Item 6b - DC24.123.FUL -Change of use from butcher shop (Class 1A) to fish and chip shop (hot food takeaway
West Dunbartonshire Council · 11 December 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Planning Committee: 11th December 2024 _____________________________________________________________ DC24/123/FUL: Change of use from butcher shop (Class 1A) to fish and chip shop (hot food takeaway – Sui Generis) together with installation of flue at 68 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, G82 1HQ by Glasgow AP Ltd 1. REASON FOR REPORT 1.1 The application has been subject of both a substantial body of objection and an Elected Member request for the proposal to be brought before Planning Committee. 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 reasons set out in Section 9. 3. DEVELOPMENT DETAILS 3.1 The application relates to a vacant commercial unit situated on the ground floor of a three-storey tenement style corner block located on the southern side of Glasgow Road, at the junction with Wallace Street, Dumbarton. The unit, which has a floor area of approximately 68 square metres, was last in use as a retail shop (Class 1A) and occupied by a butcher. The front of the unit faces onto Glasgow Road and has two double windows, a double door and signage for the previous occupier on the windows and fascia. The rear elevation includes a single door and two fans/extractors, along with a 3 metre wide stairwell rising to a highest point of 11.2 metres and projecting 3.3 metres. The side elevation facing Wallace Street includes fascia signage, but no openings. Externally, the upper floors of the building are comprised of blonde sandstone walls, white uPVC windows and brown concrete tiles on the hipped roof. The building sits on a wider site of approximately 307 square metres, with a grassed and hardstanding area to the rear enclosed by a timber fence on the eastern side. The upper floors of the building comprise residential flats. 3.2 The application site is located within a Local Centre, as identified in the respective Proposals Maps of the Local Plan and proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2). The site is further located within the north-west corner of the Knoxland Conservation Area. It is bounded by ground floor commercial units to the west, Glasgow Road to the north with residential properties lying to the opposite side of the road, Wallace Street to the east with a similar tenement style building comprising ground floor commercial units with flats above to the opposite side of the junction, and a flatted residential block to the south. ITEM 6b
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3.3 It is proposed to: Change the use of the unit from a butcher shop (Class 1A) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis). Install a flue on the rear elevation, which would project 0.4 metres from the face of the wall, exit the unit 2.8 metres above ground level and rise 8.5 metres to finish 2.1 metres below the roof pitch. Change the colour of the façade from blue to white. 3.4 No information has been provided on the operating hours of the premises. 3.5 The submitted drawings also indicates proposals for the installation of two new 0.5 metre x 0.5 metre projecting signs on the stallrisers at either side of the front elevation and replacement facia signage to the front and side of the unit. Should any consent be required for new or replacement signage, this would be addressed separately via an application for advertisement consent and does not form part of the assessment of this proposal. 4. CONSULTATIONS 4.1 West Dunbartonshire Council Roads Service advise that the proposal cannot be supported as the required five off-street parking space are not provided. It is noted that, in the absence of off-street parking, customers are likely to use the nearest on street provision, which raises safety concerns that are increased by the presence of the controlled crossing and associated white zig zag situated immediately outside the unit. The Roads Service advise that Police Scotland share these concerns. 4.2 West Dunbartonshire Council Environmental Health Service – No objection, subject to a condition relating to the ventilation system, specifically the control the odour, vibration and noise. 5. REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 24 representations were received, with 17 supporting the proposal and 7 objecting. The detail of each representation is available for public viewing in the electronic planning file for the application. 5.2 The concerns raised in the objections can be summarised as follows: Visual Impact The architectural integrity of the area is crucial and the addition of a large flue would significantly alter the appearance of the rear elevation. The aesthetically pleasing appearance of the existing shop would be lost if the proposal goes ahead. Residential Amenity Concern that late operating hours, customer footfall, deliveries, extractor fans, people slamming car doors and idling cars would result in noise and
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general disturbance to local residents, including those using the shared rear garden. Cooking/fryers would result in odour pollution for local residents. Concern that the proposal would result in anti-social behaviour. Access and Parking Lack of parking is already a significant issue for local residents, which has resulted in cars parking illegally. Proposal would increase vehicles/traffic, thereby leading to further congestion and lack of parking. No parking proposed, so staff, customers and delivery drivers would be parking as close as possible to the premises, resulting in parking safety concerns for local residents, including children, particularly with a pedestrian crossing and primary school in close proximity to the premises. Proposal would result in double parking for pickups. Other Non-Material Planning Issues Current owner has a record of unsuccessful fast food businesses in the local area. Concern about adverse impacts on local residents’ ability to get home. insurance. Dumbarton already has two chip shops and many other takeaways. Concern that the proposal would adversely impact property values in the local area. 5.3 The points raised in support of the proposal can be summarised as follows: Visual Impact Confident that the business will fit nicely with its surroundings. Residential Amenity Support the proposal as long as appropriate steps are taken to address concerns about odour and noise pollution, and waste disposal. Modern ventilation systems are quiet and efficient, so odour and noise disturbance shouldn’t be much of an issue. Traffic and Parking No significant adverse impacts on traffic as most customers would access the takeaway on foot. Any cars would also not be at the premises for long. With sensible signage and management, any parking issues should be easy to handle. Economic Benefits Would bring much needed footfall, including tourists, to the area, support local businesses and create jobs. Would support businesses to grow in the area, particularly as many shops and businesses are closing down.
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Other Non-Material Planning Issues Would provide more dining options in the local area. There are no fish and chip takeaways between Silverton and the Town Centre. Supporting local people to open businesses is a great way to build communities, resurrect our streets in the town and boost the local economy. 5.4 The points and concerns raised in the representations, both in support and in objection are considered in Section 7 below. 6 ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) 6.1 Policy 1 aims to tackle the climate and nature crises by requiring that significant weight be given to these issues when considering all development proposals. Policy 2 relates to the climate in the form of climate mitigation and adaptation, while Policy 3 seeks to protect biodiversity, reverse biodiversity loss, and deliver positive effects from development and strengthen nature networks. Overall, the proposal re-uses an existing structure as part of the development and, as such, the embodied energy of the structure remains. No biodiversity matters arise. It is considered that the nature and small scale of development proposal would have a neutral effect in respect of Policies 1, 2 and 3. 6.2 Policy 7 seeks to protect and enhance historic environment assets and places. It advises that development proposals in or affecting conservation areas will only be supported where the character and appearance of the conservation area and its setting is preserved or enhanced. The application site is located in the Knoxland Square Conservation Area, with the rear elevation visible from Wallace Street. While the proposed flue would therefore be visible, it is noted that flues are also visible in similar circumstances to the rear of premises either side of the junction of Victora Street, albeit their position to the respective buildings makes them less prominent within the Conservation Area than the proposed flue. In this context, and subject to a condition requiring the flue to have a powder coated colour finish to match the existing stonework of the rear wall, on balance, it is considered that the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area would not be adversely affected. 6.3 Policy 9 aims to facilitate the reuse of brownfield, vacant and derelict land and empty buildings, with criterion (d) noting that proposals for the reuse of existing buildings will be supported, taking into account their suitability for conversion to other uses. While the proposal would re-use a vacant building which is supported by the Policy, the proposed use is not considered suitable due to the lack of the required off-street parking provision and position adjacent to a road junction and pedestrian crossing, which is discussed further in Section 7 below. As such, the proposal cannot be considered to be supported by the above Policy. 6.4 Policy 12 relates to waste and advises that development proposals, including commercial, will set out how much waste the proposal is expected to generate and how it will be managed. It is expected that the proposal would generate a level of waste commensurate with a hot food takeaway use. The application notes that the
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proposal will utilise the existing waste collection arrangements, which is acceptable. 6.5 Policy 14 aims to promote and facilitate well designed development that makes successful places by taking a design-led approach and applying the place principle. Criterion (d) states that proposals which are detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area or inconsistent with the six qualities of successful places will not be supported. Policy 15 relates to local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods. The proposal complies with the above policies as the shop front alterations raise no concerns, while a hot food takeaway in this location would contribute towards local living without significant adverse effects on local amenity, This issue is discussed in detail in Section 7 below. 6.6 Policy 23 aims to protect people and places from environmental harm, with criterion (e) advising that development proposals which are likely to raise unacceptable noise issues will not be supported. The proposal is considered acceptable with reference to this policy because, while a hot food takeaway would generate noise through additional traffic, car doors closing and customers talking outside, this would not constitute a significant increase beyond the existing position where the premises is already subject to a medium level of ambient noise, being located in a Local Centre and adjacent to a busy road. This issue is discussed further in Section 7 below. 6.7 Policy 27 advises that development proposals that enhance and improve the vitality and viability of city, town and local centres, including proposals that increase the mix of uses, will be supported. Criterion (b) notes that proposals will be consistent with the town centre first approach, with commercial uses supported in existing city, town and local centres. In addition, criterion (d) advises that proposals for non-retail uses, including hot food takeaways, will not be supported if further provision would undermine the character and amenity of the area or the area. The application site is located in a Local Centre and the proposed hot food takeaway is a Town Centre use which would contribute to the vitality of the Centre. As such, the proposal is supported by the Policy. 6.8 Having assessed the proposal with reference to NPF4, it is not considered acceptable with reference to Policy 9. West Dunbartonshire Adopted Local Plan 2010 6.9 Policy RET1 advises that new retail, commercial leisure, public service developments and other key town centre uses should adopt a sequential approach to change or use proposals, in the order of (1) Town Centre sites; (2) Edge of Town Centre sites; (3) Commercial Centre sites; (4) Out of centre sites. It is noted that the application unit is located in a Local Centre and the proposed hot food takeaway is a Town Centre use. In light of this, the proposal is supported. 6.10 Policy H5 aims to safeguard and, where possible, enhance the character and amenity of existing residential areas identified on the Proposals map. The Policy notes that non-residential uses could be supported if they can be considered ancillary or complimentary to the residential area and would not result in a significant loss of amenity to surrounding properties, in terms of increased traffic, noise, vibration, smell, artificial light, litter hours of operation and general
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disturbance. While the Proposals Maps of the Local Plan and proposed LDP2 identify the application unit as being within a Local Centre, this policy is relevant as the upper floors of the application building and those adjacent to it, along with the building to the south, are comprised of flats. Further to the assessment in Section 7 below, it is considered that the proposed hot food takeaway would not have significant adverse effects on residential amenity. In light of this, the proposal complies with Policy H5. 6.11 Policy GD1 seeks to ensure that all new development enhances the Plan area and environmental quality in general through an emphasis on high quality design. Proposals are required to meet a number of criteria, including the need to be appropriate to the local area in terms of land use and layout and design; be energy efficient and meet the roads, parking and access requirements of the Council. As set out in Section 7 below, the proposal fails to provide the five off-street parking spaces specifically highlighted as being required for this type of development in the consultation response from the Council’s Roads Service. The proposal is therefore not supported with reference to this Policy. 6.12 Policy PS 4 requires the provision in all new development of facilities for the minimisation, separation and collection of different waste streams. The application notes that the existing waste separation and collection will be utilised, which is acceptable. 6.13 Policy BE1 aims to ensure that no works adversely affect the appearance and character of Conservation Areas. Subject to a condition requiring the finish of the flue to match the stonework of the rear wall, it is considered that the flue would not have a detrimental effect on the visual appearance of the building and the character of the wider Conservation Area. 6.14 Having assessed the proposal with reference to the adopted Local Plan, it is not considered acceptable with reference to Policy GD1. 7. ASSESSMENT AGAINST MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS West Dunbartonshire Local Plan (LDP2) Proposed Plan 7.1 On 15 March 2023, the Planning Committee took a decision that the Council would not adopt Local Development Plan 2. The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), incorporating the recommended modifications of the Examination Report received on 22 April 2020, which were accepted by the Planning Committee of 19 August 2020, remains the Council’s most up to date spatial strategy and is therefore afforded significant weight in the assessment and determination of planning applications, subject to compatibility with NPF4. The Scottish Ministers’ Direction relating to the adoption of LDP2, dated 18 December 2020, is also a material consideration. 7.2 Policy SC4 advises that non-retail uses, including hot food takeaways, may be supported within Local Centres providing no adverse impact arise on the nature of the centre and the character and amenity of the area. The proposed hot food takeaway is located in a Local Centre and acceptable with respect to impacts on the character and amenity of the surrounding area, as discussed in Section 7 below. As such, the proposal is supported.
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7.3 Policy CP1 requires new development to take a design-led approach to creating sustainable places, which put the needs of people first and demonstrates the six qualities of successful places. With the potential for the proposal to affect other road users and pedestrian safety, impacting upon the operation of the transport and active travel network, the proposal cannot be held to support the six qualities of successful places and is therefore not considered acceptable with reference to this policy. 7.4 Policy H4 aims to protect, preserve and enhance the residential character and amenity of existing residential areas, including a presumption against the establishment of non-residential uses within, or in close proximity of residential areas, which would potentially be detrimental to local amenity, or which would cause unacceptable disturbance to local residents. Further to the detailed assessment set out below, it is considered that a hot food takeaway located in a Local Centre would not have significant adverse effects on amenity. The proposal therefore complies with the above Policy. 7.5 Policy ZW1 advising that all development requires to meet the aims of the Zero Waste Plan and follow the principles of the Waste Hierarchy. The proposal complies with the policy as the application indicates that the existing waste arrangements will be utilised. 7.6 Policy BE3 advises that development which would harm the character or appearance of a Conservation Area will not be permitted. As discussed in Section 7 below, the proposed flue on the rear elevation would not have a detrimental effect on the visual appearance of the building and the character of the wider Conservation Area, subject to a condition requiring the colour finish to match the existing stonework. In light of this, the proposal does not comply with the policy. 7.7 Having assessed the proposal with reference to proposed Local Development Plan 2, it is not considered acceptable with reference to Policy CP1. Historic Environment Scotland’s Policy and Guidance 7.8 The Historic Environment Policy for Scotland seeks to ensure that changes to specific assets and their context are managed in a way that protects the historic environment. 7.9 Historic Environment Scotland’s Managing Change in the Historic Environment Guidance Note series provides advice and guidance to Planning Authorities determining applications which affect the historic environment, including in Conservation Areas. The guidance note on External Fixtures indicates that new external fixtures must be sited to minimise impact upon the architectural integrity and fabric of the building. It is noted that secondary elevations can often accommodate new fixtures without significant impact. Noting the location to the rear, subject to a condition requiring the flue to have a powder coated finish to match the existing stonework of the rear wall, it is considered that, on balance, the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area would be acceptable. The colour change to the shopfront raises no concerns.
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Principle of Development 7.10 The application site is located in a Local Centre as defined by both the Adopted Local Plan and proposed LDP2, and a hot food takeaway is considered to be a Town Centre use appropriate for such locations. As such, the proposed use is supported in principle. However, whilst there may be no policy reason which suggests the principle of the proposal is unacceptable, it remains that a full assessment of all material considerations would be required to determine acceptability. Design, Appearance and Visual Amenity 7.11 The proposed change to the façade colour of the shopfront from blue to white is not considered likely to have a significant visual impact in the context of the existing building. The proposed flue, however, which would rise 8.5 metres up the rear elevation and be clearly visible from Wallace Street, would be prominent feature, particularly when viewed from a southern approach. In light of this, and in the context of the buildings’ location within a Conservation Area, it is considered that the proposal has the potential to have a detrimental effect on the visual appearance of the building, the character of the local area and wider Conservation Area. The proposed flue therefore requires careful consideration. 7.12 The tenement block on Glasgow Road, which includes the application unit, was included in the Knoxland Conservation Area following a boundary review undertaken as part of the 2017 Conservation Area Appraisal. This review recommended that the block should be included in the Conservation Area as its tenement design reflected that found in the wider Conservation Area, as defined in 2017. Notwithstanding the fact that the advice within the appraisal is based on the original Conservation Area boundaries and not the expanded boundary within which the application site is located, the approach set out is considered relevant to the wider Conservation Area. With respect to the assessment of new development and building alterations, the appraisal states that particular attention should be paid to a number of requirements, including the need to not to impinge on the setting of existing buildings, use materials which are high quality, durable and which complement the muted palette of materials traditionally found in the Conservation Area. The flue is situated to the rear and it therefore has no impact upon the principle elevation of the building, nor the side elevation which fronts the road. It is situated to the rear where such infrastructure can more readily be accommodated without adverse visual impact. It is noted, however, that the rear elevation of the building and the proposed flue would be clearly visible from Wallace Street. However, it is also noted that flues are already visible in similar circumstances to the rear of premises either side of the junction of Victora Street, albeit their position to the respective buildings makes them less prominent within the Conservation Area than the proposed flue. The flue would also not be sustained within a key view within the Conservation Area, but rather to the periphery. 7.13 In this context, and subject to a condition requiring the flue to have a powder coated finish to match the existing stonework of the rear wall, it is considered that, on balance, the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area would be acceptable.
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Roads and parking 7.14 In considering the impact upon roads, traffic flow, parking and general road safety, the assessment is principally guided by the consultation response from the Council’s Roads Service. With regard to parking, the Roads Service have advised that the proposed hot food takeaway would be an intensification of use beyond the existing retail shop, which is subject to a parking requirement of two off-street spaces. The Roads Service have advised that five off-street parking spaces would be required for a hot food takeaway in order for customers vehicles to be suitably accommodated. As no off-street parking is proposed, the Road Service advise that they cannot support the proposal as customers are likely to use the nearest on street provision, which raises safety concerns that are increased by the presence of the controlled crossing and associated white zig zag situated immediately outside the premises. It was noted by the Roads Service in their consultation response that Police Scotland share these concerns. In response to Roads’ objection, the applicant has noted that a hot food takeaway, including deliveries to the site, would generate no more or less traffic than the existing butchers or any Class 1A shop. 7.15 While it is accepted that the nature of the site means it is not possible to provide off -street parking for the hot food takeaway, it is also noted that the existing Class 1A uses in this Local Centre do not provide off-street parking or have the capacity to do so. In this context, it must therefore be considered whether there are specific characteristics of the proposed use and/or application site which mean the lack of off-street parking is unacceptable in this case. In the supporting submission, the applicant further considers that any existing parking issue and associated safety concerns would persist if a Class 1A shop was to operate from the business. It is further noted by the applicant that signs are in place adjacent to the premises to ensure that drivers do not park on the corner and it is a police matter if these are not adhered too, not a planning matter. In considering the proposal, it is accepted that the hot food takeaway will provide for local customers who would likely walk to the premises. However, those who do not reside in close proximity may drive to the premises. It is also noted that hot food takeaways can involve a significant home delivery operation for orders received via online platforms, and this could result in further vehicle movements with delivery drivers calling at the premises. Hot food takeaways can therefore attract a high proportion of car-borne and short-stay customers. When calling at the premises, both customers and delivery drivers may be tempted to park for short periods to quickly pop in and out of the hot food takeaway premises. This could result in parking at the junction or in close proximity to the nearby pedestrian crossing. The concerns raised by the Roads Service indicate the possibility of such obstructive parking within the vicinity of the premises with specific reference to the pedestrian crossing. This could adversely affect other road users and pedestrian safety, impacting upon the operation of the transport and active travel network. While the absence of off-street parking in a Local Centre where no such parking is available is not a reason for refusal on its own, it is clear that the increased level of traffic and parking generated by the proposed use, in conjunction with a controlled crossing and associated white zig zag situated immediately outside the premises, raises significant road and pedestrian safety concerns, which are unacceptable with reference to the proposed use within this specific premises.
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7.16 A lack of parking facilities for hot food takeaways, as is the case here, also has the potential to have an adverse impact on the amenity of the surrounding area. The increased demand for on-street parking associated with the use may result in customers and delivery drivers parking in adjacent residential streets. This would include Wallace Street which is already very heavily parked. The peak activity periods for takeaways generally occurs in the evenings which differs from the retail shop use of the premises, and will coincide with times when the demand for general on-street parking is generally at its highest. A hot food takeaway at this location, with no off-street parking provision, could therefore exacerbate any parking problems in this location. The Roads Service are clear in their concerns regarding the proposal resulting from the lack of off-street parking provision and the potential implications in respect of parking and road safety, and recommend that the application is refused. Following a full consideration of the potential issues in this respect, there is nothing to suggest that it would be appropriate to take a position contrary to the advice of the Roads Service and the proposal cannot be held to be acceptable with reference to parking and roads matters. Residential Amenity 7.17 A number of the objections raised concerns about adverse impacts on the residential amenity of the flats situated above and adjacent to the premises, particularly in relation to noise and odour disturbance and waste disposal. While it is accepted that the proposed use would generate noise through additional traffic, car doors opening/closing and customers talking outside etc, this would not result in a significant increase beyond the existing position, where the premises is already subject to a medium level of ambient noise due to its location in a Local Centre and adjacent to a busy road. It requires to be accepted that whilst those living within or adjacent to local shopping centres may benefit from the close proximity of services, they cannot expect the same level of quietude as a wholly residential area. With respect to odour and noise nuisance related to the proposed ventilation system, it is noted that the consultation response from Environmental Health raised no objection, subject to a condition relating to noise levels from the extraction system and requires the system to incorporate systems to reduce the emission of odours and pollutants. As such, it is considered that the proposal would not have a significant adverse effect on residential amenity. Other Matters raised in representations. 7.18 With respect to the outstanding issues raised in the representations and not already assessed above, several representations supported the proposal because it would increase the range of takeaway options in the local area, while one of the objections noted that there is already sufficient provision of hot food takeaways in Dumbarton. While there is a role for planning in assessing the impact proposals would have on the vitality, viability, amenity and character of the local centre, the level of provision required to meet the demand for a particular use is a commercial matter and therefore not a material consideration in the assessment of planning applications. Whilst other hot food takeaways can be found nearby, a clustering of such uses does not occur. 7.19 It is noted that some of the representations in support of the proposal highlight its economic benefits, including job creation. While it is considered that the proposal would generate a limited degree of economic activity in the area, this is not considered to be a determining factor in this instance.
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7.20 While there are concerns that the applicant has an unsuccessful record of fast- food businesses and the proposal would devalue house prices and make it more difficult for local residents to access home insurance, these are not material planning considerations and do not, therefore, form part of this assessment. 7.21 It is noted that concerns are raised with respect to anti-social behaviour. These concerns must be treated as speculative in nature as no evidence has been provided to support the view that such effects would worsen as a direct result of the proposal. 8. CONCLUSION 8.1 The application site is located in a Local Centre, where the proposed use is supported, in principle. Subject to a condition in respect of the final finish to the external flue, the visual impact to the existing building and wider Conservation Area would be acceptable. However, the proposal fails to provide the required level of off-street parking, which has the potential to result in additional on-street parking demand, obstructive parking and congestion within what is a heavily parked area. This has the potential to adversely impact upon road and pedestrian safety and the Council's Roads Service recommend that the application be refused for this reason. The proposed use cannot be considered acceptable with reference to Policy 9 of NPF4, Policy GD1 of the adopted West Dunbartonshire Local Plan and Policy CP1 of proposed Local Development Plan 2. 9. REASONS FOR REFUSAL 1. The absence of off-street parking for the proposed use within the premises subject of this application has the potential to result in additional on-street parking demand, obstructive parking and congestion within what is a heavily parked area, to the detriment of road and pedestrian safety. The proposal is therefore not supported by Policy 9 of NPF4 and Policy GD1 of the adopted West Dunbartonshire Local Plan. and Policy CP1 of proposed Local Development Plan 2. Michael Mulgrew Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Date: 11th December 2024 Person to Contact: Michael Mulgrew, Planning, Building Standards and Environmental Health Manager Email: Michael.Mulgrew@west-dunbarton.gov.uk James McColl, Development Management Team Leader Email: James.McColl@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendix: Location Plan Background Papers: 1. Application forms and plans
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2. Representations 3. Consultation responses 4. National Planning Framework 4 5. West Dunbartonshire Local Plan 2010 6. Proposed West Dunbartonshire Local Development Plan 2 2020, as amended 7. Historic Environment Policy for Scotland 8. Historic Environment Scotland Managing Change in the Historic Environment Guidance Notes on External Fixings 9. Knoxland Square Conservation Area Appraisal Wards affected: Ward 3 (Dumbarton)