Item 4 - Draft Minutes - Planning Committee 03 12 25
West Dunbartonshire Council · 14 January 2026
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PLANNING COMMITTEE At a Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the Council Chambers, Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall Street, Clydebank G81 1UB on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Present: Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and Councillors Ian Dickson, Gurpreet Singh Johal, Laurence O’Neill, Lauren Oxley and Chris Pollock. Attending: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager; James McColl, Development Management Team Leader; Amy Melkevik, Lead Planning Officer; Christopher Anderson, Section Head and Principal Solicitor; and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Councillors Kevin Crawford, Fiona Hennebry, 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 5 November 2025 were submitted and approved as a correct record. PLANNING APPLICATION A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning Application:- ITEM 4
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DC16/229: Erection of 118 flats and 16 houses (substitution of house types and amendments to layout) at former Thompsons Yard, Leven Street, Dumbarton by Turnberry Homes Ltd. Reference was made to a site visit which had been undertaken in respect of the above application. The Development Management Team Leader was heard in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions. The Chair invited Mr Steven McLaughlin (objector) to address the Committee. Mr McLaughlin was heard in respect of the application. The Chair then invited Mr Tom Walker (Applicant’s agent) to address the Committee. Mr Walker was heard in respect of the application and in answer to Members’ questions. After discussion having heard the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and the Development Management Team Leader, in further explanation and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed that:- (1) the application be referred to the full Council for determination, recommending that the application be approved with the conditions indicated within Section 9 of the report within Appendix 1 hereto; and (2) amendments be made to condition 9 to secure detailed design and location of the bin stores and additional conditions relating to infrastructure. The meeting closed at 10.47 a.m.
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APPENDIX 1 DC16/229: Erection of 118 flats and 16 houses (substitution of house types and amendments to layout) at former Thompsons Yard, Leven Street, Dumbarton by Turnberry Homes Ltd. GRANT full planning permission subject to the following conditions:- 1. Prior to the commencement of development on site, exact details, specifications and samples of all proposed external materials to be used within the development site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, all facing bricks to be used shall be good quality clay bricks. Thereafter, unless otherwise first agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, the development shall be completed in strict accordance with the approved material details and palette. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. 2. Further to Condition 1 above, prior to the approved brickwork associated with any house being constructed on site, a sample panel of the brickwork shall be constructed on site in order for it and the associated mortar to be reviewed, inspected and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, unless otherwise first agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, the development shall be completed in strict accordance with the approved brick details. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. 3. Prior to the commencement of works on site, full details of the phasing and build programme for the development, inclusive of the delivery of the waterfront pathway to the riverside, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Works shall then proceed as approved unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the development is delivered in an appropriate manner and ensure the delivery of the waterfront pathway. 4. Notwithstanding the approved plans, an acoustic barrier shall be installed prior to the occupation of any residential unit herby consented. The acoustic barrier, as shown in blue on drawing AL (0203) Rev C, shall be of a solid construction with no gaps between the fence panels, post of at the junction with the ground and must have a surface density of at least 10kg/m2. Thereafter the acoustic barrier shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure that no adverse noise impact for the proposed homes, in the interests of residential amenity.
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5. Prior to the commencement of works on site, final details of the approach to achieve adequate thermal regulation without having to open windows can be achieved as set out within the noise impact assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The development shall then be implemented as approved unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that no adverse noise impact for the proposed homes, in the interests of residential amenity. 6. Prior to commencement details of cycle parking at a rate of 1 space per dwelling (house or flat) shall be provided. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that sufficient cycle parking is provided, 7. Prior to the commencement of development on site, a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan setting out how the proposal enhances biodiversity beyond the current baseline, together with the implementation on site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. All measures shall then be implemented as approved. Thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved plan. Reason: In the interest of biodiversity. 8. No removal of trees and vegetation shall take place during the bird nesting season March to September inclusive unless first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority, and a nesting bird survey shall be undertaken not more than 48 hours prior to the commencement of site clearance works, the findings of which shall be submitted and agreed by the Planning Authority. Reason: In the in interests of the protection of breeding birds 9. Prior to commencement of development on site, a detailed hard and soft landscaping plan, inclusive of a full planting schedule, shall be submitted for the further written approval of the Planning Authority. Thereafter, the approved hard and soft landscaping and all associated approved planting details shall be implemented within a timescale to be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of works on site. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and biodiversity. 10. 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: In the interests of visual amenity and biodiversity.
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11. That full details of maintenance and management for the landscaping approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the first dwellinghouse hereby permitted. Management and maintenance shall commence upon completion of the landscaping. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and biodiversity. 12. Prior to commencement, a Construction Method Statement shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by Planning Authority in consultation with NatureScot. This shall include full details of measures that will be implemented to minimise noise impacts on roosting Special Protection Area redshank and screen the development during any construction works carried out in the wintering period (September to April inclusive). The construction method statement shall also detail the measures that will be used to prevent pollution. Reason: To ensure there are no adverse impacts created upon the Special Protection Area. 13. Prior to the occupation of any house or flat, the parking provision associated to that house or flat shall be completed and be available for use by residents of the associated with the house or flat. The parking provision shall then remain unobstructed and available for use by residents of the associated house or flat at all times thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate parking provision is in place for the development. 14. Prior to the occupation of the first house or flat within the site, the developer shall install the necessary infrastructure to enable the full development and all associated properties to be connected to the existing fibre optic network, where available in West Dunbartonshire, and in accordance with the relevant telecommunications provider's standards. Reason: To ensure compliance with Policy CON4 of the West Dunbartonshire Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (2020) and in the interests of securing the facilities to support local communities. 15. No house or flat shall be occupied until the contents of a Travel Information Pack which encourages reduced dependency on the private car by highlighting the location of local amenities, public transport services and active travel routes is submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Thereafter, on the occupation of each dwelling, the approved Travel Information Pack shall be provided to new residents. Reason: In order to be consistent with the requirement of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) for sustainable transport.
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16. 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 first agreed 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 development does not adversely affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by creasing excessive noise and disturbance at unsocial hours. 17. 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, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to nearby residents at unsocial hours. 18. No piling works shall be carried out until a method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. This statement shall include an assessment of the impact of the piling on surrounding properties, taking into account the guidance contained in BS 6472: 1984 'Evaluation of Human Response to Vibration in Buildings'. It shall detail any procedures which are proposed to minimise the impact of noise and vibration on the occupants of surrounding properties. This statement shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person, and the piling works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved method statement. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents/occupants during construction. 19. Prior to the commencement of development on site a scheme for the control and mitigation of dust shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall identify likely sources of dust arising from the development or its construction and shall identify measures to prevent or limit the occurrence and impact of such dust. The approved scheme shall thereafter be implemented fully prior to any of the identified dust generating activities commencing on site and shall be maintained thereafter, unless otherwise first agreed by the Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise the occurrence of dust, in the interests of the amenity of the area. 20. No development shall commence on site until such time as a noise control method statement for the construction period has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. This statement shall identify likely sources of noise (including specific noisy operations and items of
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plant/machinery), the anticipated duration of any particularly noisy phases of the construction works, and details of the proposed means of limiting the impact of these noise sources upon nearby residential properties and other noise-sensitive properties. The construction works shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved method statement unless otherwise approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents/occupants during construction. 21. No development (other than investigative works) shall commence on site until such time as a detailed report on the nature and extent of contamination on the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The report shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and shall include: a) A detailed site investigation identifying the extent, scale and nature of contamination on the site (irrespective of whether this contamination originates on the site); b) An assessment of the potential risk (where applicable) to: Human health Property (existing and proposed), including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, wood land and service lines and pipes Groundwater and surface waters Ecological systems Archaeological sites and ancient monuments c) An appraisal of remedial options, including a details remediation scheme based on the preferred option. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 22. No development (other than investigative works) shall commence on site until such time as a detailed remediation scheme for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall be prepared by a suitable qualified person and shall detail the measures necessary to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risk to human health, building and other property and the natural and historical environment. The scheme shall include details of all works to be undertaken, the remediation objections and criteria, a timetable of works and/or details of the phasing of works relative to the rest of the development, and site management procedures. The scheme shall ensure that upon completion of the remediation works the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IIA in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.
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Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 23. The approved remediation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement od 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 Planning Authority. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use. 24. The presence of any previously unencountered contamination that becomes evident during the development of the site shall be reported to the Planning Authority in writing within one week, and work on the affected area shall cease. At this stage, if requested by the Planning Authority, an investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken and an amended remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the recommencement of works in the affected area. The approved details shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is suitable for its intended use.
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APPENDIX 2 DC25/103/FUL: Removal of conservatory and garden shed, replace with single storey extension at 37 Islay Drive, Old Kilpatrick G60 5EP by Ms Fiona Hennebry. GRANT full planning permission subject to the following conditions:- 1. The presence of any unexpected contamination that becomes evident during the development of the site shall be reported to the Planning Authority in writing within one week, and work on the site shall cease. At this stage, if requested by the Planning Authority, an appropriate investigation and risk assessment shall be undertaken, and a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority prior to the recommencement of site works. The approved details shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To protect public health and to ensure that the site is fit for its intended use.