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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 Argyll and Bute Council Development & Economic Growth 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: 23/00391/PP Planning Hierarchy: Local Development Applicant: Don Dennis, Emma Rennie And Bryce Harvey Proposal: Erection of dwellinghouse and siting of family size glamping pod for use as holiday letting accommodation Site Address: Land South West of Tarbert Farm Isle Of Gigha Argyll And Bute DECISION ROUTE ☒Delegated - Sect 43 (A) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 ☐Committee - Local Government Scotland Act 1973 (A) THE APPLICATION (i) Development Requiring Express Planning Permission • Erection of dwellinghouse • Siting of family size glamping pod for use as holiday letting accommodation. (ii) Other specified operations • Installation of foul drainage treatment plant • Installation of surface water soakaway • Installation of ASHPs (B) RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is recommended for approval of Planning Permission subject to conditions and reasons appended below. (C) CONSULTATIONS: Roads and Infrastructure Services No objection subject to conditions appended below – 17.04.2023
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 Scottish Water No objection – 31.03.2023 Environmental Health No objection subject to condition – 15.09.2023 West of Scotland Archaeological Services (WOSAS) No objection subject to conditions appended below – 19.04.2023 Historic Environment Scotland (HES) No objection – 25.04.2023 (D) HISTORY: 11/01511/PPP – Site for the erection of dwellinghouse. Approved: 20.12.2011 13/01511/PP – Erection of residential/commercial property with detached domestic garage. Approved: 05.11.2013 (E) PUBLICITY: Regulation 20 Advert (expiry date: 28.04.2023) (F) REPRESENTATIONS: (i) Representations received from: None received Representations are published in full on the planning application file and are available to view via the Public Access section of the Council’s website. (ii) Summary of issues raised: • N/A (G) SUPPORTING INFORMATION Has the application been the subject of: (i) Environmental Impact Assessment Report: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes insert EIAR topics below) (ii) An Appropriate Assessment under the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes attach as an appendix)
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 (iii) A Design or Design/Access statement: ☒Yes ☐No (if Yes insert summary of key issues below) Appraises the site and area, and analyses the proposal against LDP Policies. (iv) A report on the impact of the proposed development eg. Retail impact, transport impact, noise impact, flood risk, drainage impact etc: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes list supporting documents below) (H) PLANNING OBLIGATIONS Is a Section 75 agreement required: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes insert details of the terms and heads of agreement and, grounds for refusal if not completed within 4 months below) (I) Has a Direction been issued by Scottish Ministers in terms of Regulation 30, 31 or 32: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes insert details of direction below) (J) Section 25 of the Act; Development Plan and any other material considerations over and above those listed above which have been taken into account in the assessment of the application (i) List of all Development Plan Policy considerations taken into account in assessment of the application. National Planning Framework 4 (Adopted 13th February 2023) Part 2 – National Planning Policy Sustainable Places NPF4 Policy 1 – Tackling the Climate and Nature Crises NPF4 Policy 2 – Climate Mitigation and Adaption NPF4 Policy 3 – Biodiversity NPF4 Policy 4 – Natural Places NPF4 Policy 5 – Soils NPF4 Policy 7 – Historic Assets and Places NPF4 Policy 9 – Brownfield, Vacant and Derelict Land and Empty Buildings (includes provisions relevant to Greenfield Sites) NPF4 Policy 12 – Zero Waste NPF4 Policy 13 – Sustainable Transport Liveable Places NPF4 Policy 14 – Design, Quality and Place NPF4 Policy 15 – Local Living and 20 Minute Neighbourhoods
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 NPF4 Policy 16 – Quality Homes NPF4 Policy 17 – Rural Homes NPF4 Policy 22 – Flood Risk and Water Management NPF4 Policy 23 – Health and Safety Productive Places NPF4 Policy 29 – Rural Development NPF4 Policy 30 – Tourism ‘Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan’ Adopted March 2015 LDP STRAT 1 – Sustainable Development LDP DM 1 – Development within the Development Management Zones LDP 3 – Supporting the Protection Conservation and Enhancement of our Environment LDP 5 –Supporting the Sustainable Growth of our Economy LDP 8 – Supporting the Strength of our Communities LDP 9 – Development Setting, Layout and Design LDP 10 – Maximising our Resources and Reducing our Consumption LDP 11 – Improving our Connectivity and Infrastructure Local Development Plan Schedules ‘Supplementary Guidance to the Argyll and Bute Local Plan 2015’ (Adopted March 2016 & December 2016) Natural Environment SG LDP ENV 1 – Impact on Habitats, Species and our Biodiversity SG LDP ENV 11 – Protection of Soil and Peat Resources Landscape and Design SG LDP ENV 14 – Landscape Historic Environment and Archaeology SG LDP ENV 19 – Impact on Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs) Support for Business & Industry: Main Potential Growth Sector: Tourism SG LDP TOUR 1 – Tourist Facilities and Accommodation, including Static and Touring Caravans SG LDP TOUR 3 – Promoting Tourism Development Areas General Housing Development SG LDP HOU 1 – General Housing Development Including Affordable Housing Provision Bad Neighbour Development SG LDP BAD 2 – Bad Neighbour Development in Reverse Sustainable Siting and Design
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 SG LDP Sustainable – Sustainable Siting and Design Principles Resources and Consumption SG LDP SERV 1 – Private Sewage Treatment Plants & Wastewater Systems SG LDP SERV 2 – Incorporation of Natural Features / SuDS SG LDP SERV 5(b) – Provision of Waste Storage & Collection Facilities within New Development SG LDP SERV 6 – Private Water Supplies and Water Conservation Transport (Including Core Paths) SG LDP TRAN 4 – New & Existing, Public Roads & Private Access Regimes SG LDP TRAN 6 – Vehicle Parking Provision (ii) List of all other material planning considerations taken into account in the assessment of the application, having due regard to Annex A of Circular 3/2013. (delete as appropriate) • Third Party Representations • Consultation Reponses • Planning History • ABC Technical Note – Biodiversity (Feb 2017) • ABC draft Technical Note – Argyll and Bute Windows (April 2018) Argyll and Bute proposed Local Development Plan 2 (November 2019) – The Examination by Scottish Government Reporters to the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 has now concluded and the Examination Report has been published (13th June 2023). The Examination Report is a material consideration of significant weight and may be used as such until the conclusion of the LDP2 Adoption Process. Consequently, the Proposed Local Development Plan 2 as recommended to be modified by the Examination Report and the published Non Notifiable Modifications is a material consideration in the determination of all planning and related applications. Spatial and Settlement Strategy Policy 02 – Outwith Settlement Areas Policy 04 – Sustainable Development High Quality Places Policy 05 – Design and Placemaking Policy 06 – Green Infrastructure Policy 08 – Sustainable Siting Policy 09 – Sustainable Design Policy 10 – Design – All Development Policy 14 – Bad Neighbour Development Policy 15 – Protection, Conservation and Enhancement of Our Historic Environment Policy 19 – Scheduled Monuments Diverse and Sustainable Economy
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 Policy 23 – Tourism Development, Accommodation, Infrastructure and Facilities Policy 25 – Tourism Development Opportunities Connected Places Policy 32 – Active Travel Policy 33 – Public Transport Policy 34 – Electric Vehicle Charging Points Policy 35 – Design of New and Existing, Public Roads and Private Access Regimes Policy 36 – New Private Accesses Policy 39 – Construction Standards for Private Accesses Policy 40 – Vehicle Parking Provision Sustainable Communities Policy 58 – Private Water Supplies and Water Conservation Policy 60 – Private Sewage Treatment Plants and Wastewater Drainage Systems Policy 61 – Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) High Quality Environment Policy 73 – Development Impact on Habitats, Species and Biodiversity Policy 79 – Protection of Soil and Peat Resources Local Development Plan 2 Schedules (K) Is the proposal a Schedule 2 Development not requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes confirm date of screening opinion and reference below) (L) Has the application been the subject of statutory pre-application consultation (PAC): ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes provide summary detail of PAC below) (M) Has a Sustainability Checklist been submitted: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes provide detail below) (N) Does the Council have an interest in the site: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes provide detail below) (O) Requirement for a pre-determination hearing: ☐Yes ☒No (if Yes insert details below) (P)(i) Key Constraints/Designations Affected by the Development: • N/A (P)(ii) Soils Agricultural Land Classification: Class: 5.10
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 Peatland/Carbon Rich Soils Classification: ☐Class 1 ☐Class 2 ☐Class 3 ☒N/A Peat Depth Classification: N/A Does the development relate to croft land? ☐Yes ☒No Would the development restrict access to croft or better quality agricultural land? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A Would the development result in fragmentation of croft / better quality agricultural land? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A (P)(iii) Woodland Will the proposal result in loss of trees/woodland? (If yes, detail in summary assessment) ☐Yes ☒No Does the proposal include any replacement or compensatory planting? ☐Yes ☒No details to be secured by condition ☐N/A (P)(iv) Land Status / LDP Settlement Strategy Status of Land within the Application (tick all relevant boxes) ☐Brownfield ☐Brownfield Reclaimed by Nature ☒Greenfield ABC LDP 2015 Settlement Strategy LDP DM 1 (tick all relevant boxes) ☐Main Town Settlement Area ☐Key Rural Settlement Area ☐Village/Minor Settlement Area ☒Rural Opportunity Area ☐Countryside Zone ☐Very Sensitive Countryside Zone ☐Greenbelt ABC pLDP2 Settlement Strategy (tick all relevant boxes) ☐Settlement Area ☒Countryside Area ☐Remote Countryside Area ☐Helensburgh & Lomond Greenbelt ABC LDP 2015 Allocations/PDAs/AFAs etc: N/A ABC pLDP2 Allocations/PDAs/AFAs etc: N/A (P)(v) Summary assessment and summary of determining issues and material considerations Planning permission is sought for the erection of dwellinghouse and siting of family size glamping pod for use as holiday letting accommodation. Principle Of relevance, NPF4 Policy 9B sets out that proposals on greenfield sites will not be supported unless the site has been allocated for development or explicitly supported
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 by policies in the Local Development Plan (LDP). NPF4 Policy 14A generally supports development proposals designed to improve the quality of an area whether in urban or rural locations and regardless of scale. NPF4 Policy 16F sets out that development proposals for new homes on land not allocated for housing in LDP will only be supported in limited circumstances. NPF4 Policy 17C sets out that new homes in remote rural areas will be supported where it supports and sustains existing fragile communities; supports identified local housing outcomes; and is suitable in terms of location, access and environmental impact. NPF4 Policy 30A states that proposals for new or extended tourist facilities or accommodation, including caravan and camping sites, in locations identified in the LDP, will be supported. NPF4 Policies 29A and 29B supports proposals that contributes to the viability, sustainability and diversity of rural communities and local rural economy taking into account how the development will contribute towards local living and take into account the transport needs of the development as appropriate for the rural location. While 29C expects development proposals in remote rural areas, where new development can often help to sustain fragile communities, to be supported where the proposal ii. supports and sustains existing communities; and iii. is suitable in terms of location, access, siting, design and environmental impact. The site is located on Gigha Island and within a Rural Opportunity Area (ROA) wherein the provision of Policies LDP DM 1 and SG LDP HOU 1 of the adopted Argyll and Bute LDP supports the principle of small scale residential development on appropriate sites. In addition, the small scale nature of the proposal and its location on a rural island designated as at tourism development area within the LDP weighs in favour of the proposal. Though likely to only generate a small income, the tourist accommodation would also meet the aims of the LDP to enhance the tourism industry and the local economy. By reason of the existing dispersed geographical scale of the wider environment within which the site is located; and its compliance with the existing settlement pattern within the Island coupled with the level of interconnectivity of the proposed development with the surrounding area, people can reasonably meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable distance of their home. Thus, the proposal also complies with the NPF4 Policy 15; and ABC LDP 2015 Policies LDP DM 1 and LDP 8. Drawing the above together, the principle of residential and tourist development at the site is considered acceptable, subject to the acceptability of the detailed matters set out below. Local character and appearance The proposal is located outwith a local or national designation and does not give rise to any immediate impact upon the natural or established environment. The local settlement pattern outwith Ardminish is of dispersed isolated residential buildings or farm lands with cluster of buildings across the island. The proposal would not be an exception to this local settlement pattern in that, it will be established on a land where it will be isolated yet in keeping with the local pattern. The proposal is a rectangular single storey bungalow with a small scale rectangular cabin for use as a tourist accommodation. Together the buildings would create an acceptable small isolated developed site conforming to the local settlement pattern on the Island and partly obscured from the road by an intervening knoll.
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 By reason of its siting, traditional design (including finishing materials), scale and massing the proposal would not detract from the existing settlement pattern nor the character and appearance of the wider locale. Additionally, in the absence of any immediate neighbouring properties, there are no concerns with daylight, overshadowing and overlooking. Having regard to the proposed tourist accommodation on site, it is considered that due to the orientation and relationship between the two buildings– approx. 32m apart, there are no overlooking or amenity concerns. The proposal is therefore considered consistent with the relevant provisions of NPF4 Policies 14, 16, and 17; and ABC LDP 2015 Policies LDP 3, LDP 9, SG LDP ENV 14 and SG Sustainable. Historic Environment The application site lies within close proximity to two scheduled ancient monuments (SAM) – Ridh a'Chaibeil, burial ground & cross SE of Tarbert (SM 3308) is located some 300m W of the site while Cairnvickuie, cross incised stone NW of (SM 3306) is approx. 310m NW and 80m S of the former SAM. Historic environment Scotland was therefore consulted on the application. HES note that while the proposed development may be present in longer distance inward views, due to its location, it is unlikely to be visible from key outward views associated with the setting of the SAMs. However, as the development will form part of the existing dispersed settlement pattern, the level of change to the baseline setting of the monuments that might derive from the proposal is unlikely to raise issues of national significance. In view of the above, it is considered that the proposal does not raise any concerns detrimental to the designated SAMs and their settings and therefore is deemed compliant with NPF4 Policy 7 and ABC LDP 2015 Policies LDP 3 and SG LDP ENV 19. Biodiversity The proposal does not relate to, nor is it within immediate proximity of any nature conservation designation. The site is an agricultural grazing land with limited biodiversity value. The proposal does not include any detail of proposed biodiversity enhancements that would be delivered by the development; however, in this instance it is considered that this may reasonably be secured by suspensive condition seeking improvements to be considered and delivered alongside proposals for landscape, boundary treatment and surface treatment for the development. Similarly, a condition requiring soil management practices would also be necessary based on NPF4 Policy 5. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the relevant provisions of NPF4 Policies 3 and 5 and ABC LDP Policies LDP 3, SG LDP ENV 1 and SG LDP ENV 11. Water/drainage The application indicates that the development intends to rely on both private water supply and foul drainage system. While Scottish Water (SW) confirmed public water supply availability from Gigha Water Treatment Works, it cannot confirm capacity is currently available to meet the requirement. SW also confirmed there is no public Waste Water infrastructure within the vicinity. It is therefore considered that the proposed private water supply and foul drainage systems are justified.
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 Environmental Health have raised no concerns to the proposal. With respect to surface water, a condition has been appended to ensure suitable drainage systems (including SuDs) are provided for the proposed development. On this basis, the proposal, subject to the conditions appended below, is considered consistent with the provisions of NPF 4 policy 18 and 22; and ABC LDP 2015 Policies LDP 10 and SG LDP SERV 1, SG LDP SERV 2 and SG LDP SERV 6. Roads The development seeks to form a new private access off the existing public road located some 225 east of the proposed site. Road’s consultee response raised no objection to the proposal subject to conditions deemed necessary and as such appended below. The proposal is considered to be consistent with the relevant requirements of NPF4 Policy 13, and ABC LDP Policy LDP 11, SG LDP TRAN 4 and SG LDP TRAN 6. Waste/Recycling The proposed site plan with drawing no. DR- A- 0002 shows the location of a refuse collection point adjacent to the public road in line with the Council’s Waste Strategy and as such the proposal would be consistent with the requirements of NPF4 Policy 12, and ABC LDP Policy LDP 10 and SG LDP SERV 5(b). Other Considerations The proposal is located approx. 230 SE of Tarbert farm where the development could potentially be impacted by odour and/or noise. Environmental Health was consulted on the application and have raised no objection or concerns to the development being established within the vicinity. Consequently, the development is deemed compliant to the provisions of NPF4 Policies 23; and ABC LDP 2015 Policies LDP 8 and SG LDP BAD 2. Matters Raised by Proposed Local Development Plan 2 (as modified by Examination) Proposed Local Development Plan 2 as recommended to be modified by the Examination Report is now a significant material consideration. In this instance it is considered that this application does not give rise to any fundamental conflict with the relevant policies of PLDP2. (Q) Is the proposal consistent with the Development Plan: ☒Yes ☐No (R) Reasons why Planning Permission or Planning Permission in Principle Should be Granted: The proposal subject to conditions 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.
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 (S) Reasoned justification for a departure to the provisions of the Development Plan N/A (T) Need for notification to Scottish Ministers or Historic Environment Scotland: ☐Yes ☒No (If yes provide detail below) Author of Report: Tiwaah Antwi Date: 15.09.2023 Reviewing Officer: Bryn Bowker Date: 27.09.2023 Fergus Murray Head of Development & Economic Growth
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 CONDITIONS AND REASONS RELATIVE TO APPLICATION REF. NO. 23/00391/PP Standard Time Limit Condition (as defined by Regulation) Standard Condition on Soil Management During Construction 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. 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.
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 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. 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
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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 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. 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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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 NOTE TO APPLICANT (Copy Informative Notes to Uniform Decision Tab) • 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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Report of Handling Template for PPSL and Delegated Planning Applications – Updated 15.06.2023 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): ☐Yes ☒No (Complete Uniform Decision, Recommendation tab) If Yes: The terms of the Section 75 obligation may be viewed on the Council’s website at www.argyll-bute.gov.uk by recalling the application reference number on the Council’s Public Access Module and then by “Clicking” Section 75 Obligation under the attached correspondence or by viewing the Public Planning register located at Planning Services, 1A Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RD. (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 (Complete Uniform Reception, Plans Tab) (C) Is the proposal consistent with the Development Plan? ☒Yes ☐No (Complete Uniform Decision, Recommendation Tab) (D) The reason why planning permission has been approved: The proposal subject to conditions 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.