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Argyll and Bute Council · 20 May 2024
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Appendix 1: Request for Review for Refusal of Planning Permission ref: 23/01067/PP
Introduction:
A planning application was submitted on the 30th May 2023 by Iain Robertson of West Highland
Architects on behalf of Graham and Oonagh Fielden which was validated on the 29th of June
ref: 23/01067/PP. The application was to seek permission for the sitting of a single glamping pod
to be used for short-term seasonal holiday use within the garden grounds of the applicants
dwelling house ‘Fernlea’. Following a lengthy planning process, the application was refused
under delegated powers on the 24th of January 2024 (Appendix 3) for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development conflicts with NPF4 Policy 13, and Policies LDP 11 and SG
LDP TRAN 4 of the adopted 'Argyll and Bute Local Plan' 2015 and Policy 37 of emerging
proposed 'Local Development Plan 2' as the proposed development would result in the
intensification in vehicular use of a sub-standard private road with no delineation
between pedestrian or vehicular use.
The proposed development constitutes a material intensification of the use of an
existing and constrained access regime and would be capable of support only if
compliance with various highway safety concerns could be demonstrated through the
submission, examination and acceptance of competent detail.
The land necessary for the upgrade of the existing private road, if achievable, does not
form part of the planning application site and is not within the acknowledged legal
ownership/control of the Applicant.
During the planning process and within the delegated report of handling, the main reason for the
refusal of this application is based on the comments received from the A&BC Roads oƯicer
(Appendix 4) in relations to NPF4 Policy 13. All other NPF4 policies have been assessed and the
proposed application meets their requirements and is confirmed appropriate in all other
planning aspects. Therefore, this Notice of Review will focus on NPF4 Policy 13 and provide
further justification in order to try and achieve a positive outcome following a review undertaken
by the LRB. 
Discussion:
The current application has been subject to objection from the Roads Engineer who advised
that the existing private road, which also forms part of the Longsdale Footpath, is narrow with
poor geometry, serves numerous properties and has limited passing opportunities. The private
road has narrow verges and provides limited step oƯ areas for pedestrians.
The Roads Authority concluded by stating that the private road is unsuitable for further
development or intensification of use.
Whilst we take on board all of these comments, we feel that they alone do not merit suƯicient
justification to determine the application for refusal. It has also been noted that the type of
consent being applied for is noted as planning permission in principle on the Roads
consultation response dated 16th August 2023 whereas our application submitted is for full
planning permission. (we have presumed this to be a typo error copied over from another
similar consultation response)

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During the planning consultation process and when the first consultation response was
received from the Roads oƯicer (Appendix 4) recommending the application for refusal, the
client prepared and issued additional supporting documentation in response to the comments
received from the Roads engineer which can be viewed in (Appendix 5). This additional
information presented a number of photo’s taken at various locations along the private access
road leading up to the application site to try and demonstrate that the existing private access
road is of an acceptable standard and can suƯiciently accommodate any additional traƯic
which may be generated from the sitting of the proposed glamping pod. The private access road
serves 5no. individual properties including the applicants house Fernlea and measures 3m at its
narrowest point and extends for a total length of 118m (0.07miles) from the junction of the UC72
Polvinister Road to the application site boundary. There is corner at the bottom of the road and
then then majority of the access is straight with good sightlines climbing approximately 10m
over a gradual incline. Along this section of private road which is also part of the core path
C160(c) network, there is an adequate roadside grass verge which provides step oƯ areas for
pedestrians when met by vehicles using the access road. The vast majority of the grass verge is
1m in width and at points, there is suƯicient space to accommodate vehicles which can be
seen within the photo’s contained within Appendix 5. 
Following the submission of this additional information to the planning authority, the client also
prepared a risk assessment (Appendix 6) as further supporting documentation and the
suggestion of a site visit to discuss the application and in particular the issues raised by the
Roads engineer. A further response was received from the Roads engineer maintaining their
initial objection to this application whilst also advising that a site visit would not be required. 
Potential B&B usage:
Limited B&B activity is a prescribed right for any householders with properties of certain sizes
up to certain thresholds without needing planning permission. The applicants house ‘Fernlea’ is
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a four-bedroom detached dwelling which could be used for B&B purposes, and we feel that this
potential usage needs to be considered whilst reviewing this application for an ancillary pod
within the garden grounds of the applicant’s house. It is of no consequence whether B&B
activity is active or not (past and present) but merely the ability to do so. And likewise, this
prescribed right could be adopted by any of the other four properties accessed from the same
private access road. The proposed pod is ancillary to an existing dwelling and would see no
significant increase in traƯic (as noted in the design statement) and fundamentally is no
diƯerent to a room within the applicant’s house being used for B&B purposes or any of the other
dwelling houses accessed by the private road operating a B&B from their properties and the
potential of additional vehicular movements. Neither of which would be subject to planning or
roads department consultation. Our suggestion would be that the potential usage of a room
within the applicant’s dwelling house for B&B usage is transferred to this ancillary pod within the
garden grounds of the applicant’s house. 
NOTE: the use of one bedroom for B&B within a house containing three bedrooms, or two
bedrooms for B&B within houses containing four or more bedrooms, is explicitly provided for
within Class 9 (houses) of the Use Classes Order - and has been so since 1999 
Similar Applications as precedents:
Broom Hill ref: 22/01001/PP (Appendix 7)
This application was recently submitted for the sitting of a single glamping pod within the
garden ground of Broom Hill, Ardconnel Hill, Oban. The application lies within close proximity of
the applicant’s site and was refused planning permission following the comments received by
the Roads engineer. A Notice for Review was submitted and following this, a positive outcome
was sought, and planning permission was granted. 
Broom Hill was previously used for the letting of two bedrooms for B&B purposes and that such
usage would be modified to facilitate a glamping pod within their garden grounds. During the
LRB meeting, Councillor Brown sought clarity on the position that each of the houses serviced
by the private access road could in theory operate as a B&B premises, increasing the vehicular
use of the private access road and there would be nothing to stop them. The planning oƯicer
confirmed this to be the case and we feel that this is an identical situation to the application
which we are seeking permission for. A condition was added to the Broom Hill permission to
state:
‘the new glamping pod hereby approved must not be occupied during any period when
any bedrooms within the principal dwelling house are operating as (or being occupied
as) bed & breakfast or guest house accommodation ‘
Based on the similarities between this recent application and which was subsequently
approved following a Notice for Review, we would consider it appropriate that a similar
condition could be included to monitor and maintain vehicular movements whilst protected
future usage should the property change ownership.
Soroba Lodge ref: 20/01542/PP (Appendix 8)
A planning application was submitted for two holiday pods within the garden ground of Soroba
Lodge, which is served via a shared private access. Soroba Lodge had the ability to operate two

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bedrooms for B&B purposes within the main house. The Planning Department and Roads
Engineer were concerned about traƯic levels on the shared private access and ultimately the
application was refused under delegated powers. An appeal against the refusal was however
successful. When issuing planning permission in May 2022 under ref 21/0005/LRB, the Local
Review Body attached planning condition 3 to prohibit occupation of the two approved pods at
any time when B&B activity was occurring within the house.
It is of no consequence whether B&B activity is active. Limited B&B activity is a prescribed right
for householders with properties of certain sizes up to certain thresholds without needing
planning permission. Indeed, it is this very ability to exercise that right without needing planning
permission that led to planning oƯicer concerns about the inability to prevent B&B usage in the
future in both the Soroba Lodge and Broom Hill examples. 
The outcome of the Notice of Reviews at both Broom Hill (23/0007/LRB) and Soroba Lodge
(21/0005/LRB) provides a direct precedent example which can be readily compared to the
planning application at Fernlea. 
Summary:
Mr & Mrs Fielden are seeking permission to sit a single glamping pod within the garden ground of
their existing home ‘Fernlea’. The design, siting and layout for the proposed pod has been
confirmed acceptable in all respects by planning oƯicers, except for concerns over the existing
shared access regime serving the site. Those concerns are reflected in the single reason for
refusal detailed previously namely comments received from the Roads Engineer over the
existing access road.
The decision to refuse overstates the anticipated vehicular demands associated with the
development, pays insuƯicient regard to existing traƯic levels at the site, and ignores a
precedent case of direct relevance. This is the type of development that is commonly approved
by the Planning Authority without any concerns over increase in vehicular demand.
We would stress again, that the applicant’s house is a four-bedroom detached dwelling which
could be used for B&B purposes, and it is of no consequence whether B&B activity is active or
not (past and present) but merely the ability to do so.
The proposed pod would not generate a material intensification in traƯic as suggested. Mr and
Mrs Fielden being residents with young children in the area do not wish to be providing multiple
turnovers on a daily basis and as such propose the following condition as to allow vehicular
movements to be minimised. Planning condition wording could potentially read:
Condition - Notwithstanding the provisions of Class 9 of the Town and Country Planning
(Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997 as amended, the new glamping pod hereby
approved must only be made available for periods not less than a 3-day occupancy
Reason - In the interests of road safety, to ensure that vehicle numbers using the private
access do not increase beyond current levels.
Furthermore, Visitors using the pod shall be encouraged to use alternative means to access
Oban, such as walking and cycling, given the sites location and close proximity to core path
network.

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The Local Review Body is asked to support this Notice of Review and we would stress that a site
visit is undertaken to view the existing access road and ask any further questions you may have
regarding this Notice for Review. We hope that a positive outcome can be reached to enable a
small positive contribution towards the local tourist accommodation in a way that accords with
local and national planning policy and raises no unacceptable impacts.

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Appendix 2 - Planning Application Form

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Appendix 3 - Decision Notice (Refusal of planning application ref 23_01067_PP)

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Municipal Buildings Albany Street Oban PA34 4AW 
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997 (AS AMENDED)
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE)
(SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013 
REFUSAL OF PLANNING PERMISSION 
REFERENCE NUMBER: 23/01067/PP 
Mr Graham Fielden
Fernlea
Polvinister Road
Oban
Argyll and Bute
PA34 5TN 
I refer to your application dated 1st June 2023 for planning permission in respect of the following
development: 
Siting of accommodation pod for short term letting use
AT:
Garden Ground Of Fernlea Polvinister Road Oban Argyll And Bute 
Argyll and Bute Council in exercise of their powers under the above mentioned Act and
Regulations hereby refuse planning permission for the above development for the reasons(s)
contained in the attached appendix. 
Dated: 24 January 2024 
Fergus Murray
Head of Development and Economic Growth

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REASONS FOR REFUSAL RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER: 23/01067/PP 
1. The proposed development conflicts with NPF4 Policy 13, and Policies LDP 11 and SG LDP
TRAN 4 of the adopted 'Argyll and Bute Local Plan' 2015 and Policy 37 of emerging proposed
'Local Development Plan 2' as the proposed development would result in the intensification in
vehicular use of a sub-standard private road with no delineation between pedestrian or vehicular
use.   
The proposed development constitutes a material intensification of the use of an existing and
constrained access regime and would be capable of support only if compliance with various
highway safety concerns could be demonstrated through the submission, examination and
acceptance of competent detail.   
The land necessary for the upgrade of the existing private road, if achievable, does not form part of
the planning application site and is not within the acknowledged legal ownership/control of the
Applicant.

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NOTES TO APPLICANT (1) RELATIVE TO APPLICATION NUMBER 23/01067/PP 
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).

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APPENDIX TO DECISION REFUSAL NOTICE 
Appendix relative to application: 23/01067/PP 
A. 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. 
No (delete as appropriate) if yes, list amendments 
B.  Is the proposal a departure from the Development Plan: 
No 
If yes, state level of departure: 
No Departure 
C.  Summary justification statement for refusal of planning permission 
N/A

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June 2023
Utilities Statement in Support of a Planning Application for
Accommodation Pod 
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
1. Background Information
The applicant is Mr Graham Fielden whose current residence is Fernlea,
Polvinister Road, Oban.
The home located in the semi-rural on the outskirts of Oban and he hopes to be
able to offer a unique accommodation opportunity in a sustainable manner and
help satisfy local demand for this type of holiday accommodation to satisfy
demand from visitors to the area
2. Site Proposals - Foul Water
The existing dwelling known as Fearnlea on the application site has a connection
to the main Scottish water foul sewer in place already. The proposal for the pod
is to connect into the existing private dwelling system which is then in turn
connected to the public network. Therefore, a new connection is not required for
the new pod development as the building is considered ancillary to the main
dwelling.
3. Site Proposals - Surface Water
Surface water arising from the new pod will be taken to a gravel soakaway
around the new pod and will not require a connection to the public network. 
4. Site Proposals - Water Connection
The existing dwelling known as Fearnlea on the application site has a connection
to the mains Scottish Water mains water pipe in place already. The proposal for
the pod is to take a connection from the existing dwelling on the site and feed
the pod from the sites existing connection. Therefore, a new connection is not
required for the new pod development as the building is considered ancillary to
the main dwelling.
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Kerith
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100
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N
Detail
Scale
Job
No
Date
22823-WHAS-ZZ-XX-PL-A-00-0001-01
Planning Application
LOCATION
PLAN
1:1250
April 2023
Project
Client
Proposed Accommodation Pod at
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
Mr G
Fielden
Application site outlined in RED
Other land in ownership of the Applicant in BLUE
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LOUNGE
BED
SHW
SIDE ELEVATION
FLOOR
PLAN
ROOF PLAN
6000
3300
2540
FRONT ELEVATION
REAR
ELEVATION
0
5
Detail
Scale
Job
No
Date
22823-WHAS-ZZ-XX-PL-A-00-0003-01
Planning Application
PLANS
& ELEVATIONS
1:50
April 2023
Project
Client
Proposed Accommodation Pod at
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
Mr G
Fielden
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1.8m high timber slatted fence
1.8m
high timber slatted fence
Space for Hot Tub
Timber Decking
100mm stone chipped border
around pod with timber edging
POD
SITE LAYOUT
Compacted gravel path with timber edging
0
5
Detail
Scale
Job
No
Date
22823-WHAS-ZZ-XX-PL-A-00-0004-01
Planning Application
EXTERNAL SITE LAYOUT
1:50
May 2023
Project
Client
Proposed Accommodation Pod at
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
Mr G
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Statement in response to Consultee Response - Roads - 16/08/2023 in relation to Planning
Application for Accommodation Pod Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
In reference to consultee response your ref 23/01067/PP (Your contact James Jackson, Operational
Services), we would respond as follows:
The road referenced is a private un-adopted road that also falls with thin the core path network in
this area, we understand due to the un-adopted nature of the road the comments submitted by the
Roads department are advisory and we would seek to address them in the following ways;
“the private Road is narrow with poor geometry.” 
The private road is single track and measures 3.0m at its narrowest point and extends for a total
length of 118m as shown below in fig1. For the greater length of this distance the road is straight
with good sight lines
Figure 1: Illustration showing total length of Private Road
“Narrow verges provide limited step off areas for pedestrians” 
The vast majority of the road length has step of verges of greater than 1.0m in width.
The applicant will maintain the verges along its length in order that they do not become overgrown
and are accessible to those accessing the track.  This shall also be a benefit not only to visitors to the
development but also to users utilising the core path network.
The access road already forms part of the core path network in the area and regular users of the
path already use the current verges to step of the road when vehicles use this route.
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“the private road serves numerous houses”  
The total number of houses served by the private road is only five (Including the applicant’s
property)
The application proposal should not be considered, as it seems to be, as a new dwelling. The
proposed pod is ancillary to an existing dwelling which already uses the un-adopted access road.
The proposal would see no significant increase in traffic (as noted in the design statement) on this
section of road and is no different to any of the properties accessed by the un-adopted road
operating a B&B operation from their home or a home having 2 or 3 cars neither of which would be
subject to planning or roads department consultation and would have a more substantial impact
that that of the submitted proposal.
Operational Services already note that the road falls within a 20mph speed restriction area which is
to the benefit of the site access.
We would be grateful if the above statements can be taken into consideration in your determination
of the application and we would welcome the opportunity to provide further comment on a site visit
is desired.
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SupportingInformationinrelation to
Statement in response to Consultee
Response -Roads -16/08/2023 in
relation to Planning Application for
Accommodation Pod Fernlea,
PolvinisterRoad, Oban
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View
looking up the private access road in the direction
of Fernlea.
View
down the private access road in the direction of
PolvinisterRoad
Typical section of verge
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View
lookinguptheprivateroadinthedirectionof
Fernlea
Typical section of verge
Vehicle accessible width of verge
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Typical section of verge
View
looking in the direction of Fernlea
Vehicle accessible verge at on Private Road
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Typical section of verge
Typical section of verge 
(Looking up the private Road)
Typical section of verge
(Looking down the Private road)
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Design and Access Statement in Support of a Planning
Application for Accommodation Pod 
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban 
1. Background Information     
The applicant is Mr Graham Fielden whose current residence is Fernlea,
Polvinister Road, Oban.
The home located in the semi-rural on the outskirts of Oban and he hopes to be
able to offer a unique accommodation opportunity in a sustainable manner and
help satisfy local demand for this type of holiday accommodation to satisfy
demand from visitors to the area 
2. Site Appraisal 
The total application site extends to an area of approx. 0.1Ha. The property is
bounded on the south, west and east by other detached dwellings on Polvinister
Road to the north the site is bounded by rough grazing land.
The site is split over 2 generally level areas, the lower part of the site is where
the current residence is sited along with garden ground and parking areas, a
steep banking leads to another upper-level area which was is garden area.
Development would not involve a great deal of site preparation or earth moving
as the proposal seeks to work with the landscape. Disabled access would
possibly be difficult to achieve however ambulant disabled access would be
possible. 
The site is accessed from the existing Polvinster road and the small scale of the
development would have no overall impact on the use of the road as this
proposal is associated with an existing dwelling. 
Using Argyll & Bute Councils own data an average length of stay in the area is
between 4 to 6 days on average, taken over a maximum occupancy period of 48
weeks in any year then this would equate to approximately 69 vehicle
movements per year directly associated with the pod. 
Visitors to the pod would also be encouraged to walk around the area (it is as
quick to walk into the town centre from the site as it is to drive), promotion of
existing walking routes in the area would be visible to visitors to the pod. 
The access road to the site is single track and also serves the 3 other dwellings
in the immediate vicinity, the road is verged with grass verges of at least 1.0m
wide and would provide sufficient pedestrian separation along its line.
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The site slopes from north to south, access between the levels on site would be
by means of a new path working with the site contours with a mix of ramp and
steps. 
The proposed siting of the hut would have no overall impact on the existing
housing group. 
The buildings surrounding the site are of similar style and mostly single and two
storey detached dwellings. 
The new pod will be small scale and be mobile. The choice for external finishing
materials would reflect the existing situation to ensure that the hut would be
‘appropriate’ in its setting in order to accord with both Council Development Plan
Policies and Scottish Government Guidance. 
3.  Services 
A mains water supply is proposed and is available within the site boundary. 
An electricity supply is also available within the site boundaries.   
A public sewage system is available within the site boundaries.   
4. Policy Considerations 
The overall aims of this proposal are to ensure that the proposed pod
accommodation is carefully located, is worthy of its setting and is the result of an
imaginative, responsive and sensitive design process. The proposal will fulfil
these aims and in so doing will provide a sustainable development not out of
keeping in its surroundings. This sensitive approach is in accordance with the
aims of Scottish Government Guidance as expressed in Planning Advice Note 72
– Housing in the Countryside. 
The site is also covered by the National Planning Framework 4, the applicable
policies are stated in the table below 
Policy 30(b) –
Tourism
(a) Tourism is central to the proposal and the aims of the policy can be
identified in the following ways;
i. The proposal shall make a positive contribution to the local economy by
providing accommodation for visitors to the area and allow them to
enjoy the services offered in the local area. Argyll and Bute council
state “Tourism is an extremely important sector for Argyll and
Bute employing almost 25% of private sector jobs and 9% of
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our GVA compared to a 3% GVA average for Scotland3” Table
1 below also demonstrates the positive impact tourism makes to
the local economy
ii. The proposal fits in with similar tourism related activities in the general
locality.
iii. The provision of homes for local people would not be impacted by this
development as it does not take an existing home out of the
market.
iv. The applicant intends to provide an electric car charging point on the
site which will encourage more users of sustainable transport to
make use of the accommodation. Fernlea also benefits from an
existing 2.4kw solar PV installation which will enable the charging
point to be optimised for use that would not further incumber the
National Grid.
v. With the elevation of the site wheelchair access would be difficult
however careful planning of the access would allow ambulant
disabled users to make use of the accommodation. The applicant
has personal experience of family members with disabilities and
recognises and are supportive of the requirements of parents and
carers of those with additional needs to be able to feel welcome
and safe when taking a much-needed holiday.
vi. The buildings are formed from sustainable timber sources and
contribute to net zero targets. Heating will be from non-carbon-
based sources.
vii.The site is on the fringes of the natural environment and access to this
is encouraged by the applicants. The proposal also looks to work
around the natural environment on site and take advantage of
existing ecology and landscape.
The proposal is considered to comply with Policy 30(b).
Table 1.
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5. Site Photographs 
Proposed Pod Location 
View towards rear of pod site
Proposed site
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View from Front of proposed Pod site 
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Access Road & Existing Parking area with site above 
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Access route to pod level to be improved and reprofiled
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Fernlea
Sheridan
58.5m
r
POD
Parking
&
Turning
Area
Pod
parking
ex. mh
mh
mh
re
water connection
to
pod
taken from
existing
house
waste
water connection
from
pod
to
connect into
the
existing
house
system
new footpath and steps to access pod
new footpath and steps to access pod
new screen fence
new screen fence
waste
water connection
from
pod
to
connect into
the
existing
house
system
EV
charging
Point
APPLICATION
SITE
OUTLINED
IN
RED
=0.058Ha
new 1.8 - 2.0m high beech hedge
new
1.8
- 2.0m
high beech hedge
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
DRAINAGE
NOTES:
1.
Drainage: The
wastewater drainage
system
is to
be
constructed
and
installed
in accordance
with -
a.
for sanitary pipework, BS
EN
12056-2:200
above
ground
drainage
pipes to
be
in uPVC
sized
as follows-
Dn 110
to
WC
Dn 32
to
WHB
Dn 40
to
Bath & SHW
Dn 110
to
Soil Vent Pipe
(SVP)
All branch wastes to
be
trapped
and
SVP
to
have
accessible
rodding
point.
75mm
deep
trap
seal to
be
provided
to
the
washbasin.
WCs to
be
connected
separately to
the
SVP
and
should
not share
the
same
branch as other ware.
All pipe
diameters below
floor slab
to
be
Dn 110
b.
for a drainage
system
outside
the
building, BS
EN
752-3:1997
(amend
2), BS
752-4:1998
and
BS
EN
1610:1998
c.
for a sewer that is intended
for vesting
in the
water authority, "Sewers in
Scotland".
d.
for rainwater pipes and
gutters, BS
EN
12056-3:2000
2. Gradient of all undeerground
drains to
be
installed
at not less than 1
in 80
3. Min. 200mm
diameter radius bend
at foot of drainage
stacks
svp
denotes 100mm
dia. soil and
vent pipe
taken through roof
aav
denotes 100mm
dia. air admittance
valve
stub
denotes 100mm
dia. stub
stack
rwp
denotes rainwater pipe
position
re
denotes rodding
eye
mh
denotes manhole
ic
denotes inspection chamber
big
denotes back inlet gully
________
denotes underground
foul water drain
________
denotes underground
surface
water drain
Denotes min. 50mm
gravel on min.
150mm
well compacted
hardcore
base
Denotes site
boundary line.
Denotes new
grass seeded
topsoil
Denotes paving
slabs on blinding
and
compacted
hardcore
base
-
slabs laid
with crossfall away from
building
Legend:
N
Project
Client
Detail
Scale
Job
No
Date
22823-WHAS-ZZ-XX-PL-00-0002-02
Proposed
Accommodation Pod
at
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
Mr G
Fielden
Planning
Application
SITE
PLAN
1:200
April 2023
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x
ExisƟng View
from
approximate locaƟon of the front of the new
Pod
x
ExisƟng fence is in the region of 1.0m
high           
x
Proposed View
with screen hedge planted on line of exisƟng fence
x
Preserves private of the immediate neighbouring properƟes whilst maintaining the
longer view
from
site
x
Proposed hedging to be between 1.8m
and 2.0m
high
x
Hedging will also screen the pod from
the lower areas so when looking up from
the access road the pod will not be visible behind the hedge.
x
Improved biodiversity on site with hedging aƩracƟng new
species to site.   
ApplicaƟon for new
Pod at Fearnlea, Polvinster Road, Oban
Mr G Fielden
Screening Proposal
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Design and Access Statement in Support of a Planning
Application for Accommodation Pod 
Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban 
1. Background Information     
The applicant is Mr Graham Fielden whose current residence is Fernlea,
Polvinister Road, Oban.
The home located in the semi-rural on the outskirts of Oban and he hopes to be
able to offer a unique accommodation opportunity in a sustainable manner and
help satisfy local demand for this type of holiday accommodation to satisfy
demand from visitors to the area 
2. Site Appraisal 
The total application site extends to an area of approx. 0.1Ha. The property is
bounded on the south, west and east by other detached dwellings on Polvinister
Road to the north the site is bounded by rough grazing land.
The site is split over 2 generally level areas, the lower part of the site is where
the current residence is sited along with garden ground and parking areas, a
steep banking leads to another upper-level area which was is garden area.
Development would not involve a great deal of site preparation or earth moving
as the proposal seeks to work with the landscape. Disabled access would
possibly be difficult to achieve however ambulant disable access would be
possible. 
The site slopes from north to south, access between the levels on site would be
by means of a new path working with the site contours with a mix of ramp and
steps.
The proposed siting of the hut would have no overall impact on the existing
housing group. 
The buildings surrounding the site are of similar style and mostly single and two
storey detached dwellings. 
The new pod will be small scale and be mobile. The choice for external finishing
materials would reflect the existing situation to ensure that the hut would be
‘appropriate’ in its setting in order to accord with both Council Development Plan
Policies and Scottish Government Guidance. 
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3.  Services 
A mains water supply is proposed and is available within the site boundary. 
An electricity supply is also available within the site boundaries.   
A public sewage system is available within the site boundaries.   
4. Policy Considerations 
The overall aims of this proposal are to ensure that the proposed pod
accommodation is carefully located, is worthy of its setting and is the result of an
imaginative, responsive and sensitive design process. The proposal will fulfil
these aims and in so doing will provide a sustainable development not out of
keeping in its surroundings. This sensitive approach is in accordance with the
aims of Scottish Government Guidance as expressed in Planning Advice Note 72
– Housing in the Countryside. 
The site is also covered by the National Planning Framework 4, the applicable
policies are stated in the table below 
Policy 30(b) –
Tourism
(a) Tourism is central to the proposal and the aims of the policy can be
identified in the following ways;
i. The proposal shall make a positive contribution to the local economy by
providing accommodation for visitors to the area and allow them to
enjoy the services offered in the local area..
ii. The proposal fits in with similar tourism related activities in the general
locality.
iii. The provision of homes for local people would not be impacted by this
development as it does not take an existing home out of the
market.
iv. The applicant intends to provide an electric car charging point on the
site which will encourage more users sustainable transport to
make use of the accommodation.
v. With the elevation of the site wheelchair access would be difficult
however careful planning of the access would allow ambulant
disabled users to make use of the accommodation.
vi. The buildings are formed from sustainable timber sources and
contribute to net zero targets. Heating will be from non-carbon-
based sources.
vii.The site is on the fringes of the natural environment and access to this
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is encouraged by the applicants. The proposal also looks to work
around the natural environment on site and take advantage of
existing ecology and landscape.
The proposal is considered to comply with Policy 30(b).
5. Site Photographs 
Proposed Pod Location 
Proposed site
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View towards rear of pod site 
View from Front of proposed Pod site 
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Siting of accommodation pod for short term letting use 
Garden Ground of Fernlea Polvinister Road Oban Argyll and Bute
Ref. No: 23/01067/PP 
ManagementPlan

Theapplicantandthisapplicationrecognisetheimportanceofgoodneighbourrelationsandenvironmental
impactandassuch,themanagementplanstipulateshowthisshallbeachieved.

Thepodshallbeletsubjecttotermsandconditionswhichshallbeagreedatpointofbooking.Theseshall
alsobedisplayedatthepod.Itisalsoofnotethatthemaximumoccupancyoftwoadults.

Theseconditionsareshown:

x UseofPods:ThePodsshallbeusedasaholidayletonlyandfornootherpurpose.Only
membersofthebookingpartyshallbepermittedonthesite.Thirdpartyaccessisstrictly
prohibited.YoumustnotusetheAccommodation,orallowittobeused,foranydangerous,
offensive,noisy,illegalorimmoralactivities.Youmustnotcauseanynuisanceorannoyancetoany
neighboursoranyoneelseduringyourstay.
x Noise:Wedon’tallowanyamplifiedmusicorloudrevellingthatdisturbslocalresidents.Quiet
timeis10:00pmto9:00am.It’sveryimportanttousthatourneighboursareshownrespectandwe
allneedsleepfortomorrow’sadventures!Anyonecommittinganuisanceordisturbingthepeace
maybeaskedtoleaveimmediatelyandwithoutarefund.
x HotTub:Useofthehottubbefore9amandafter10pmisprohibited.
x RubbishandRecycling:Wearepassionateaboutrecyclingandwouldaskthatyoucomplyby
usingourrecyclingfacilitiesandusethecorrectbinsprovided.
x Transport:Weseektominimisevehicularmovementsandrequestthatconsiderationshouldbe
giventoothermodesoftransport.Thepodissituatedonthe“CorePathNetwork”andgivesdirect
accesstoObanTowncentre.Mapsarelocatedwithintheinformationpacks.
x Parking:Onlyonevehicleperbookingispermittedatthesite.
x Drones:Theflyingofdronesonthesiteisprohibited.
x Safety:Pleaseobservea10mphspeedlimitalongtheaccessroad.Theroadisregularlyusedby
pedestriansandresidents.
x Pets:Unfortunately,weareunabletoaccommodatepetsatthispod.
x Smoking:Thepodisastrictlynosmokingorvapingaccommodation.


Itisalsoofnotethere’sverylittlelightpollutioninArgyll,makingitoneofthebestplacesinScotlandto
watchthenightsky.Aclearnightcanrevealacanopyofstarsthatwilltakeyourbreathaway.Itcanbe
possibletospotsatellites,meteors,meteorshowers,cometsandevenmeteorites,oryoucansimplygaze
atthemoon.Fromacitycentrelocation,youmightseefewerthan100starswithournakedeyes.Undera
darkskywecanseeover1,000stars.YoumayevenbeluckyenoughtoseetheNorthernLights.

x Consideringtheabovethedevelopmentofthepodshallimplement:
x Lowlevelilluminationatallfootpaths.
x Noadditionallightingshallbeinstalledattheparkingareaasthisalreadybenefitsfromthelighting
installedatFernleawhichisaPIR(PassiveInfrared)sensoroperatedlight.
x Withintheentrancetothepodthelightingfixturewillbefullyshieldedandemitnolightabovethe
horizontalplane.
x Internaltothepod,blackoutblindsshallbeinstalled.


Argyll and Bute Council
REFUSED by the PLANNING AUTHORITY
Relative to Application No:
23/01067/PP
Fergus Murray
Head of Development and Economic Growth
24 January 2024

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Appendix 4 - Roads Comments (16.07.23)

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Appendix 5 - Supporting Information on Roads Consultation

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Statement in response to Consultee Response -Roads -16/08/2023 in relation to Planning
Application for Accommodation Pod Fernlea, Polvinister Road, Oban
In reference to consultee response your ref 23/01067/PP (Your contact James Jackson, Operational
Services), we would respond as follows:
The road referenced is a private un-adopted road that also falls with thin the core path network in
this area, we understand due to the un-adopted nature of the road the comments submitted by the
Roads department are advisory and we would seek to address them in the following ways;
“the private Road is narrow with poor geometry.” 
The private road is single track and measures 3.0m at its narrowest point and extends for a total
length of 118m as shown below in fig1. For the greater length of this distance the road is straight
with good sight lines
Figure 1: Illustration showing total length of Private Road
“Narrow verges provide limited step off areas for pedestrians” 
The vast majority of the road length has step of verges of greater than 1.0m in width.
The applicant will maintain the verges along its length in order that they do not become overgrown
and are accessible to those accessing the track.  This shall also be a benefit not only to visitors to the
development but also to users utilising the core path network.
The access road already forms part of the core path network in the area and regular users of the
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“the private road serves numerous houses”  
The total number of houses served by the private road is only five (Including the applicant’s
property)
The application proposal should not be considered, as it seems to be, as a new dwelling. The
proposed pod is ancillary to an existing dwelling which already uses the un-adopted access road.
The proposal would see no significant increase in traffic (as noted in the design statement) on this
section of road and is no different to any of the properties accessed by the un-adopted road
operating a B&B operation from their home or a home having 2 or 3 cars neither of which would be
subject to planning or roads department consultation and would have a more substantial impact
that that of the submitted proposal.
Operational Services already note that the road falls within a 20mph speed restriction area which is
to the benefit of the site access.
We would be grateful if the above statements can be taken into consideration in your determination
of the application and we would welcome the opportunity to provide further comment on a site visit
is desired.

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SupportingInformationinrelation to
Statement in response to Consultee
Response -Roads -16/08/2023 in
relation to Planning Application for
Accommodation Pod Fernlea,
PolvinisterRoad, Oban
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View
looking up the private access road in the direction
of Fernlea.
View
down the private access road in the direction of
PolvinisterRoad
Typical section of verge

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View
lookinguptheprivateroadinthedirectionof
Fernlea
Typical section of verge
Vehicle accessible width of verge

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Typical section of verge
View
looking in the direction of Fernlea
Vehicle accessible verge at on Private Road

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Typical section of verge
Typical section of verge 
(Looking up the private Road)
Typical section of verge
(Looking down the Private road)

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Appendix 6 - Risk Assessment

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Internal Use
Appendix 6 -Risk assessment
Assessment carried out by: Graham
Fielden
Date assessment was carried out: 05/10/2023
Activity
Hazard
Risk
Persons in
Danger
Risk
Rating
Control Measures
Risk left
on site
Additional Comments
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
Road has a mandatory
20mph speed limit
Low
W
hilst the road has a 20-mph(which is a
benefit) speed limit in reality 20mph is
difficult to achieve
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
Step off verges to be
maintainedas per verge
management plan
Low
To ensure pedestrian vehicular separation
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
Visitors to be pre informed of
speed limit on road
Low
This to be informed via pre booking
information.  Any breach of this condition of
contract could result in the guests booking
being terminated
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
Visitors to be informed of
speed limit on roadwithin
welcome pack
Low
Aim
of good communication
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
Visitors to be informed of
walking paths to town centre
once arrived at the property
and encouraged to use as an
alternative to driving
Low
Limited parking within town to supplement
this aim
W
alking up
private lane
on core path
network
Live traffic
&
other
road users
Struck
by
pedestrians
Med
A
condition of booking to be
that only one vehicle per
booking will be allowed at the
property
Low
Aim
is to reduce the overall number of
vehicular movements

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Appendix 7 - Local Review Body decision letter on planning application 22_01001_PP
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Appendix 8 - Local Review Body decision letter on planning application 20_01542_PP
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