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Agenda Planning Committee Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Time: 10:00 ___________________________________________________________________ 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: 29 January 2026 Page 2
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PLANNING COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026 AGENDA 1 APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members are invited to declare if they have an interest in any of 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 - 8 Submit for approval, as a correct record, the Minutes of Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 14 January 2026. 5 PLANNING APPLICATIONS Submit report by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning applications:- (a) DC25/175/FUL: Construction of a spectator stand and 9 - 16 relocation of ball stop fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank G81 1YA by Clydebank Football Club. (b) DC25/119/FUL: Continuation - Application under Section 17 - 35 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. ___________________________________________________________ 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 on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 10.01 a.m. Present: Councillors Kevin Crawford, Ian Dickson, Gurpreet Singh Johal, Lawrence O’Neill and Chris Pollock. Attending: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager; James McColl, Development Management Team Leader; Amy Melkevik, Lead Planning Officer; Matthew Spurway, Placemaking Co-Ordinator; Christopher Anderson, Section Head and Principal Solicitor; and Nicola Moorcroft, Committee Officer. Apologies: Apologies for absence were intimated on behalf of Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and Councillors Fiona Hennebry, Lauren Oxley, Hazel Sorrell and Clare Steel. Councillor Lawrence O’Neill 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 3 December 2025 were submitted and approved as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Councillor O’Neill’s Christian name being spelt correctly in the list of those in attendance at the meeting, to Councillor O’Neill being recorded as Chair of the meeting and the removal of Appendix 2. ITEM 4 Page 5
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NOTE OF VISITATION A Note of Visitation carried out on 1 December 2025, a copy of which forms Appendix 1 hereto, was submitted and noted. PLANNING APPLICATIONS A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, in respect of the following Planning Applications:- (a) DC25/182/PPP: Planning Permission in Principle for a Class 7 hotel with cafe/restaurant, meeting rooms and rooftop lounge. Car-lite layout with modest parking/cycle storage, single access from south/east and screened servicing. Flood-resilient with SuDS at Development Site, Ossian Way Clydebank by Montgomery Developers. The Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager advised that whilst the report noted that the applicant would not provide information to address the Coal Authority concerns, they had now agreed to do so. The Committee agreed to defer the planning application until such time as the information is submitted and reviewed by officers. A future report will be progressed in line with the Scheme of Delegation. (b) DC25/163/MOD: Modification of Planning Obligation entered into under a Section 75 agreement associated with Planning Permission DC20/253 at Landfill Site, Auchincarroch Road, Jamestown, Alexandria G83 9EY by Barr Environmental. After discussion and having heard the Development Management Team Leader in further explanation, and in answer to Members’ questions, the Committee agreed to grant the modification of the obligation in the Section 75 agreement associated with permission DC20/253, and delegate authority to the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager and Legal Services to conclude the modification. LOCAL PLACE PLAN VALIDATION – ALEXANDRIA LOCAL PLACE PLAN 1 A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, seeking approval to validate and register the Alexandria Local Place Plan 1. After discussion and having heard the Placemaking Co-Ordinator in further explanation the Committee agreed to approve the validation of the Alexandria Local Place Plan 1, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. Once approved, the Alexandria Local Place Plan 1 will be placed on the Register of Local Place Plans. Page 6
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S36 CONSULTATION – BRAIDFIELD BATTERY STORAGE A report was submitted by the Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager, seeking approval for response to a consultation received from the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit on behalf of the Scottish Ministers regarding a proposed battery energy storage system with a generating capacity of up to 100 megawatts. After discussion and having heard the Development Management Team Leader in further explanation the Committee agreed the position set out in Section 10 of the report and to submit this report to the Scottish Ministers as presenting the Council’s full, formal response to the consultation advising of the Council’s objection based on the application submission as it stands. The meeting closed at 10.33 a.m. Page 7
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APPENDIX 1 NOTE OF VISITATION – 01 DECEMBER 2025 Present: Provost Karen Murray Conaghan and Councillor Lawrence O’Neill. Attending: James McColl, Development Management Team Leader and Amy Melkevik, Lead Planning Officer. SITE VISIT A site visit was undertaken in connection with the undernoted planning application:- Former Thompsons Yard, Leven Street, Dumbarton DC16/229: Erection of 118 flats and 16 houses (substitution of house types and amendments to layout) by Turnberry Homes Ltd. Page 8
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 11th February 2026 DC25/175/FUL: The construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing at Holm Park, Glasgow Road, Clydebank, G81 1YA by Clydebank Football Club 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 The planning application is subject to an objection from a statutory consultee. Under the terms of the approved Scheme of Delegation, it therefore requires to be determined by the Planning Committee. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Refuse planning permission for the reason set out in Section 9 of the report. 3. DEVELOPMENT DETAILS 3.1 The site sits within Holm Park which is a football ground located in Clydebank sited at the corner of Glasgow Road and Dock Street. The grounds are home to both Clydebank Football Club and Yoker Athletic Football Club and used seven days a week by a range of users (football teams). Holm Park is bounded to the north by Glasgow Road, Dock Street to the east, Cart Street to the south and commercial units to the west. Beyond the industrial units to the east, is the Exolum Storage Ltd site at Rothesay Dock. 3.2 This application site itself is located to the rear of the western goal end which is currently grassed. The planning application proposes the construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing to accommodate the proposed stand. The proposed stand measures approximately 4.1m in height at its highest point, 34.4m in length and 2.9m in width. The ballstop fence proposed is located to the rear of the stand and is proposed to be 5m and height and span 40m. The stand provides 150 seats which will increase the stadium capacity from 1260 to 1410. Proposed materials are noted as black plastisol coasted profile metal sheeting for the roof and walls for the stand and white powder coated metal for the pitch side fencing to match existing. 4. CONSULTATIONS West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service 4.1 Based on the further information provided and written confirmation that an agreement is now in place for the use of the car park at Aurora House in Clydebank to support parking for Holm Park, no objections. West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service (Flooding) 4.2 No objections ITEM 5a Page 9
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West Dunbartonshire Council Environmental Health 4.3 No objection subject to conditions relating to hours of work, unexpected contamination and importation/reuse of soil and waste. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 4.4 HSE's advice is that there are sufficient reasons on safety grounds, for advising against the granting of planning permission in this case. This is because the proposal would result in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. It is the policy of the Land Use Planning team to advise against a planning application for new development if it would result in members of the public being introduced into an area outdoors in an inner consultation zone, unless they would only be present in small numbers, for a short time and usually well dispersed (such as at dog walking fields and areas of golf courses not including the club house). 5. REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 Twenty-three representations in support were received from those within both the Clydebank and further afield. The full details are contained within the planning file and are available for public viewing. However, the key points in support can be summarised as follows: Full support for the application. The stand should happen as soon as possible. This is inspirational for young local footballers, especially the ones in the football academy. The club gives a great heart to the town. The proposal will help Clydebank getting the bronze licence required to continue climbing up the Scottish football pyramid. The proposal will support Clydebank FC, Yoker Athletic and many associated community groups, from children’s to youth to women’s and amateur football teams who use the facility. WDC should do everything to keep this thriving club moving forward. The proposal is vital for the long-term sustainability of Clydebank FC and others who use the grounds. The covered seating is required by the elderly and families. The proposal will provide an improved matchday experience for all users of the facility. The proposal will bring more fans from the local community to support local team. There will be an economic benefit to Clydebank and its businesses. The fan base support local businesses across the town throughout home matches by purchases before and after matches and travel firms for away matches. The proposal will attract more visitors. The points in support are considered in the appraisal in the Section 7 below. 6. ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN National Planning Policy 4 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 Page 10
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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. Policy 3’s intent is to protect biodiversity, reverse biodiversity loss, deliver positive effects from development and strengthen nature networks. Subject to a variety of matters being addressed by condition, the proposal would have a neutral impact in respect of Policies 1, 2 and 3. 6.2 Development proposals will be designed to improve the quality of an area whether in urban or rural locations and regardless of scale as per Policy 14. Policy 15 relates to local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods. Development proposal will contribute to local living including, where relevant, 20-minute neighbourhoods. The proposal also relates to an existing facility and as such accords with the existing settlement pattern. The proposal provides improved sport facilities and as such contributes to the 20 minute neighbourhood. There is thus no conflict with these Policies. 6.3 Policy 21 relates to play recreation and sport. Part (g) states that development proposals that include new or enhanced sport facilities will provide effective management and maintenance plans covering the funding arrangements for their long- term delivery and upkeep, and the party or parties responsible for these. Subject to conditions, there is no conflict with this policy. 6.4 Policy 23 relates to Health and safety. Part (g) states that development proposals within the vicinity of a major accident hazard site (because of the presence of toxic, highly reactive, explosive or inflammable substances) will consider the associated risks and potential impacts of the proposal and the major accident hazard site/pipeline of being located in proximity to one another. The site is within proximity of the Exolum Storage Ltd site at Rothesay Dock and HSE have advised against the granting of planning permission. The proposal cannot be considered to be supported by this policy which is further assessed in Section 7 below. West Dunbartonshire Adopted Local Plan 2010 6.5 Design and layout considerations are set out in Policy GD1 which outlines that all new developments are expected to be of high-quality design and to respect the character and amenity of the area in which it is located. Proposals are required to be considered against a list of development control criteria. No concerns arise in respect of this policy. 6.6 T4 requires development sites to be well integrated into walking, cycling and public transport routes. Significant new development is to be accessible to public transport networks and developer contributions will be required where such development is shown to impact on public transport infrastructure. Whilst the proposal increases capacity at the grounds, it is not considered a significant development and as such no concerns are raised regarding access to public transport. 6.7 Policy E1 states that the Council in exercising its planning function will further the conservation of biodiversity. The area is identified as open space on the proposal map and as such policy R1 relating to the retention of open space applies. This policy states existing sports pitches shall not be redeveloped except for in certain circumstances. This includes where the proposed development is ancillary to the principle use of the site as a sports pitch. Policy R3 relates to the enhancement of open space and sports facilities and encourages the development of commercial sports facilities throughout the Plan area subject to the normal planning considerations under Policy GD1. The proposal is in accordance with the policies outlined above as the pitch is retained and the supporting facilities improved. Page 11
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6.8 Policy DC 5 relates to Notification Zones and states that the Council will seek advice from the Health and Safety Executive when considering the appropriateness of development within the consultation distances of certain installations including the Kaneb Terminals at Rothesay Dock, Clydebank. The HSE have recommended the refusal of the planning application by ‘advising against’ the development. This is assessed fully in Section 7 below 7. ASSESSMENT AGAINST MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan (LDP2) Proposed Plan 7.1 On 15 March 2023, the Planning Committee took a decision that the Council would not adopt Local Development Plan 2. The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), incorporating the recommended modifications of the Examination Report received on 22 April 2020, which were accepted by the Planning Committee of 19 August 2020, remains the Council’s most up to date spatial strategy and is therefore afforded significant weight in the assessment and determination of planning applications, subject to compatibility with NPF4. The Scottish Ministers’ Direction relating to the adoption of LDP2, dated 18 December 2020, is also a material consideration. 7.2 Policy CP1 seeks to ensure that all new development will be expected to contribute towards creating successful places by having regard to the six qualities of a successful place (distinctive, adaptable, resource efficient, easy to get to/move around, safe and pleasant, and welcoming). The proposal offers no conflict with the six qualities of successful places. 7.3 Policy GI1 safeguards open space and outdoor sports facilities and stats that sports pitches should not be development upon except in certain circumstances including where the proposed development is ancillary to the principal use of the site as a playing field or involves a minor part of the playing field which would not affect its use and potential for sport and training. The proposal is not on the pitch directly and is a supporting facility for the ground overall, as such the proposal is in accordance with the policy. 7.4 Policy ENV1 is similar to the ecology policy of the adopted Local Plan. The proposal would have a neutral impact in respect of this policy. Policies ENV8 relates to Air, Light and Noise Pollution and Policy ENV9 Contaminated Land. Policy CON1 requires development proposals to accord with the National Roads Development Guidelines and be in alignment with the provisions of the Regional and Local Transport Strategies. Developments which do not meet these requirements will not be acceptable unless sufficient justification has been provided to demonstrate why a departure from these strategies is required. Subject to conditions, the proposal raises no issues in relation to these policies. 7.5 The matters relevant to the assessment against the above policies are addressed in detail below. There is no policy within proposed Local Development Plan 2 that addresses development proposals within the vicinity of a major accident hazard site. In the absence of such a policy, it is concluded that the proposal is in accordance with policies of the proposed Local Development Plan 2. Creating Places Guidance and Green Network and Green Infrastructure Guidance 7.6 The Creating Places Supplementary 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 Page 12
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development proposals and it is considered this is achieved. Subject to conditions, no conflicts are expected to arise with the guidance. Principle of Development 7.7 The proposed site sits within the existing grounds of Holm Park and is designated within both the adopted Local Plan (LP) and proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) as open space. The proposal to improve the facilities at the existing football ground with the creation of an additional stand with seating is in accordance with Policy 15 of NPF4, polices R1 and R3 of the LP and GI1 of the proposed LDP2 which relate to open space and sports provisions. 7.8 The site also sits within the inner consultation zone for the Exolum Storage Ltd site at Rothesay Dock and as such the Health and Safety Executive were consulted. The consultation response was an “advise against” and as such is an objection to the proposal. This is because the new stand would result in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. Whilst major hazard sites are subject to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which specifically includes provisions for the protection of the public, the possibility remains that a major accident could occur at the installation and that this could have serious consequences for people in the vicinity. Although the likelihood of a major accident occurring is small, the HSE consider it prudent for planning purposes to consider the risks to people in the vicinity of the hazardous installation. Where hazardous substances consent has been granted (by the Hazardous Substances Authority), then the maximum quantity of hazardous substance that is permitted to be on site is used as the basis of HSE's assessment. HSE's advice is that there are sufficient reasons on safety grounds, for advising against the granting of planning permission in this case. 7.9 Policy DC5 of the adopted Local Plan requires a consultation to be undertaken with HSE where required but offers no further planning policy position should a significant risk be identified. Policy 23 part (g) of NPF4 requires that development proposals within the vicinity of a major accident hazard site (because of the presence of toxic, highly reactive, explosive or inflammable substances) will consider the associated risks and potential impacts of the proposal and the major accident hazard site/pipeline of being located in proximity to one another. Having fully considered the associated risks as required by Policy 23 and informed by HSE’s advise against recommendation, it is considered that a significant risk would arise from the development. The proposal is therefore not supported with reference to Policy 23 of NPF4. 7.10 It is therefore considered that whilst there is support for the improvement of sports facilities, the risk associated with bringing additional, stationary members of the public into the inner consultation zone for the fuel storage site cannot be supported by the adopted West Dunbartonshire Local Plan or National Planning Framework 4. Design, Appearance and Visual Amenity 7.11 In terms of the design, the stand is a simple, but standard design. The surrounding area is designated and occupied by business and industry and as such the design and materials are in keeping. A five metre, white ballstop fence is also proposed to be located to the rear of the stand. Whilst a height of five metres is a significant fence, due to its location behind the stand and between the football club and an industrial unit it is not considered that the fence would have an unacceptable impact upon the visual amenity of the area. As such, the proposal is considered acceptable in regard to its design, appearance and visual amenity. Page 13
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Traffic, parking and sustainable transport 7.12 The Roads Service were consulted on the application and initially responded with a request for further information. The applicant was requested to demonstrate where attendees will be able to park, provide details of any agreements in place with third parties in relation to parking and to confirm both the current and proposed spectator capacity of Holm Park. In response the applicant provided a statement as well as stating that there are facilities for disabled parking within the car park and that ambulant spectators may arrive on foot, by bus or train and motorists are able to use the Farmfoods overflow car park or unrestricted on street parking in the vicinity of the stadium. The Roads Service responded to this information stating that there is now an agreement is now in place for the use of the car park at Aurora House in Clydebank to support parking for Holm Park and that subject to a condition relating to written confirmation of the parking agreements the Roads Service have no objection to the proposal. Ecology, biodiversity and protected species 7.13 The site currently comprises a small, grassed embankment within a mixed and heavily developed area. No concerns arise in respect of ecology and biodiversity. The Inner Clyde Special Protection Area (SPA) classified for its overwintering Redshank is over 1200 metres from the application site, significantly beyond the distance that necessitates a consultation with NatureScot. No concerns therefore arise in this respect. The approach to biodiversity enhancement will require to be set out within the detail of the development and this requirement can be addressed by condition. Matters raised in representation 7.14 Matters raised in the representations were all in support. Supporters of the application wish for the proposal to take place as soon as possible and note the positive impact the proposal would have for both the club and its facilities but also for the wider community of Clydebank. It is acknowledged that the proposal will have a positive impact for Holm Park, however it is not considered that this outweighs the risk in regard to the inner consultation zone for the fuel storage site as set out in sections 7.8 to 7.10 above. 8. CONCLUSION 8.1 The proposal site is located within an area that is designated in both the adopted and proposed plans as an area of open space. The improvement of open space and sports facilities is supported in National Planning Framework 4 through Policy 15 relating to 20 minute neighbourhoods as well as policies R1 and R3 relating to the retention and enhancement of open space as well as policy GI1 of the proposed Local Development Plan 2. 8.2 The proposal is however also located within the inner consultation zone for the fuel storage site located at Rothesay Dock and the Health and Safety Executive have objected to the proposal. This is due to the proposal for the stand resulting in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. The proposal therefore poses a potential safety risk for those using the proposed stand due to the proximity of a major accident hazard site. Accordingly, the proposal is not supported by Policy 23 g) of National Planning Framework 4 together with Policy DC5 of the West Dunbartonshire Local Plan. 8.3 Whilst the improvement of sporting facilities is supported and this specific development would be of notable benefit to the clubs using the football park, this is not outweighed by the significant safety concerns raised by the Health and Safety Executive. As such it is recommended that planning permission be refused. Page 14
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9. REASONS FOR REFUSAL 1. The proposal would result in a material increase in members of the public being present outdoors in the inner consultation zone of the fuel storage site. The proposal therefore poses a safety risk for those using the proposed stand. Accordingly, the proposal is not supported by Policy 23 g) of National Planning Framework 4 or DC5 of the West Dunbartonshire Local plan. Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 11th February 2026 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning & Building Standards Manager Email: Michael.Mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader Email: James.McColl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: Location Plan Background Papers: 1. Application forms and plans 2. Consultation responses 3. Representations 4. National Planning Framework 4 5. West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 6. Proposed West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan 2 2020, as amended 7. Creating Places Guidance (2022) Wards affected: Ward 6 (Clydebank Waterfront) Page 15
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West Dunbartonshire Council 16 Church Street Dumbarton G82 1QL Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. (C) Crown copyright and database right 2025. All rights reserved. West Dunbartonshire Council OS License Number AC0000818098 Date: 28 January 2026 HQ680 DC25/175/FUL The construction of a spectator stand and relocation of ballstop fencing Holm Park Glasgow Road Clydebank G81 1YA ITEM 5a - APPENDIX 1 Page 16
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 11th February 2026 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. PURPOSE 1.1 To provide the Committee with the opportunity to further consider the planning application following the submission of additional information from the applicant on a variety of matters as requested by Planning Committee on 8th October 2025. 2. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Grant planning permission for the subject to the conditions set out in Section 9 of Appendix 1. 3. BACKGROUND 3.1 The above planning application was presented to Planning Committee on 8th October 2025. Appendix 1 contains a copy of the report considered by Planning Committee. It was determined by the Planning Committee to continue the application to allow for the submission of further information from the applicant. This related to the current level of use of the allotments at the Skypoint site, the availability of allotments in the wider area and information on the planned new allotment site adjacent to the former sports pavilion in Faifley Knowes. The Committee had also requested information on any other background and support information on communications, discussions and involvement with the local community on the decision not to provide community allotment within the current site. 3.2 On receipt of the additional information from the applicant, the application publicity was re-run with fresh neighbour notification issued to enable further representation feedback on the application in the context of the additional information. A consultation was also issued to Fafiley Community Council as requested by Committee. ITEM 5b Page 17
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4. MAIN ISSUES 4.1 There are no material changes to either the development plan position or the circumstances of the site since Committee previously considered the application on 8th October 2025. 4.2 Since the publication of the original Committee Report (Appendix 1), further information has been provided for by the applicant. Namely, information on: general allotment provision within the wider community, and any waiting list for requesters: There are currently 602 people on the waiting list across the Council area, equal to 6-8 year wait. information on progress of site investigation at the Faifley Knowes pitches, conversion of which to allotments is being considered by the applicant: A site investigation was undertaken at one pitch, with report still being awaited due to delays causes by vandalism to monitoring boreholes. clarification from WDC Greenspace Service that they will maintain the proposed allotment to be absorbed into the Faifley campus as a school facility: WDC Greenspace would undertake maintenance as part of their service level agreement with Educational Services covering school grounds. Only general maintenance would be undertaken, with no planting, maintenance of crops or fruit nurturing; Greenspace do not maintain any other allotments within the Council area. information on any communications, discussions, and involvement with the local community on the decision not to provide community allotment within the current site: no formal consultation process has been undertaken. Capital Investment and Greenspace management teams took the view that the very small provision at new campus was not substantial enough to suit community demand, so a wider feasibility process was undertaken to find a suitable location to better meet the demands. The Council are committed to retaining Skypoint until a suitable alternative is found. information on any other community allotments in the area outwith the Skypoint site: There are none. the estimated number of community allotments to be formed at new proposal at the Faifley Knowes pitches: This is unknown at the moment, due to the awaited outcome of the Site Investigation being a determining factor for this, and specifically the number of ground allotments and raised beds. A high-level comparison of site area between the three spaces has been performed. Current Skypoint site is circa 1,200sqm, providing 20 users. Knowes Pitch site is circa 7,000sqm, with numbers of users to be confirmed following site investigation and any subsequent design. However, an increase is anticipated. For reference, Faifley Campus provision would be limited to 6-8 users. Page 18
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An objection has also been received from Faifley Community Council which raises concerns regarding the loss of the community allotment facility. Concerns regarding access to the new shared campus and that the funding for the project required community allotments to be provided are also highlighted. 4.3 It remains that 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. There is no planning policy requirement for the provision of community allotments as part of this development. During the appraisal of the original planning application for the site (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. As part of the planning permission (ref: DC23/098/FUL), Condition 12 was attached in recognition that, based on the submitted proposal, the community allotment area would be managed and operated separately from the new campus and ensured that an appropriate approach for the management and operation of the allotment area was agreed. The question for the current application therefore remains whether condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL continues to be necessary or whether it should be varied or removed. The question is not the principle of the provision of community allotments. 4.4 It is still accepted that the incorporation of the allotment 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. Whilst separate from the determination of this application, the additional supporting statement sets out a commitment by the Council as applicant to retain the existing provision at Skypoint until an alternative site is found to replace this provision. As it can still be considered the condition is no longer necessary, it is thus concluded that the non-compliance with the condition is acceptable and the condition removed. 4.5 Considering the outstanding points of objection from Faifley Community Council, any assurance given to the community on allotment provision are separate from the planning process and cannot justify the refusal of the planning application. Community access arrangements to the shared Page 19
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campus and matters relating to the funding of the development are also not material to the assessment of this planning application. 4.6 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 it remains 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. There is nothing in the additional supporting information from the applicant, nor the objection received following consultation with the Community Council, which suggests that a contrary position should be taken in terms of planning policy or legislation. 4.7 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 of Appendix 1. 5. PEOPLE IMPLICATIONS 5.1 None. 6. FINANCIAL AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS 6.1 There are no financial or procurement implications in terms of this report. 7. RISK ANALYSIS 7.1 No risks have been identified. 8. EQUALITIES IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) 8.1 Not required. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 9.1 There are no environmental sustainability issues in terms of this report. Page 20
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10. CONSULTATION 10.1 Consultation was undertaken as part of planning processes associated with the planning application. 11. STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT 11.1 There are no strategic issues. Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 11th February 2026 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning & Building Standards Manager Email: Michael.Mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader Email: James.McColl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix 1: DC25/119/FUL Committee Report (08/10/2025) Appendix 2: Location Plan Wards affected: Ward 4 – Kilpatrick Page 21
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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 5b - APPENDIX 1 Page 22
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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 23
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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 24
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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 25
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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 26
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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 27
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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 28
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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 29
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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 30
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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 31
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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 32
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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 33
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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 34
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West Dunbartonshire Council 16 Church Street Dumbarton G82 1QL Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. (C) Crown copyright and database right 2025. All rights reserved. West Dunbartonshire Council OS License Number AC0000818098 Date: 28 January 2026 HQ681 DC25/119/FUL Section 42 application for the variation to condition 12 of planning permission DC23/098/FUL to remove reference to "community" from allotments. St Josephs Primary School Faifley Road Clydebank G81 5EY ITEM 5b - APPENDIX 2 Page 35