Mr Brian Mangan: Change of Use of Existing Private/Family Use Pod to Short Term Letting Accommodation: 11 Etive Park, North Connel (Ref: 26/00161/Pp)
Argyll and Bute Council · 17 June 2026
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26/00161/PP - Argyll and Bute Council Development & Economic Growth Delegated or Committee Planning Application Report and Report of handling as required by Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 relative to applications for Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle _________________________________________________________________________ Reference No: 26/00161/PP Planning Hierarchy: Local Development Applicant: Mr Brian Mangan Proposal: Change of use of existing private/family use pod to short term letting accommodation Site Address: 11 Etive Park, North Connel, PA37 1SJ _________________________________________________________________________ SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NO. 2 (A) INTRODUCTION This local application was initially heard at Planning, Protective Services and Licensing (PPSL) Committee on 20th May 2026. Members voted to defer determination until they could have sight of the Operational Management Plan, that had been subject to planning condition. The Applicant has since submitted an Operational Management Plan to be considered alongside the proposed development. The purpose of this Supplementary Report is to bring Members’ attention to the Operational Management Plan ahead of determining the application at PPSL scheduled for 17th June 2026. (B) ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING MATERIAL – OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Operational Management Plan is summarised as follows: 1. Property & Guest Details Booking Management • All bookings will be managed and recorded using online booking platforms such as Booking.com Airbnb.com • Management of all booking with be controlled/managed by the owner. • No third-party management companies will be used to operate the property. Length of Stays • All stays will be for a minimum of 2 nights
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Guest Capacity • Guest capacity will be limited to 2 persons Target Audience • The property will be targeted towards couples Guest Facilities • Cooking facilities within the pod consisting of 2 ring hob and microwave • Drying room for wet weather clothing, boots etc. (located in adjacent garage) • Fenced external patio area and furniture. 2. Arrival & Departure Procedures Check-in/Check-out • Where possible all check-in’s will be done in person by the owner, however where this is not possible a key box will be located next to the door of the pod. • All guests will be requested to have checked-in by 9pm at the latest where possible. Parking • A dedicated parking bay will be provided for guests using the pod, this will located off street within the existing parking area to the centre front of the main property Property Rules • Couples only • No smoking in the Pod • No Parties • Guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum after 9pm • No external BBQs • Guests are remined about the residential nature of the area and asked to be respectful towards residents. • The owner of the pod will be resident in the adjacent dwelling and will be responsible for overseeing compliance with the rules. When the owner is away overnight from the property the pod will be unavailable for rental. 3. Waste, Recycling & Noise Control Bin Management • Separate waste and recycling bins will be provided • The bins will be collected using the local authority waste collection service Noise Mitigation • Should there be a breach of the rules the owner will be resident on site and will attend to any matters in a timeous manner should the need arise. • The owner has the ability to sanction any guests who continually disrespect the property rules and can ask them to vacate the property with immediate notice. • The owners contact details will be lodged with the local authority as the main point of contact for any complaints raised with them. 4. Safety & Maintenance Fire Safety
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• A detailed fire risk assessment will be lodged with the licencing authority and a copy held for inspection at the main property residence. • A fire evacuation plan will be prominently displayed in the Pod detailing escape routes and assembly points. • A fire blanket and extinguisher are supplied in the Pod • A smoke and heat detector are fitted to the Pod to provide early alarm. Compliance • A current Electrical Installation Certificate (EICR) • A current PAT testing Certificate (Portable Appliance Testing) • A Current Fire Alarm Installation Certificate • There is no mains or LPG gas used in the Pod Emergency Procedures • For any maintenance issues arising during their stay the welcome pack will provide contact information for the owner who will handle all maintenance requests and source appropriate qualified tradespersons to handle any required repairs. • The pod will undergo an annual check and any issues identified and rectified prior to being re-let. • In the event of an emergency guests will have the owners contact details or in event of a more immediate emergency the welcome pack will list all emergency service numbers. 5. Cleaning & Servicing Turnaround Schedule • The pod will be fully cleaned in between stays Linen & Laundry • All laundry will be handled on site by the owner. • The owner will directly employ a cleaner to ensure that the cleaning and laundry requirements are carried out to exacting standards. • In the event of the cleaner being unavailable or on leave the cleaning and laundry requirements shall be undertaken by the owner. _________________________________________________________________________ (C) RECOMMENDATION It is the Officer’s recommendation that planning permission be granted as per the Report of Handling. ______________________________________________________________________ Author of Report: Emma Spence Date: 05.06.2026 Reviewing Officer: Tim Williams Date: Fergus Murray Head of Development and Economic Growth