Decision notice 2300391PP
Argyll and Bute Council · 19 October 2026
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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 (AS AMENDED) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013 PLANNING PERMISSION REFERENCE NUMBER: 23/00391/PP Don Dennis, Emma Rennie And Bryce Harvey Colin Armstrong Architects Lyle House Pavilion 1 Fairways Business Park Inverness IV2 6AA I refer to your application dated 27th February 2023 for planning permission in respect of the following development: Erection of dwellinghouse and siting of family size glamping pod for use as holiday letting accommodation AT: Land South West Of Tarbert Farm Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute Argyll and Bute Council in exercise of their powers under the above mentioned Act and Regulations hereby grant planning permission for the above development in accordance with the particulars given in the application form and doquetted plans subject however to the conditions and reasons detailed on the following page(s). It should be understood that this permission does not carry with it any necessary consent or approval for the proposed development under other statutory enactments and is not a Building Warrant. Dated: 27 September 2023 Fergus Murray Head of Development and Economic Growth
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REFERENCE NUMBER: 23/00391/PP Erection of dwellinghouse and siting of family size glamping pod for use as holiday letting accommodation AT: Land South West Of Tarbert Farm Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute The planning permission as detailed above is subject to the following conditions: Standard Time Limit Condition: The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Section 58 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Standard Soils Management Condition: Where the development involves ground breaking works, soil management should be undertaken in compliance with the established best practice set out in the DEFRA publication “Construction Code of Practice for the Sustainable Use of Soils on Construction Sites 2009”, unless an alternative methodology for sustainable management of soil is submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to ensure that sustainable management of soils and compliance with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 5A. Additional Conditions: 1. PP - Approved Details & Standard Notes - Non-EIA Development The development shall be implemented in accordance with the details specified on the application form dated 24.02.2023 supporting information and, the approved drawings listed in the table below unless the prior written approval of the planning authority is obtained for an amendment to the approved details under Section 64 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Plan Title. Plan Ref. No. Version Date Received Supplementary Location Plan RG - 0004 15.03.2023 Location Plan DR- A- 0001 27.02.2023 Proposed Site Plan DR- A- 0002 27.02.2023 Proposed Site Section RG - 0003 27.02.2023 Proposed Floor Plan SF32551 -PLN01-1 A 27.02.2023 Proposed Elevations SF32551 - PLN01-2 A 27.02.2023 Glamping Pod Elevations, Floor Plan and Section as Proposed AL - 0004 27.02.2023 Reason: For the purpose of clarity, to ensure that the development is implemented in accordance with the approved details.
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2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the proposed access shall be formed in accordance with the Council's Roads Standard Detail Drawing SD 08/004 Rev a; and visibility splays of 2.4 metres to point X by 53 metres to point Y from the centre line of the proposed access. The access shall be surfaced with a bound material in accordance with the stated Standard Detail Drawing. Prior to work starting on site the access hereby approved shall be formed to at least base course standard and the visibility splays shall be cleared of all obstructions such that nothing shall disrupt visibility from a point 1.05 metres above the access at point X to a point 0.6 metres above the public road carriageway at point Y. The final wearing surface on the access shall be completed prior to the development first being brought into use and the visibility splays shall be maintained clear of all obstructions thereafter. Reason: In the interests of road safety. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the development shall not include for the provision of walls, fences or hedges within 2.0 metres of the public road or back of service strip. The proposed vehicular gates to be installed at the site entrance shall be set back a minimum distance of 6.00 metres from edge of public road and shall open inwards and away from the public road. Reason: In the interest of road safety. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, prior to the commencement of work on site, the proposed road alteration shall be implemented in accordance with the details set out by the Roads and Infrastructure Services below: (i) Existing road ditch to be culverted under the service bay shall be carried out to the satisfaction of Roads & Infrastructure Services. (ii) Headwalls shall be constructed on each end of the new culvert. (iii) Provision of parking and turning for a minimum of 3 vehicles within application site - 2 spaces for the main dwelling and 1 space for the glamping pod. (iv) Provision of refuse collection point adjacent to the public road. Reason: In the interest of road and public safety. 5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the glamping pod hereby approved shall be used for short term occupancy only and not as a main residence and shall not be occupied by any family, group or individual for a cumulative period of more than three calendar months in any one year. A register showing dates of arrivals and departures shall be maintained by the Site Operator and shall be available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Planning Authority. Reason: In order to define the permitted occupancy to satisfy the provisions of the Development Plan.
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6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, no development shall commence until a scheme of boundary treatment, surface treatment and landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of: i) Location, design and materials of proposed walls, fences and gates; ii) Surface treatment of proposed means of access and hardstanding areas; iii) Any proposed re-contouring of the site by means of existing and proposed ground levels; iv) Proposed hard and soft landscape works; v) A biodiversity statement demonstrating how the proposal will contribute to conservation/restoration/enhancement of biodiversity, and how these benefits will be maintained for the lifetime of the development. The development shall not be occupied until such time as the boundary treatment, surface treatment and any re-contouring works have been completed in accordance with the duly approved scheme. All of the hard and soft landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme during the first planting season following the commencement of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority. The biodiversity statement should refer to Developing with Nature guidance | NatureScot as appropriate. Reason: To assist with the integration of the proposal with its surroundings in the interest of amenity, and to comply with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 3 7. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the developer shall secure the implementation of an archaeological watching brief, to be carried out by an archaeological organisation acceptable to the Planning Authority, during all ground disturbance. The retained archaeological organisation shall be afforded access at all reasonable times and allowed to record, recover and report items of interest and finds. A method statement for the watching brief will be submitted by the applicant, agreed by the West of Scotland Archaeology Service, and approved by the Planning Authority prior to commencement of the watching brief. The name of the archaeological organisation retained by the developer shall be given to the Planning Authority and to the West of Scotland Archaeology Service in writing not less than 14 days before development commences. Reason: In order to protect archaeological resources. 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, no development shall commence until an appraisal of the wholesomeness and sufficiency of the intended private water supply and the system required to serve the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The appraisal shall be carried out by a qualified hydrologist and shall include a risk assessment having regard to the requirements of Schedule 4 of the Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2006 which shall inform the design of the system by which a wholesome and sufficient water supply shall be provided and maintained. The appraisal shall also demonstrate that the wholesomeness and sufficiency of any other supply in the vicinity of the development, or any other person utilising the same source or supply, shall not be compromised by the proposed development.
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The development shall not be brought into use or occupied until the required water supply system has been installed in accordance with the agreed specification and is operational. Reason: In the interests of public health and in order to ensure that an adequate private water supply in terms of both wholesomeness and sufficiency can be provided to meet the requirements of the proposed development and without compromising the interests of other users of the same or nearby private water supplies. 9. Notwithstanding the provisions of Condition 1, the development shall incorporate a surface water drainage system which is consistent with the principles of Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) compliant with the guidance set out in CIRIA's SuDS Manual C753. The requisite surface water drainage shall be operational prior to the development being brought into use and shall be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the provision of an adequate surface water drainage system and to prevent flooding.
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NOTES TO APPLICANT (1) RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER 23/00391/PP STANDARD NOTES 1. If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision to refuse permission for or approval required by a condition in respect of the proposed development, or to grant permission or approval subject to conditions, the applicant may require the planning authority to review the case under Section 43A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) within three months from the date of this notice. A Notice of Review request must be submitted on an official form which can be obtained by contacting The Local Review Body, Committee Services, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT or by email to localreviewprocess@argyll-bute.gov.uk 2. If permission to develop land is refused or granted subject to conditions and the owner of the land claims that the land has become incapable of reasonably beneficial use in its existing state, and it cannot be rendered capable of reasonably beneficial use by the carrying out of any development which has been or would be permitted, the owner of the land may serve on the planning authority a purchase notice requiring the purchase of the landowner’s interest in the land, in accordance with Part 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended). 3. In order to comply with Sections 27A(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, prior to works commencing on site it is the responsibility of the developer to complete and submit the following ‘Notice of Initiation of Development’ form to the Planning Authority specifying the date on which the development will start. Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a breach of planning control under Section 123(1) of the Act. 4. In order to comply with Section 27B(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 it is the responsibility of the developer to submit the following ‘Notice of Completion’ form to the Planning Authority specifying the date upon which the development was completed.
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INFORMATIVE NOTES • Further advice on SuDS can be found in SEPA’s Standing Advice for Small Scale Development – www.sepa.org.uk • Regulatory requirements for private water supplies should be discussed with the Council’s Environmental Health Officers in the first instance. • Regard should be had to the West of Scotland Archaeology Service’s consultation comments in respect of the proposed development. • Operation of the pod for the purposes of a tourist accommodation shall require the benefit of a separate Site Licence under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 as amended. Site Licence requirements should be discussed with the Council’s Environmental Health Officers in the first instance.
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APPENDIX TO DECISION APPROVAL NOTICE Appendix relative to application: 23/00391/PP A. Has the application required an obligation under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended): Planning Obligation Not Required B. Has the application been the subject of any “non-material” amendment in terms of Section 32A of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended) to the initial submitted plans during its processing. Yes/No? (if yes, list amendments below) No amended plans received Summary of amendments (if appropriate): C. Is the proposal a departure from the Development Plan: No If yes, state level of departure: No Departure D. Summary justification statement for approval of planning permission The proposal is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan, and there are no other material considerations of sufficient significance to indicate that it would be appropriate to withhold planning permission having regard to s25 of the Act.