptying of bins. High priority is also given to the repair and renewal of damaged pavements and roads, as well as the improved maintenance of outdoor spaces such as verges and the Saltings. There is strong community support for measures to enhance accessibility, including the upgrade and installation of dropped kerbs. Many residents also favour the installation of benches and rest areas, parking restrictions to reduce pavement parking, and improved safety and access to cycle paths through the village. These transport aspects would be featured throughout the community council area as highlighted on the map in the appendix. Actions and outcomes • Traffic calming measures particularly on Old Dalnottar Road and Erskine View • Installation of, or renewal of dropped kerbs in multiple areas (see map) • Repairs to pavements • Benches and seating areas • Cycle paths • Litter picking and dog fouling initiatives Improved safety and access to cycle paths through the village 65% Vim or Imp Parking restrictions and initiatives to reduce ‘pavement parking’ 67% Measures to improve accessibility e.g. dropped kerbs 74% Traffic calming measures through the village 76% Installation of benches and rest areas 71% Repairs and renewal of damaged pavements and roads 95% Initiatives to reduce dog fouling and littering and more regular emptying of bins 95% Improved maintenance of outdoor spaces such as verges and the Saltings 88% Page 56
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Key Players • Old Kilpatrick Community Council • Action Old Kilpatrick • Mens Shed • Keep Scotland Beautiful • Cycling Scotland • West Dunbartonshire Council • Gavinburn Primary School Accessibility Main shops (Dumbarton Rd) • Shops on raised area have steps to enter – Key store helpful, hairdressers less so • Area at rear of shops full of potholes and inaccessible • Pavement outside Lightburn Pharmacy and Erskine View homes have no dropped kerbs so scooter must go long way around rather than straight up Dumbarton Rd. ( MAP 1 – Dunbarton Road; Glebe Court Page 57
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Ettrick Pub area • Kerb on Dumbarton Road dropped on the east bound side of the road, and on the median, but not on the west bound side. Mobility scooter needed to leave pavement on east side, miss median altogether and travel diagonally to corner dropped kerb at Glebe Court. (pics below show lack of kerb) • Access from Glebe Court to Church Place – not dropped kerb to path to Church Place, so need to go through Ettrick carpark, which is full of potholes and uneven Ettrick carpark 1.jpg Ettrick carpark 2.jpg Rear of shops – facing south - east Erskine View / Pharmacy Rear of Shops – facing north- west Page 58
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Pubs/restaurants • Twisted Thistle has a side door – call ahead and they let you in. No access to outside (front) beer garden as doors have a raised lip • Glen Lusset – side entrance – call ahead and they let you in • Napier Hall has side ramp, accessible door pads and disabled toilets. Rena is very positive about the refurbishment. Glen Lusset • Deep potholes on road entrance to glen Ironworks • Pavements on east bound Dumbarton Road ironworks are significantly raised or sunken. Very challenging for mobility scooter, pushchair or wheelchair No dropped kerb access on west bound road. Poor quality surface on only accessible route. Page 59
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Erskine Ferry Road • Dropped kerb at junction with Dumbarton Road is too high for scooter to mount • Where canal path cuts across there are no dropped kerbs • Accessible dropped kerb is down near Wee Chatty Cafe • Scooter user had to travel on road (full of potholes) until first dropped kerb MAP 2 – Erskine Ferry Road Page 60
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Overview • Limited ability to spontaneously visit a pub/restaurant - need to call ahead, and unable to sit outside at Twisted Thistle • Generally east bound pavements in poor repair, west bound are better • Area around war memorial and Glen Lusset pub is pleasant and accessible Crossing (with lights) at Erskine Ferry Road Pavement towards canal path – no dropped kerb Page 61
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7. CONCLUSION 7.1 Project Links to Local Development Plan The following summary highlights how the proposals in the Local Place Plan align with, or differ from, the relevant policies and development proposals, and why Old Kilpatrick Community Council considers that the Local Development Plan should be amended in light of this. Policy 1 – Community Asset Development Support the retention, conservation, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and associated land, in particular. Old Kilpatrick Church and adjacent open space, for community use and benefit. Policy 2 – Green Space Enhancement Enhance and maintain natural and semi-natural green spaces such as Lusset Glen and The Saltings through improved lighting, signage, and ecological management to support biodiversity, access, and education. Policy 3 – Play and Recreation Infrastructure Support the development and upgrading of existing Old Kilpatrick play areas and outdoor recreational facilities, including installation of new equipment. Installation of new outdoor gym infrastructure, to promote health and wellbeing to be located somewhere accessible. Policy 4 – Public Realm Improvements Promote improvements to the public realm including installation of benches, rest areas, community noticeboards, and upgraded street furniture to enhance accessibility, safety, and community interaction. New community noticeboard to be prioritised outside row of existing shops. Policy 5 – Active Travel and Accessibility Support the development and improvement of active travel infrastructure including cycle paths, dropped kerbs, and traffic calming measures to promote sustainable movement and inclusive access. Area in particular which require attention include around the Main shops on Dumbarton Road, the Ettrick Pub area and the Swing Bridge/Erskine Ferry Road. Policy 6 – Infrastructure Maintenance Encourage the repair and renewal of pavements, roads, and public walkways to ensure safe and accessible movement throughout the village, particularly for mobility users. In particular the area to rear of main shops and the Ettrick pub area. Page 62
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8. MAKING IT HAPPEN This Community Place Plan belongs to everyone in Old Kilpatrick and we hope that the whole community will use it and be involved in taking the Plan forward to help make Old Kilpatrick a great place to live. The Old Kilpatrick Community Council wish to thank all those who have contributed their time and skills at various times throughout this process both local groups and agencies and individual residents who contributed. 8.1 Updating the Plan A dynamic plan is essential for the ongoing development of the local community. This plan can and should be regularly updated by the community to ensure it continues to be representative of their wishes. A yearly review and update of the plan should be undertaken by the Community Council. This review and update should involve as many key stakeholders as possible, particularly those who have been involved in the delivery of any actioned activities or projects, or who would be involved in any proposed new activities or projects. The community should also continue to be involved so that they can fully play a role in the decision- making process. Ongoing involvement of the wider community will help people to see how their demands and aspirations are being addressed and reflected through ongoing work both in terms of delivering actions and in reviewing the content of the plan. 8.2 Getting Involved If you want to get involved in helping to progress or deliver any of the ideas and projects in this Plan, or if you have any other ideas for the future of the village, then please get in contact with Old Kilpatrick Community Council. Old Kilpatrick Community Council meet every month and are contactable on Facebook at ‘Old Kilpatrick Community Council, where you can find out more about what is happening in the village as well. Old Kilpatrick Community Council meetings are also held monthly and are open for all Old Kilpatrick residents to attend. 8.3 How Do We Achieve This Old Kilpatrick Community Development Trust Setting up a Community Development Trust would offer an excellent means of delivering the various actions and projects detailed within this plan, as a Community Development Trust could provide support to the Community Council and local organisations to carry out certain tasks which these organisations would not be able to, such as employing staff. The development trust would combine community-led action with an enterprising approach to address and tackle local needs and issues. The aim of the development trust would be to create social, economic and environmental renewal within Old Kilpatrick. Page 63
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: This report has been produced by Community Links Scotland. We extend our sincere thanks to: • Members of the Old Kilpatrick Community Council, in particular, Isobel Plunkett and Catherine McKenzie • West Dunbartonshire Planning Team • Antonine Wall Project Team • Staff and children at Gavinburn Primary School • Staff and volunteers at OKFP • The residents of Old Kilpatrick We are appreciative of the efforts and input of everyone involved. Contact Information: For further information or queries regarding this report, please contact: Isobel Plunkett, Chair@oldkilpatrickcc.org.uk Chairperson Old Kilpatrick Community Council Old Kilpatrick West Dunbartonshire Page 64
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Old Kilpatrick Community Council and Local Plan Area Page 66
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Lusset Glen Map Page 67
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Old Kilpatrick Church Page 69
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Evidence of Compliance with Regulation 4 The letter below was sent to the following Community Councils on 26th June 2025. Erskine Community Council. West Dunbartonshire Council’s community Council Liaison was also sent this notification. The Community Council liaison responded indicating that the following community councils are inactive, or not quorate, Dalmuir & Mountblow Community Council, Bowling and Milton Community Council. The letter below was also sent to Councillors Daniel Lennie, June McKay and Lauren Oxley on 26th June 2025 Dear , This letter accompanies the Local Place Plan for Old Kilpatrick which we are submitting for your consideration. The plan outlines our community’s vision for the future of our area and sets out a range of proposals to achieve this vision. The plan was developed through extensive community engagement undertaken by the Community Council . Plus, through the availability of funding from West Dunbartonshire Council we secured the services of Community Links Scotland which further enabled more detailed community involvement in the process. The plan’s key proposals include ,increased lighting in the Lusset Glen, more information about local history ,improved signage ,more emphasis on maintenance of our outdoor spaces and developments to our local Parish Church. We believe these proposals align with national and local planning policies and will contribute to a more vibrant and sustainable future for our community. This plan is a road map for achieving that vision and we look forward to working with you to implement its proposals. We are available to discuss the plan in more detail and can be reached at Chair@oldkilpatrickcc.org.uk We are seeking views on this Proposed Local Place Plan, please send any comments you have to Chair@oldkilpatrickcc.org.uk by 4th August 2025. Sincerely, Isobel Plunkett Chairperson Old Kilpatrick Community Council Page 75
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Old Kilpatrick Place Plan 2025 – Validation Assessment No. Submission requirement Circular paragraphs Status Notes 1 A copy of the finalised Local Place Plan Done The LPP should contain the following elements 2 A statement identifying the Community Body that has prepared the plan and its written constitution? Paras 12-17; 37; 40 Done Old Kilpatrick Community Council is identified as the community body. 3 Map of the Boundary of the Local Place Plan. Paras 37; 41; 43 Done Map provided under 3.1 4 A statement of the Community Body’s proposals. Paras 18-21; 41- 45 Done Proposals under point 6 5 An additional Map identifying specific sites/locations detailed in the Community Bodies proposals. Paras 41-45 Done Maps provided for each proposal under 6, with full scale maps attached in Appendix. 6 A statement explaining how the Local Place Plan has regard to the Local Development, National Planning Framework and any applicable Locality Plans. Paras 25-31; 68- 69 Done Covered under 2.3 of the Local Place Plan. 7 A statement explaining how the proposals in the LPP align with, or differ from, the relevant policies and development proposals in the plans in 6 above, and why it considers that the Local Development Plan should be amended in light of this. Paras 32-35; 70 Done 7.1 details this. Evidence of compliance with the requirements of regulation 4. 8 A copy of the pre-submission Information Notice evidencing of compliance with the required contents. Paras 54-58 Done This is included in Appendix. 9 Records of when and to whom the Information Notice was sent (required local councillors and community councils). Paras 49-53 Done This is set out in the Appendix. ITEM 6 - APPENDIX 2 Page 77
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Additional information that needs to be submitted. 10 Documents confirming the status of the Community Body, and a statement showing compliance with the definition of a Community Body (see Appendix 1 of Part 1 of this Guide). Paras 61-65 N/A Community Councils aren’t required to do this. (Para 62) 10* Contact details Para 65* Done An address has been provided. 11 Evidence of level of community support for the Local Place Plan and how CB reached that view. Paras 71-73 Done Sections 4 & 5 cover this. 12 Copies of additional relevant documents as appropriate. Paras 74-76 N/A No other documents referred to, other than council docs, which are excluded. Page 78